2019 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle V - Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities
Chapter 501 - Space Commerce
Subchapter II - Promotion of Commercial Space Opportunities
Sec. 50112 - Promotion of United States Global Positioning System standards

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 50112 (2019)
Section Name §50112. Promotion of United States Global Positioning System standards
Section Text

In order to support and sustain the Global Positioning System in a manner that will most effectively contribute to the national security, public safety, scientific, and economic interests of the United States, Congress encourages the President to—

(1) ensure the operation of the Global Positioning System on a continuous worldwide basis free of direct user fees;

(2) enter into international agreements that promote cooperation with foreign governments and international organizations to—

(A) establish the Global Positioning System and its augmentations as an acceptable international standard; and

(B) eliminate any foreign barriers to applications of the Global Positioning System worldwide; and


(3) provide clear direction and adequate resources to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information so that on an international basis the Assistant Secretary can—

(A) achieve and sustain efficient management of the electromagnetic spectrum used by the Global Positioning System; and

(B) protect that spectrum from disruption and interference.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3397.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
50112 42 U.S.C. 14712(b). Pub. L. 105–303, title I, §104(b), Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2852.
FINDING

Pub. L. 105–303, title I, §104(a), Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2852, provided that: "The Congress finds that the Global Positioning System, including satellites, signal equipment, ground stations, data links, and associated command and control facilities, has become an essential element in civil, scientific, and military space development because of the emergence of a United States commercial industry which provides Global Positioning System equipment and related services."

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Subtitle V - Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities
CHAPTER 501 - SPACE COMMERCE
SUBCHAPTER II - PROMOTION OF COMMERCIAL SPACE OPPORTUNITIES
Sec. 50112 - Promotion of United States Global Positioning System standards
Contains section 50112
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 112 Stat. 2852
124 Stat. 3397
Public Law References Public Law 105-303, Public Law 111-314
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