In subsection (a)(1), before clause (A), the word “particular” is omitted as surplus. In clause (B), the words “the level that is” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (b)(1), the words “civil action” are substituted for “suit” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code and rule 2 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (28 App. U.S.C.).

In subsection (b)(2), the words “the Government must be given an opportunity” are substituted for “by the United States, at its election” for clarity.

In subsection (c), the words “just and” and “judgment” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (d), the word “particular” is omitted as surplus.

In subsection (d)(2), before clause (A), the words “or plans” are omitted because of 1:1.

In subsection (e)(1), before clause (A), the text of 49 App.:2615(b)(4)(D)(i) is omitted as surplus. In clause (A), the word “only” is omitted as surplus. The word “Congress” is substituted for “the first blank space therein being filled with the name of the resolving House” to correct an error in the law.

In subsection (e)(3), the words “once introduced with respect to a compensation plan” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (e)(4)(A), the word “either” is omitted as surplus.

In subsection (f), the word “only” is omitted as surplus.

This amends 49:70113(e)(6)(D) to correct an error in the codification enacted by section 1 of the Act of July 5, 1994 (Public Law 103–272, 108 Stat. 1340).

2015—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 114–90, § 103(a)(2)(A), in introductory provisions, substituted “a person described in paragraph (3)(A)” for “a licensee or transferee under this chapter, a contractor, subcontractor, or customer of the licensee or transferee, or a contractor or subcontractor of a customer, but not against a space flight participant,”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 114–90, § 103(a)(2)(B), added par. (3).

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 114–90, § 102(d), substituted “September 30, 2025” for “December 31, 2016”.

2014—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 113–76 substituted “December 31, 2016” for “December 31, 2013”.

2013—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 112–273 substituted “December 31, 2013” for “December 31, 2012”.

2010—Pub. L. 111–314, § 4(d)(2), (3)(O), successively renumbered section 70113 of title 49 and section 70113 of this title as this section.

Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 111–314, § 4(d)(5)(Q), substituted “section 50914(a)(1)(A)” for “section 70112(a)(1)(A)”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 111–314, § 4(d)(5)(R), substituted “section 50914(a)(1)(A)” for “section 70112(a)(1)(A)” and “section 50914(a)(1)” for “section 70112(a)(1)”.

2009—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 111–125 substituted “December 31, 2012.” for “December 31, 2009.”

2004—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 108–492, § 2(c)(22), inserted “but not against a space flight participant,” after “subcontractor of a customer,”.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 108–492, § 2(c)(23), inserted at end “This section does not apply to permits.”

Pub. L. 108–428 substituted “December 31, 2009” for “December 31, 2004”.

2000—Subsec. (e)(1)(A). Pub. L. 106–405, § 6(a), substituted “20__” for “19__”.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 106–405, § 5(b), substituted “December 31, 2004” for “December 31, 2001”.

Pub. L. 106–377 substituted “December 31, 2001” for “December 31, 2000”.

1999—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 106–74 substituted “December 31, 2000” for “December 31, 1999”.

1998—Subsecs. (a)(1), (d)(1), (2). Pub. L. 105–303 inserted “or reentry” after “one launch”.

1996—Subsec. (e)(6)(D). Pub. L. 104–287 substituted “related to a resolution” for “related to resolution”.

Pub. L. 106–405, § 6(b), Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1752, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] takes effect on January 1, 2000.”