Bill would create 15-member panel to advise on commercial space industry
Passed one chamberS. 434Latest action
Sponsor: Gary C. Peters · Senator · MI
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Official title: Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act
119th Congress
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S 434 would create a 15-member committee to advise the government on commercial space industry issues.
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What does this do?
S 434 would establish the Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee under the Commerce Department's Office of Space Commerce. The Secretary of Commerce would appoint 15 members within 180 days, each serving four-year terms, to study issues like export controls, radio frequency access, and contamination prevention on the Moon and Earth. The committee would report findings to the Secretary and Congress and automatically end after 10 years unless renewed.
Who does it affect?
This affects the commercial space industry, including companies building or operating satellites and spacecraft, and the federal government's oversight role. Members must have real commercial space industry experience and generally cannot be current federal employees.
Why does it matter?
The committee's recommendations could shape future space policy, regulations, and industry rules, indirectly affecting Americans through downstream effects on business growth and government oversight in the space sector.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- HouseYou are here · Aug 10, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.