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Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act

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Overview

This bill establishes the Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary of Commerce on the U.S. commercial space sector. The committee will identify challenges faced by the sector, such as international obligations, export controls, and potential contamination of celestial bodies. It will also review best practices for avoiding environmental impacts and provide recommendations to Congress and the Secretary to promote a robust and innovative commercial space industry.

Key provisions

The Secretary of Commerce will establish a 15-member advisory committee.
Committee members will have expertise in space policy, engineering, science, law, and finance.
The committee will advise on nongovernmental space activities and promote the commercial space sector.
The committee will identify challenges to the sector, including international obligations and export controls.
The committee will review best practices for preventing contamination of celestial bodies and environmental impacts.
The committee will advise on access to radio frequency spectrum.
The committee will terminate 10 years after its establishment.

Who is affected

The Department of Commerce
The Commercial Space Industry
United States Entities
Space Exploration Companies
Congress

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Legislative history

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Feb 5, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Jun 25, 2025Senate

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Oct 21, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 198.

Oct 21, 2025Senate

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-87.

Oct 21, 2025

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-87.

Aug 6, 2026Senate

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4493-4494)

Aug 6, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4493-4494)

Aug 6, 2026Senate

The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

Aug 6, 2026Senate

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4493-4494)

Aug 10, 2026House

Held at the desk.

Aug 10, 2026House

Received in the House.

Aug 10, 2026Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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8/6/2026SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4493-4494)
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8/6/2026Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4493-4494)
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Passage without roll call

Aug 6, 2026SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4493-4494)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Aug 6, 2026Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4493-4494)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act

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