Secure Space Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Secure Space Act of 2025, restricts the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from granting satellite licenses or market access to foreign entities that produce or provide communications equipment or services deemed to pose a risk to U.S. national security. Specifically, it prohibits licenses for satellite systems and earth stations if controlled by such entities or their affiliates, aligning with the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019. The FCC maintains a list of ‘covered’ equipment and services, including those from companies like Huawei and ZTE.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the FCC from granting satellite licenses or market access to specified foreign entities.
- Specifically targets entities producing or providing ‘covered’ communications equipment or services.
- Includes affiliates of those entities within the scope of the restriction.
- Defines key terms such as ‘blanket-licensed earth station,’ ‘individually licensed earth station,’ and ‘gateway station.’
- Requires the FCC to issue implementing rules within one year of the bill’s enactment.
- Applies the restrictions to licenses granted on or after the bill’s enactment date.
- References the ‘Covered List’ of communications equipment and services maintained by the FCC.
Who is affected
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Foreign entities producing or providing communications equipment and services
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