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Secure Space Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2458| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Brett Guthrie (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, establishing new prohibitions on satellite communications licensing. It prevents the Federal Communications Commission from granting licenses or United States market access for geostationary or nongeostationary orbit satellite systems, or authorizations for earth stations, if such control would be held by entities that produce or provide covered communications equipment or services , or their affiliates. The bill defines various types of earth stations, including individually licensed earth stations , blanket-licensed earth stations , and gateway stations , all of which fall under these new restrictions. These prohibitions apply to any license, market access, or authorization granted on or after the bill's enactment date, aiming to bolster national security by preventing certain entities from controlling critical space-based communication infrastructure. The Federal Communications Commission is mandated to issue comprehensive rules to implement these provisions within one year of the Act's enactment.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9464
Secure Space Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-675
Secure Space Act of 2023
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 1.
Apr 24, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 42.
Apr 24, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-65.
Apr 28, 2025
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1652-1653: 1)
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1652-1653)
Apr 28, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2458.
Apr 28, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1652)
Apr 28, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1652)
Apr 28, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 29, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1962
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9464
    Secure Space Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-675
    Secure Space Act of 2023


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 8, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 8, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 1.


  • April 24, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 42.


  • April 24, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-65.


  • April 28, 2025
    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1652-1653: 1)


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1652-1653)


  • April 28, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2458.


  • April 28, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1652)


  • April 28, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1652)


  • April 28, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 29, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1962
    Introduced in Senate

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 119-1962: Secure Space Act of 2025
  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsSpacecraft and satellitesTelephone and wireless communication

Secure Space Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2458| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
This legislation amends the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, establishing new prohibitions on satellite communications licensing. It prevents the Federal Communications Commission from granting licenses or United States market access for geostationary or nongeostationary orbit satellite systems, or authorizations for earth stations, if such control would be held by entities that produce or provide covered communications equipment or services , or their affiliates. The bill defines various types of earth stations, including individually licensed earth stations , blanket-licensed earth stations , and gateway stations , all of which fall under these new restrictions. These prohibitions apply to any license, market access, or authorization granted on or after the bill's enactment date, aiming to bolster national security by preventing certain entities from controlling critical space-based communication infrastructure. The Federal Communications Commission is mandated to issue comprehensive rules to implement these provisions within one year of the Act's enactment.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9464
Secure Space Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-675
Secure Space Act of 2023
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 1.
Apr 24, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 42.
Apr 24, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-65.
Apr 28, 2025
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1652-1653: 1)
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1652-1653)
Apr 28, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2458.
Apr 28, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1652)
Apr 28, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1652)
Apr 28, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 29, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1962
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9464
    Secure Space Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-675
    Secure Space Act of 2023


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 8, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 8, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 1.


  • April 24, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 42.


  • April 24, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-65.


  • April 28, 2025
    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1652-1653: 1)


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1652-1653)


  • April 28, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2458.


  • April 28, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1652)


  • April 28, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1652)


  • April 28, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 29, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1962
    Introduced in Senate
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Brett Guthrie (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 119-1962: Secure Space Act of 2025
  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsSpacecraft and satellitesTelephone and wireless communication