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Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3404| Senate 
| Updated: 12/9/2025
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to bolster the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems by requiring a multi-faceted approach involving federal agencies and private sector collaboration. It mandates the Comptroller General to conduct a comprehensive study and report to Congress within two years on the Federal Government's actions to support commercial satellite system cybersecurity, including their integration with critical infrastructure and the effectiveness of existing efforts. A key provision directs the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the FCC and CISA, to establish and maintain a publicly available online commercial satellite system cybersecurity clearinghouse within 180 days. This clearinghouse will provide resources, voluntary recommendations, and materials specifically tailored for entities developing, operating, or maintaining these systems, including small businesses. The Secretary of Commerce will also consolidate voluntary cybersecurity recommendations covering areas such as risk-based engineering , protection against various threats like jamming and spoofing, and managing supply chain risks and vulnerabilities from foreign ownership or infrastructure. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of Commerce, jointly with the National Space Council and the Office of the National Cyber Director, to submit a strategy within 120 days outlining Federal agency roles and responsibilities for improving commercial satellite system cybersecurity. The Department of Commerce will also report periodically to Congress on the implementation of these provisions, including partnerships with the private sector and consultations with non-federal entities. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not designate commercial satellite systems as a critical infrastructure sector nor alter existing agency authorities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3511
Satellite Cybersecurity Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1425
Satellite Cybersecurity Act
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3511
    Satellite Cybersecurity Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1425
    Satellite Cybersecurity Act


  • December 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3404| Senate 
| Updated: 12/9/2025
This legislation aims to bolster the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems by requiring a multi-faceted approach involving federal agencies and private sector collaboration. It mandates the Comptroller General to conduct a comprehensive study and report to Congress within two years on the Federal Government's actions to support commercial satellite system cybersecurity, including their integration with critical infrastructure and the effectiveness of existing efforts. A key provision directs the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the FCC and CISA, to establish and maintain a publicly available online commercial satellite system cybersecurity clearinghouse within 180 days. This clearinghouse will provide resources, voluntary recommendations, and materials specifically tailored for entities developing, operating, or maintaining these systems, including small businesses. The Secretary of Commerce will also consolidate voluntary cybersecurity recommendations covering areas such as risk-based engineering , protection against various threats like jamming and spoofing, and managing supply chain risks and vulnerabilities from foreign ownership or infrastructure. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of Commerce, jointly with the National Space Council and the Office of the National Cyber Director, to submit a strategy within 120 days outlining Federal agency roles and responsibilities for improving commercial satellite system cybersecurity. The Department of Commerce will also report periodically to Congress on the implementation of these provisions, including partnerships with the private sector and consultations with non-federal entities. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not designate commercial satellite systems as a critical infrastructure sector nor alter existing agency authorities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3511
Satellite Cybersecurity Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1425
Satellite Cybersecurity Act
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3511
    Satellite Cybersecurity Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1425
    Satellite Cybersecurity Act


  • December 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted