What is the current status of HR 5174?

HR 5174 is currently: Passed House.

Who sponsored HR 5174?

HR 5174 was sponsored by Jasmine Crockett (D), Rep.

Updates U.S. Space Law and Regulations

IntroducedSeptember 8, 2025

Passed House6 days ago

Intro

House

Senate

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Sitting in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

Science, Technology, CommunicationsCongressional operations and organizationSpace flight and explorationSpacecraft and satellites

Why This Matters

This bill revises and updates the laws related to space activities in the United States, ensuring they are clear and current.

If you work in the space industry, this bill updates regulations that could impact your projects and funding.

Who this affects

NASA officials · Space industry professionals

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill reorganizes and updates the language in Title 51 of the United States Code to clarify existing laws related to space activities.
2It changes the chapter headings and sections to improve clarity, including renaming chapters related to funding and aeronautics.
3The bill requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to report annually on program costs and corrective actions.

Read the detailed summary

This bill restates current law concerning specified U.S. space programs and related activities. Those provisions are consolidated into title 51 of the United States Code (National and Commercial Space Programs).

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Updates U.S. Space Law and Regulations

IntroducedSeptember 8, 2025

Passed House6 days ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Sitting in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

Science, Technology, CommunicationsCongressional operations and organizationSpace flight and explorationSpacecraft and satellites

Why This Matters

This bill revises and updates the laws related to space activities in the United States, ensuring they are clear and current.

If you work in the space industry, this bill updates regulations that could impact your projects and funding.

Who this affects

NASA officials · Space industry professionals

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill reorganizes and updates the language in Title 51 of the United States Code to clarify existing laws related to space activities.
2It changes the chapter headings and sections to improve clarity, including renaming chapters related to funding and aeronautics.
3The bill requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to report annually on program costs and corrective actions.

Read the detailed summary

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