Establish federal standards to reduce space debris and improve the long term sustainability of Earth orbit.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with ORBITS Act of 2025?
The ORBITS Act of 2025, known as S. 1898, moved to the Senate Legislative Calendar on June 17, 2026. The full Senate must now vote on the bill, but the primary constraint is the limited time available for floor debates. While reaching the calendar is a significant step that most bills do not achieve, Senate leadership determines which items receive a final vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by ORBITS Act of 2025 (S. 1898 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 447 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 447 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
John Hickenlooper (D-CO)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.