Satellite Security: New Licensing Bans
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This bill passed the House and addresses national security concerns that usually have support from both parties in the Senate.
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Satellite and earth station companies that use equipment or services flagged as security risks, or that are affiliated with such providers, would be barred from getting FCC licenses or U.S. market access. Most flagged suppliers are large foreign firms, but any smaller U.S. satellite startup that relies on their components or is affiliated with them could also lose eligibility for licenses.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1652)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1652)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2458.
The Senate Commerce committee advanced the Secure Space Act, which would restrict the FCC from granting licenses to companies deemed national security risks. The bill aims to protect American satellite infrastructure from foreign adversaries like China and Russia.
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the Secure Space Act (S-1962), which would bar the FCC from granting satellite licenses to any entity identified as a national security risk under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act.
The House is set to take up the Secure Space Act, a bipartisan bill that would prohibit the FCC from granting satellite or earth-station licenses to 'covered entities' identified as security threats, primarily targeting Chinese telecommunications companies.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Secure Space Act of 2025
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