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Secure Space Act of 2025

Satellite Security: Restricting High-Risk Companies

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The Secure Space Act of 2025 has been approved by the Senate committee and is now ready for further consideration by the full Senate. It is actively moving through the legislative process. There are no specific upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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This bill has bipartisan support from key committee members and addresses a popular national security concern. However, many bills struggle to get floor time in a busy Senate schedule.

Key Points

This bill stops the Federal Communications Commission from giving licenses or market access to satellite companies that are considered security risks. It targets companies that make or sell communications equipment already banned by the government because of spying or safety concerns.
The rule applies to both large satellites that stay in one spot and newer networks of smaller satellites that move around the Earth. It also covers the ground stations that send and receive signals from these satellites.
Companies are affected if they are owned or controlled by a high-risk entity. The bill defines control as owning 10 percent or more of the company. This prevents banned companies from using partner businesses to get around U.S. security laws.
The goal is to protect the U.S. communications network from foreign interference. By keeping high-risk technology out of space systems, the bill aims to keep data and national secrets safer from potential hacking or surveillance.

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Milestones

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Apr 14, 2026Senate

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jun 5, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jun 5, 2025

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Secure Space Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 1962

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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