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Secure Space Act of 2026
Stage
In other chamber
Latest action
Held at the desk.
September 24, 2026
Summary
Secure Space Act of 2025 This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from granting satellite licenses or earth station authorizations, including U.S.
Committees
- PrimaryCommerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
CRS subjects
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrations
Action history
- June 5, 2025Introduced in Senate
- June 5, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- April 14, 2026Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- September 14, 2026Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 119-138.
- September 14, 2026Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 119-138.
- September 14, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 557.
- September 23, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4956; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4956)
- September 23, 2026Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4956; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4956)
- September 24, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- September 24, 2026Received in the House.
- September 24, 2026Held at the desk.
Cosponsors (1)
Text versions
- Introduced in SenateJune 5, 2025
- Reported to SenateSeptember 14, 2026
- Engrossed in SenateSeptember 23, 2026
Related bills
- H.R. 2458relatedSecure Space Act of 2025