Space Infrastructure Act

Hozzl · 2024-01-03T08:15:17Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5017 Space Infrastructure Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/3/2024, 8:15 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5017

Space Infrastructure Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate space systems, services, and technology as a critical infrastructure sector. Under current law, critical infrastructure means systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination of those matters.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5017

Bill HR 5017 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill HR 5017 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 27, 2023. Bill HR 5017's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of July 27, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5017

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5017

Space Infrastructure Act

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue guidance with respect to space systems, services, and technology as critical infrastructure, and for other purposes.