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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.
2/11/2025, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1154
The guidance outlined in the bill will help to establish a framework for identifying and protecting critical space infrastructure, as well as coordinating efforts between government agencies and private sector entities. This will help to prevent potential threats to our space systems, such as cyber attacks or physical damage.
In addition to addressing the security of space systems, the bill also aims to promote innovation and growth in the space industry. By designating space technology as critical infrastructure, the government can provide support and resources to help develop and expand this important sector of the economy. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1154 seeks to enhance the security and resilience of our space systems, while also fostering growth and innovation in the space industry. It represents a bipartisan effort to address the unique challenges and opportunities presented by space technology in the 21st century.
Congressional Summary of HR 1154
Space Infrastructure Act
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 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.
DHS must issue guidance with respect to the designation, in which it must define the scope of the sector and name a federal agency to serve as the federal interface for the prioritization and coordination of activities specific to the sector, among other duties.
The bill also adds the space systems, services, and technology sector to a list of critical infrastructure sectors that DHS must consider in allocating certain national security grants.
