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To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.

9/15/2026, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5174

H.R. 5174 of the 119th Congress, titled "To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code," was introduced on September 8, 2025. This bill aims to update and revise title 51 of the United States Code to ensure its current relevance, as well as to make technical amendments to enhance the overall quality of the U.S. Code. The specific details of the revisions and amendments are not provided in the context.

Congressional Summary of HR 5174

This bill restates current law concerning specified U.S. space programs and related activities. Those provisions are consolidated into title 51 of the United States Code (National and Commercial Space Programs).

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Current Status of Bill HR 5174

Bill HR 5174 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 14, 2026. Bill HR 5174 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 8, 2025.  Bill HR 5174's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 14, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5174

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5174

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Astronomy
- Biological and life sciences
- Computer security and identity theft
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional operations and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Earth sciences
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Employment and training programs
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- International scientific cooperation
- Public-private cooperation
- Research administration and funding
- Scientific communication
- Space flight and exploration
- Spacecraft and satellites
- Technology assessment
- Technology transfer and commercialization

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5174

To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.
To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.

Comments

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Clayton Booth

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1 year ago

I can't believe they're messing with this bill again! It's like they can never get it right the first time. I just hope these revisions actually make a difference and don't end up causing more problems. It's frustrating to see our lawmakers constantly tinkering with things that should have been sorted out ages ago.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5174

Jasmine Crockett
Jasmine Crockett
TexasDemocrat

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