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Summary of Bill HR 8851
H.R. 8851, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 15, 2026, aims to amend title 51 of the United States Code to instruct the Secretary of Transportation to create an electronic processing portal for licenses and other approvals connected to commercial space launch activities.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8851
Bill HR 8851 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2026. Bill HR 8851 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2026. Bill HR 8851's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of May 15, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8851
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8851
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8851
To amend title 51, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an electronic processing portal for licenses and other approvals related to commercial space launch activities, and for other purposes.
To amend title 51, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an electronic processing portal for licenses and other approvals related to commercial space launch activities, and for other purposes.
Comments

Ruth O'Neill
844
18 days ago
I'm thrilled about the new electronic processing portal for commercial space launch activities! This will make it so much easier to get licenses and approvals. Who else will benefit from this bill?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8851
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