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LAUNCH Act

6/24/2025, 1:36 PM

Summary of Bill S 1961

This bill, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to streamline regulations concerning commercial space launch, reentry requirements, and licensing of private remote sensing space systems. The bill likely includes provisions to simplify the application process for these regulations and enhance the efficiency of oversight related to private space activities.

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Current Status of Bill S 1961

Bill S 1961 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2025. Bill S 1961 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 5, 2025.  Bill S 1961's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1961

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1961

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1961

A bill to streamline the application of regulations relating to commercial space launch and reentry requirements and licensing of private remote sensing space systems, and for other purposes.
A bill to streamline the application of regulations relating to commercial space launch and reentry requirements and licensing of private remote sensing space systems, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1961

John Cornyn
John Cornyn
TexasRepublican
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
FloridaRepublican
Ben Ray Lujan
Ben Ray Lujan
New MexicoDemocrat
Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly
ArizonaDemocrat
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Ashley Moody
FloridaIndependent

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