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Secure Space Act of 2025

7/1/2025, 11:06 AM

Summary of Bill S 1962

This bill, numbered S. 1962 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 by prohibiting the Federal Communications Commission from granting licenses or market access for specific satellite systems or earth station authorizations if controlled by entities producing covered communications equipment or services. The bill seeks to address national security concerns related to telecommunications infrastructure.

Current Status of Bill S 1962

Bill S 1962 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2025. Bill S 1962 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 5, 2025.  Bill S 1962'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 1962

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1962

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1962

Secure Space Act of 2025
Secure Space Act of 2025
A bill to amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from granting a license or United States market access for a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system, or an authorization to use an individually licensed earth station or a blanket-licensed earth station, if the license, grant of market access, or authorization would be held or controlled by an entity that produces or provides any covered communications equipment or service or an affiliate of such an entity, and for other purposes.

Comments

Winona Nelson profile image

Winona Nelson

516

5 months ago

I think this bill is gr8! It will help protect our space assets and keep us safe from threats. I'm glad they r taking action to secure our space. How do u think this will impact our future in space exploration?

Noelle Long profile image

Noelle Long

499

5 months ago

This bill is so confusing. Did you know it includes a provision for space tourism?

Kennedy Boyle profile image

Kennedy Boyle

424

5 months ago

This bill gonna mess up my GPS, can't even find my way to bingo night.