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Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act

10/25/2025, 6:26 PM

Summary of Bill S 434

Bill 119 s 434, also known as the Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to create a new advisory committee called the Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee. This committee would be responsible for providing advice and recommendations to the government on matters related to commercial space activities.

The bill outlines the composition of the committee, which would consist of members appointed by the President, with expertise in various areas such as commercial space transportation, space tourism, and space resource utilization. The committee would also include representatives from relevant government agencies, such as NASA and the Department of Defense.

The Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee would be tasked with advising the government on issues such as promoting the commercial space industry, ensuring the safety and sustainability of commercial space activities, and fostering international cooperation in space exploration. The committee would also be responsible for submitting annual reports to Congress on its activities and recommendations. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 434 is to enhance the government's understanding of and support for the growing commercial space industry. By establishing the Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee, the bill aims to ensure that the United States remains a leader in space exploration and innovation.

Congressional Summary of S 434

Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act

This bill requires the Office of Space Commerce to establish a Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee to provide information and recommendations on nongovernmental space activities and promoting a robust and innovative commercial space sector. 

Among other duties, the committee is directed to identify challenges to the U.S. commercial space sector and to review best practices for commercial space entities with respect to avoiding harmful contamination of the Moon and other celestial bodies and adverse impacts to the Earth’s environment from extraterrestrial matter. 

The committee must be comprised of representatives from varying fields with significant experience in the commercial space industry. The committee must terminate ten years after it is established. 

Current Status of Bill S 434

Bill S 434 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill S 434 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 5, 2025.  Bill S 434's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 198. as of October 21, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 434

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 434

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 434

A bill to establish the Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee, and for other purposes.
A bill to establish the Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Jream Knowles

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9 months ago

I can't believe this bill is trying to mess with my space activities! It's ridiculous how they think they can just control everything. I won't stand for it!