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BillHR 5447 · 119

SPACEPORT Act

Introduced
Sep 17, 2025
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Sep 17, 2025

Bill Summary

Establishes regulations for spaceports, which are locations where spacecraft can take off and land. Funds the development of infrastructure to support these spaceports.

Sponsored By

Dale W. Strong
Republican · Alabama · House

Bill Journey

  1. Sep 17, 2025
  3. Sep 17, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects companies and organizations involved in the space industry, as well as people living near proposed spaceport locations, by providing a regulatory framework and potential economic opportunities. It also impacts the Federal Aviation Administration, which would be responsible for overseeing and licensing these spaceports.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
3backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 50%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicTech & Platforms
CommitteeCommittee on Science
IntroducedSep 17, 2025
Last UpdatedSep 17, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Subjects
  • Tech

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.