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ORBITS Act of 2025

Introduced
May 22, 2025
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Regulates orbital traffic in space by establishing new rules for satellite operations. Funds research and development of space traffic management systems.

Sponsored By

John W. Hickenlooper
Democrat · Colorado · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. May 22, 2025
  4. Jun 18, 2026You Are Here

    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

Affects satellite operators and the space industry by requiring them to comply with new regulations and standards for safe orbital operations. Impacts the US government agencies responsible for space traffic management, such as the Federal Aviation Administration and NASA.

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
4backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 67%

Documents

1

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

Cosponsors (3)

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicTech & Platforms
CommitteeSenate Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMay 22, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 440.
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.