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Secure Space Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-675| House 
| Updated: 4/25/2023
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Secure Space Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from granting licenses or access to U.S. markets for geostationary or non-geostationary orbit satellite systems or authorizations for related earth-based stations that communicate with those systems to certain producers or providers of communications equipment or services. Specifically, the FCC may not grant a license, market access, or authorization to an entity that produces or provides equipment or a service that the FCC determines poses an unacceptable risk to national security or the security and safety of U.S. persons (e.g., Huawei Technologies Company and China Mobile International USA Inc.). Geostationary satellite systems include satellites that stay in the same position relative to points on the Earth's surface. Non-geostationary satellite systems are comprised of satellites that do not maintain a stationary position but rather move in relation to the Earth's surface. Both types of systems may be used to provide broadband and other telecommunications services.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9464
Secure Space Act of 2022
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 31, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 8, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 0 .
Mar 8, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 23, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
Mar 24, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 25, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 27.
Apr 25, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-41.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9464
    Secure Space Act of 2022


  • January 31, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 31, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 8, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 0 .


  • March 8, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 23, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.


  • March 24, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 25, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 27.


  • April 25, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-41.

Science, Technology, Communications

Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsSpacecraft and satellitesTelephone and wireless communication

Secure Space Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-675| House 
| Updated: 4/25/2023
Secure Space Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from granting licenses or access to U.S. markets for geostationary or non-geostationary orbit satellite systems or authorizations for related earth-based stations that communicate with those systems to certain producers or providers of communications equipment or services. Specifically, the FCC may not grant a license, market access, or authorization to an entity that produces or provides equipment or a service that the FCC determines poses an unacceptable risk to national security or the security and safety of U.S. persons (e.g., Huawei Technologies Company and China Mobile International USA Inc.). Geostationary satellite systems include satellites that stay in the same position relative to points on the Earth's surface. Non-geostationary satellite systems are comprised of satellites that do not maintain a stationary position but rather move in relation to the Earth's surface. Both types of systems may be used to provide broadband and other telecommunications services.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9464
Secure Space Act of 2022
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 31, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 8, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 0 .
Mar 8, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 23, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
Mar 24, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 25, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 27.
Apr 25, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-41.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9464
    Secure Space Act of 2022


  • January 31, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 31, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 8, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 0 .


  • March 8, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 23, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.


  • March 24, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 25, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 27.


  • April 25, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-41.
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsSpacecraft and satellitesTelephone and wireless communication