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ORBITS Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-8787| House 
| Updated: 6/18/2024
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (6)
Mike Ezell (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Orbital Sustainability Act of 2024 or the ORBITS Act of 2024 This bill directs specified agencies to take actions to remediate orbital debris (human-made space objects that are no longer in use and can harm orbiting satellites and on-orbit activities). The Department of Commerce must publish and periodically update a list of orbital debris that may be remediated to reduce the risk of harm to orbiting satellites and on-orbit activities. In addition, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) must (1) establish a demonstration program to foster the development of technologies to remediate the orbital debris on the list, and (2) carry out other research and development activities to advance technologies for remediating orbital debris. NASA (and other relevant agencies) may also contract for remediation services to support the commercial availability of such services. Additionally, the National Space Council must update the Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices within 90 days of the enactment of the bill and update them periodically thereafter. The updates must address matters including satellite constellations and other planned space systems, collision risks, and disposal of space systems after missions. The updates must inform (1) regulations of other agencies concerning orbital debris, and (2) bilateral and multilateral discussions with other countries concerning certain space activities. Finally, Commerce must facilitate the development of standard practices to coordinate on-orbit space traffic. Upon completion of the practices, Commerce and other federal departments must promote their adoption and use for space missions.
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Timeline
Nov 6, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-447
Held at the desk.
Jun 18, 2024
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • November 6, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-447
    Held at the desk.


  • June 18, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 118-447: ORBITS Act of 2023

ORBITS Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-8787| House 
| Updated: 6/18/2024
Orbital Sustainability Act of 2024 or the ORBITS Act of 2024 This bill directs specified agencies to take actions to remediate orbital debris (human-made space objects that are no longer in use and can harm orbiting satellites and on-orbit activities). The Department of Commerce must publish and periodically update a list of orbital debris that may be remediated to reduce the risk of harm to orbiting satellites and on-orbit activities. In addition, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) must (1) establish a demonstration program to foster the development of technologies to remediate the orbital debris on the list, and (2) carry out other research and development activities to advance technologies for remediating orbital debris. NASA (and other relevant agencies) may also contract for remediation services to support the commercial availability of such services. Additionally, the National Space Council must update the Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices within 90 days of the enactment of the bill and update them periodically thereafter. The updates must address matters including satellite constellations and other planned space systems, collision risks, and disposal of space systems after missions. The updates must inform (1) regulations of other agencies concerning orbital debris, and (2) bilateral and multilateral discussions with other countries concerning certain space activities. Finally, Commerce must facilitate the development of standard practices to coordinate on-orbit space traffic. Upon completion of the practices, Commerce and other federal departments must promote their adoption and use for space missions.
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Timeline
Nov 6, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-447
Held at the desk.
Jun 18, 2024
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • November 6, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-447
    Held at the desk.


  • June 18, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (6)
Mike Ezell (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 118-447: ORBITS Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted