Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation aims to enhance transparency and oversight of commercial remote sensing systems by amending existing reporting requirements. It significantly shortens the deadline for annual reports from 120 days to 60 days , ensuring more timely information on licensing activities. The bill mandates that these annual reports now include all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees, along with a detailed list of applications and licenses granted, categorized by defined tiers and the rationale for each classification. This Act also extends the sunset provision for these reporting requirements from September 30, 2020, to September 30, 2030 , ensuring continued governmental oversight for an additional decade.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1202-1204)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1325.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1202-1203)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1202-1203)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-1325| House
| Updated: 3/25/2025
This legislation aims to enhance transparency and oversight of commercial remote sensing systems by amending existing reporting requirements. It significantly shortens the deadline for annual reports from 120 days to 60 days , ensuring more timely information on licensing activities. The bill mandates that these annual reports now include all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees, along with a detailed list of applications and licenses granted, categorized by defined tiers and the rationale for each classification. This Act also extends the sunset provision for these reporting requirements from September 30, 2020, to September 30, 2030 , ensuring continued governmental oversight for an additional decade.