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Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1325| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2025
Frank D. Lucas

Frank D. Lucas

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6845
Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-290
Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2023
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 24, 2025
Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 24, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1202-1204)
Mar 24, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1325.
Mar 24, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1202-1203)
Mar 24, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1202-1203)
Mar 24, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6845
    Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-290
    Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2023


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • March 24, 2025
    Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 24, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1202-1204)


  • March 24, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1325.


  • March 24, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1202-1203)


  • March 24, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1202-1203)


  • March 24, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 25, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Licensing and registrationsSpacecraft and satellites

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.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6845
Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-290
Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2023
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 24, 2025
Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 24, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1202-1204)
Mar 24, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1325.
Mar 24, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1202-1203)
Mar 24, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1202-1203)
Mar 24, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6845
    Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-290
    Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2023


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • March 24, 2025
    Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 24, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1202-1204)


  • March 24, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1325.


  • March 24, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1202-1203)


  • March 24, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1202-1203)


  • March 24, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 25, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Frank D. Lucas

Frank D. Lucas

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Licensing and registrationsSpacecraft and satellites