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Frank Wolf Space Security Act

USA119th CongressHR-4360| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
Daniel Webster

Daniel Webster

Republican Representative

Florida

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Frank Wolf Space Security Act aims to significantly restrict the use of federal funds by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), and the National Space Council (NSpC). Specifically, it prohibits these agencies from obligating or expending funds to develop, design, or implement any bilateral policy, program, or contract with the People's Republic of China or any Chinese-owned company. Furthermore, the bill prevents the hosting of official Chinese visitors at federal facilities utilized by NASA. However, exceptions to these restrictions are permitted if NASA, OSTP, or NSpC, following consultation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, issue a certification. This certification must affirm that the activity poses no risk of transferring technology, data, or information with national or economic security implications to China. It must also ensure that the activity will not involve knowing interactions with officials determined to have direct involvement with human rights violations , with all certifications requiring submission to relevant congressional committees and the FBI 30 days prior to the activity.
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Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

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Frank Wolf Space Security Act

USA119th CongressHR-4360| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
The Frank Wolf Space Security Act aims to significantly restrict the use of federal funds by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), and the National Space Council (NSpC). Specifically, it prohibits these agencies from obligating or expending funds to develop, design, or implement any bilateral policy, program, or contract with the People's Republic of China or any Chinese-owned company. Furthermore, the bill prevents the hosting of official Chinese visitors at federal facilities utilized by NASA. However, exceptions to these restrictions are permitted if NASA, OSTP, or NSpC, following consultation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, issue a certification. This certification must affirm that the activity poses no risk of transferring technology, data, or information with national or economic security implications to China. It must also ensure that the activity will not involve knowing interactions with officials determined to have direct involvement with human rights violations , with all certifications requiring submission to relevant congressional committees and the FBI 30 days prior to the activity.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Daniel Webster

Daniel Webster

Republican Representative

Florida

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaForeign and international corporationsSpacecraft and satellitesSpace flight and explorationTrade secrets and economic espionage