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SPACEPORT Act

USA119th CongressHR-5447| House 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
Dale W. Strong

Dale W. Strong

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (2)
Vince Fong (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the SPACEPORT Act , significantly modifies the authority for space transportation infrastructure modernization grants under chapter 511 of title 51, United States Code. It redefines "public agency" to broaden eligibility and establishes a grant limitation, stipulating that federal funds cannot exceed 90 percent of a project's total cost, though this can be waived if deemed in the national interest . Furthermore, the bill updates eligibility criteria for projects, requiring consideration of the civil, national security, and commercial space transportation needs of the United States, and mandates consultation with key federal agencies like the Department of Defense and NASA during project evaluation. The Act also requires the Secretary of Transportation to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within two years, evaluating space transportation demand, recommending policy changes for robust capabilities, and assessing international competitiveness. This report must be updated periodically to ensure ongoing relevance. Finally, the bill authorizes an annual appropriation of $10,000,000 for the Secretary of Transportation to make these crucial space transportation infrastructure modernization grants.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10464
SPACEPORT Act
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2888
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10464
    SPACEPORT Act


  • September 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2888
    Introduced in Senate

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 119-2888: SPACEPORT Act

SPACEPORT Act

USA119th CongressHR-5447| House 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
This legislation, titled the SPACEPORT Act , significantly modifies the authority for space transportation infrastructure modernization grants under chapter 511 of title 51, United States Code. It redefines "public agency" to broaden eligibility and establishes a grant limitation, stipulating that federal funds cannot exceed 90 percent of a project's total cost, though this can be waived if deemed in the national interest . Furthermore, the bill updates eligibility criteria for projects, requiring consideration of the civil, national security, and commercial space transportation needs of the United States, and mandates consultation with key federal agencies like the Department of Defense and NASA during project evaluation. The Act also requires the Secretary of Transportation to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within two years, evaluating space transportation demand, recommending policy changes for robust capabilities, and assessing international competitiveness. This report must be updated periodically to ensure ongoing relevance. Finally, the bill authorizes an annual appropriation of $10,000,000 for the Secretary of Transportation to make these crucial space transportation infrastructure modernization grants.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10464
SPACEPORT Act
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2888
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10464
    SPACEPORT Act


  • September 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2888
    Introduced in Senate
Dale W. Strong

Dale W. Strong

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (2)
Vince Fong (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 119-2888: SPACEPORT Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted