# 119-hr-5174: To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code. 119-hr-5174, To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-TX); status passed_house; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-18). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5174 - As of: 2026-09-18 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: 119-hr-5174 - Congress: 119 - Title: To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code. - Status: passed_house - Introduced: 2025-09-08 - Sponsor: Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-TX) - Cosponsors: 0 - Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications - Touches household money: yes - Last recorded action: 2026-09-18 ## Summary **Modernize and restate U.S. space law** to reorganize Title 51, tighten program oversight, and set clear rules for human exploration and commercial space operations. The bill would recast chapters, add new chapters on information security, facilities, advanced human exploration, and commercial cargo and crew, and require stronger reporting, cost controls, and procurement safeguards. - NASA workforce and centers: Would require a facilities and infrastructure plan with timelines and prioritization for maintenance, disposal, and modernization, and push workforce development and diversity actions including internship recruitment by October 1, 2018. - Commercial industry and procurement: Would require five-year budgets for programs with development costs above $200 million, create a counterfeit electronic parts detection and tracking program, tighten procurement reviews and transparency for commercial crew and cargo, and set human-rating and flight-readiness requirements. - Researchers, students, and ISS users: Would support full utilization of the International Space Station through at least September 30, 2030, guarantee no less than 50% of U.S. research capacity for the ISS National Laboratory, expand suborbital flight opportunities, and strengthen STEM education efforts. ## Provisions PRIA read - Air travel research to boost capacity: benefit, high. If enacted, NASA’s aeronautics program would keep a broad research push. It would aim to let the airspace handle up to three times today’s travel by 2025. It would work to cut airplane noise, emissions, and fuel use, and study alternative fuels. It would also advance aviation safety. - Coordinated Earth observation and climate plan: benefit, medium. If enacted, the White House science office would coordinate civilian Earth observations across agencies. It would issue a plan at least every three years with outside advice, set roles, recommend cost-sharing and international deals, and plan long-term space climate data. NASA would also work with… - Heavy-lift rocket goals and backup: benefit, medium. If enacted, NASA would pursue a heavy‑lift Space Launch System. The core would lift 70–100 tons to low Earth orbit, and with an upper stage reach 130 tons or more. It would serve as a backup for ISS cargo or crew if other vehicles are not available. NASA would aim to limit termination costs by exte… - Keep the Space Station running to 2030: benefit, medium. If enacted, the U.S. would support full use of the Space Station through at least September 30, 2030. NASA would fund and sign a deal with a nonprofit to run the ISS National Lab. The National Lab would get at least 50% of U.S. research capacity on station (power, cold stowage, and crew time) throu… - Support and rules for commercial space transport: benefit, medium. If enacted, NASA would keep supporting commercial cargo to the Space Station for its full life. NASA would be able to fund flight tests, speed development, and build needed ground systems to reduce startup risks. For commercial crew, NASA would publish human‑rating standards at least as strict as 2… - STEM education and fairer NASA internships: benefit, medium. If enacted, NASA would run STEM programs to boost student interest, including for underrepresented groups. It would offer curriculum support tied to national standards and teacher training, and encourage cybersecurity content. By October 1, 2018, NASA would set up recruitment to attract women and u… - Stronger budget planning and cost control: benefit, medium. If enacted, NASA programs expected to cost over $200,000,000 to develop would send five‑year development budgets and life‑cycle cost estimates with the President’s budget. By April 30 each year, NASA would flag programs over 15% of their cost baseline or more than two years late and provide fix pla… - More oversight of space deals and debris: benefit, low. If enacted, NASA would deepen talks with other nations on orbital debris. The White House science and security offices would craft a cooperation strategy for the President to review. Before signing any nonbinding space code, the President would certify it has no legal effect, and defense and intell… - Stronger NASA cyber training and monitoring: benefit, low. If enacted, NASA would run a cyber awareness program with threat briefings and attack drills. All employees and contractors would need to participate to keep system access, and strong performers would be rewarded. NASA would deploy real‑time risk monitoring across agency and contractor networks and… - Crack down on counterfeit electronic parts: benefit, low. If enacted, NASA would build a program to detect and track fake electronic parts. It would train buying staff, keep a detailed internal database, and favor trusted manufacturers with yearly reviews. NASA would report cases to law enforcement and issue alerts to industry. - Restart fuel for deep-space power systems: benefit, low. If enacted, NASA and the Department of Energy would work together to restart and sustain domestic RTG fuel production for deep‑space missions. Funds authorized in 2010 would be used under a reimbursable agreement. - More small and suborbital research flights: benefit, low. If enacted, NASA would create a suborbital research program to fund payloads and give flight chances on rockets, balloons, aircraft, and reusable suborbital vehicles. It would emphasize college and graduate student work and report yearly on missions and student participation. NASA would also seek c… - NASA prize contests authority clarified: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would confirm NASA’s authority to run prize programs. The clarification would take effect January 4, 2011. - Open and fair access to NASA partnerships: benefit, low. If enacted, NASA would publish each Space Act Agreement online within 60 days of signing, with resource commitments and expected benefits. It would send Congress an annual report within 90 days after each fiscal year. Agreements would be nonexclusive when possible, with equal access for partners an… - Plan for NASA facilities and lease money: mixed, low. If enacted, NASA would publish a property policy within 180 days after March 21, 2017. Within one year after that date, NASA would submit a facilities plan with maintenance, modernization, disposal steps, and priorities for deferred repairs, plus timelines and resources. Money from NASA facility le… ## Related bills - 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act - 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act - 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act - 119-hr-5356: National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025 - 119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act - 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026 ## Sources - [119-hr-5174 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5174) ## Related - [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977) - [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973) - [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971) - [119-hr-5356: National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5356) - [119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3069) - [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853) - [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5174 (as of 2026-09-18).