# 119-s-2888: SPACEPORT Act

119-s-2888, SPACEPORT Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2888
- Congress: 119
- Title: SPACEPORT Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-18
- Sponsor: Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Expands and clarifies grants for space transportation infrastructure modernization.** The bill would reshape who can get federal help, set cost‑share rules, require planning reports, and authorize yearly funding for grants. - State and local governments, airport authorities, and tax‑supported organizations would be explicitly eligible to apply for space transportation infrastructure grants. - Grants would generally cover up to 90% of a project's cost, with the Secretary able to waive that cap when a higher federal share is deemed in the national interest. - The Department of Transportation would have to deliver a report within 2 years assessing domestic and international demand, funding options, policy recommendations, and effects on launch and reentry at Government ranges, then update that assessment at year 6 and every 4 years after. *Authorizes up to $10.0 million per year to be appropriated for grants under this chapter.*

## Provisions PRIA read

- Limits federal share and $10 million cap: mixed, low. If enacted, the Transportation Secretary would limit project grants so the federal share cannot exceed 90% of a project's cost. The Secretary could waive the 90% rule if a waiver is determined to be in the national interest. The bill would also authorize up to $10,000,000 to be appropriated each fi…
- New eligibility and project scoring: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would define 'public agency' to include States, state agencies, political subdivisions, airport authorities, and tax-supported organizations for the grant program. The Transportation Secretary would revise project evaluation rules to focus on civil, national security, and comme…

## Related bills

- 119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-1462: Fix Our Forests Act
- 119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-s-2888 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2888)

## Related
- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-1462: Fix Our Forests Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1462)
- [119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4668)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2888 (as of 2026-09-10).