Space Infrastructure Act
Sponsored By: Representative Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
Introduced
Summary
Designates space systems, services, and technology as a new federal critical infrastructure sector and tasks DHS with creating scope and coordination rules.
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- Space companies and operators would be officially covered, including satellites, space vehicles, launch infrastructure, space-related production facilities, and related information technology.
- The Department of Homeland Security would have 30 days to designate the sector and 180 days to issue guidance in consultation with relevant federal agencies and the White House homeland security adviser.
- DHS must identify a Sector-Specific Agency, set up Government Coordinating Councils and Sector Coordinating Councils, and submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees within 90 days after issuing the guidance.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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Space systems as critical infrastructure
If enacted, the bill would treat space systems, services, and technology as a critical infrastructure sector. It would add this sector to the Homeland Security Act list. The Secretary of Homeland Security would have to make this designation within 30 days. Within 180 days, the Secretary would issue guidance. The Secretary would consult federal agencies, the White House homeland security advisor, advisory committees, and the Space ISAC. The guidance would define what is in the sector. It would cover satellites, space vehicles, ground systems, launch sites, production facilities, and related IT. It would also name a lead federal agency and set up government and industry councils. Within 90 days after the guidance, the Secretary would report to Congress on implementation.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
CA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/10/2025
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 2/10/2025
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/10/2025
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
VA • D
Sponsored 9/4/2025
Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]
OH • D
Sponsored 12/17/2025
Roll Call Votes
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