Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Senator Gary Peters
In Committee
Summary
A federal framework to strengthen cybersecurity for commercial satellite systems. This bill would set common definitions, require a Comptroller General study, create a public clearinghouse of cybersecurity guidance, and push joint agency strategy and reporting.
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- Commercial satellite companies and small developers get a single public clearinghouse with guidance, developer resources, and small-business materials, to be operational within 180 days. The clearinghouse may also share controlled unclassified information through a Commerce-approved process.
- Federal agencies would follow a coordinated strategy due within 120 days, prepared by the Secretary of Commerce, the National Space Council, and the Office of the National Cyber Director, with DHS, the FCC, and others involved. The bill clarifies it does not designate commercial satellite systems as a critical infrastructure sector.
- Congress and national security planners get a Comptroller General study with a briefing, an unclassified report, and a classified annex. Congress also receives updates every two years for up to nine years on partnerships, clearinghouse maintenance, and consolidated voluntary recommendations.
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Public cybersecurity clearinghouse for satellite companies
If enacted, the Commerce Secretary would build and run a public online clearinghouse for commercial satellite cybersecurity within 180 days. The clearinghouse would gather voluntary cybersecurity recommendations and public resources for companies that design, operate, or maintain satellite systems. It would include materials for small businesses and could share controlled unclassified information through a Secretary‑approved process. The Secretary would report to Congress within one year and then every two years until nine years after enactment about the clearinghouse and related partnerships.
Federal study and strategy on satellite cybersecurity
If enacted, the Comptroller General would study federal actions on commercial satellite cybersecurity and deliver an unclassified report, with a possible classified annex, within two years. The study would review federal coordination, public resources, foreign reliance, and make recommendations for federal action. The Commerce Secretary, the National Space Council, and the Office of the National Cyber Director would also deliver a joint federal strategy within 120 days identifying agency roles and how threats fit into risk and protection plans.
No new critical infrastructure designation
If enacted, the bill would say that nothing in the Act designates commercial satellite systems as a new critical infrastructure sector. It would also say the Act does not change or limit the current authorities of the listed federal agencies. This language is meant to preserve existing sector designations and agency powers while the bill advances coordination and guidance.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Gary Peters
MI • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 12/9/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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