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H.R. 1325 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Lucas, Frank D. (R-OK) (Introduced 02/13/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.36 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Science, Space, and Technology Committee |
| Latest Action | 03/25/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/13/2025)
Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025
This bill makes certain changes related to the licensing of private remote sensing space systems. (Under current regulations, remote sensing refers to the collection of data by instruments in Earth's orbit, such as satellites, that can be processed into imagery of Earth's surface; private remote sensing space systems refer to remote sensing instruments not owned by the U.S. government.)
The bill decreases from 120 to 60 days the amount of time in which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration must review and act on an application for a license to operate a private remote sensing space system.
Further, the bill expands annual reporting on the licensing of private remote sensing space systems to include a list of all applications, organized by tier, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization. (Currently, each license is categorized into one of three tiers based on whether the system produces or is capable of producing data that is already available from other entities). Additionally, the report must include all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees.
The bill also reinstates this annual reporting requirement, which expired on September 30, 2020, through September 30, 2030.
119 HR 1325 EH: Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1325
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide for transparent licensing of commercial remote sensing systems, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025.
2.Annual reports (a)Deadlines (1)In generalSection 60121(c) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking 120 and inserting 60. (2)Conforming amendmentSection 60126(a)(1)(E) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking 120 and inserting 60. (b)NotificationsSection 60126(a)(2) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking section 60122; and and inserting paragraphs (5) and (6) of section 60122(b);. (c)ConditionsSection 60126(a) of title 51, United States Code, is amended— (1)by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: (3)all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees pursuant to section 60122; and. (d)TiersSection 60126(a)(1) of title 51, United States Code, is amended— (1)in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the end; (2)in subparagraph (E), by inserting and at the end; and (3)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F)a list of all applications submitted and licenses granted in accordance therewith, listed by tier as defined in regulation, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization;. (e)SunsetSection 60126 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2020 and inserting September 30, 2030. Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1325 IH: Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1325IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 13, 2025Mr. Lucas (for himself and Ms. Lofgren) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyA BILLTo provide for transparent licensing of commercial remote sensing systems, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025.2.Annual reports(a)Deadlines(1)In generalSection 60121(c) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking 120 and inserting
60.(2)Conforming amendmentSection 60126(a)(1)(E) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking 120 and inserting
60.(b)NotificationsSection 60126(a)(2) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking section 60122; and and inserting paragraphs (5) and (6) of section 60122(b);.(c)ConditionsSection 60126(a) of title 51, United States Code, is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and(2)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:(3)all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees pursuant to section 60122; and.(d)TiersSection 60126(a)(1) of title 51, United States Code, is amended—(1)in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the end;(2)in subparagraph (E), by inserting and at the end; and(3)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:(F)a list of all applications submitted and licenses granted in accordance therewith, listed by tier as defined in regulation, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization;.(e)SunsetSection 60126 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2020 and inserting September 30, 2030.
119 HR 1325 : Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1325IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 25, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo provide for transparent licensing of commercial remote sensing systems, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025.2.Annual reports(a)Deadlines(1)In generalSection 60121(c) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking 120 and inserting
60.(2)Conforming amendmentSection 60126(a)(1)(E) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking 120 and inserting
60.(b)NotificationsSection 60126(a)(2) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking section 60122; and and inserting paragraphs (5) and (6) of section 60122(b);.(c)ConditionsSection 60126(a) of title 51, United States Code, is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and(2)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:(3)all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees pursuant to section 60122; and.(d)TiersSection 60126(a)(1) of title 51, United States Code, is amended—(1)in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the end;(2)in subparagraph (E), by inserting and at the end; and(3)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:(F)a list of all applications submitted and licenses granted in accordance therewith, listed by tier as defined in regulation, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization;.(e)SunsetSection 60126 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2020 and inserting September 30, 2030.Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/13/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1202-1204) |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1325. |
| 03/24/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1202-1203) |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1202-1203) |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 03/25/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To provide for transparent licensing of commercial remote sensing systems, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To provide for transparent licensing of commercial remote sensing systems, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 03/25/2025 Referred To |
| House - Science, Space, and Technology Committee | 02/13/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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