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H.R. 2458 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Pallone, Frank (D-NJ) (Introduced 03/27/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.40 · 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 - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee |
| Latest Action | 04/29/2025 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 (03/27/2025)
Secure Space Act of 2025
This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from granting satellite licenses or earth station authorizations, including U.S. market access for foreign-licensed satellites, to specified foreign entities of concern and their affiliates. (Earth stations, also commonly known as ground stations, are earth-based radio stations that communicate with satellites. A grant of U.S. market access permits one or more foreign-licensed satellites to communicate with one or more U.S.-licensed earth stations.)
Specifically, the FCC may not grant a satellite license, an earth station authorization, or market access to any entity, or an affiliate thereof, that produces or provides communications equipment or services deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States. (The FCC maintains a list of such equipment and services, known as the Covered List. Providers of such equipment and services include, for example, Huawei Technologies Company and ZTE Corporation.)
119 HR 2458 EH: Secure Space 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. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2458
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from granting a license or United States market access for a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system, or an authorization to use an individually licensed earth station or a blanket-licensed earth station, if the license, grant of market access, or authorization would be held or controlled by an entity that produces or provides any covered communications equipment or service or an affiliate of such an entity, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Secure Space Act of 2025.
2.Prohibition on grant of certain satellite licenses, United States market access, or earth station authorizations (a)In generalThe Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) is amended— (1)by redesignating sections 10 and 11 as sections 11 and 12, respectively; and (2)by inserting after section 9 the following:
10.Prohibition on grant of certain satellite licenses, United States market access, or earth station authorizations (a)In generalThe Commission may not grant a license for, or a petition for a declaratory ruling to access the United States market using, a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system, or an authorization to use an individually licensed earth station or a blanket-licensed earth station, if such license, grant of market access, or authorization would be held or controlled by— (1)an entity that produces or provides any covered communications equipment or service; or (2)an affiliate (as defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153)) of an entity described in paragraph (1). (b)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Blanket-licensed earth stationThe term blanket-licensed earth station means an earth station that is licensed with a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system. (2)Gateway stationThe term gateway station means an earth station or a group of earth stations that— (A)supports the routing and switching functions of a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system; (B)may also be used for telemetry, tracking, and command transmissions; (C)does not originate or terminate communication traffic; and (D)is not for the exclusive use of any customer. (3)Individually licensed earth stationThe term individually licensed earth station means— (A)an earth station (other than a blanket-licensed earth station) that sends a signal to, and receives a signal from, a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system; or (B)a gateway station.. (b)ApplicabilitySection 10 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to the grant of a license, petition, or authorization on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c)RulesNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall issue rules to implement section 10 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, as added by subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives April 28, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2458 IH: Secure Space Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-27 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. 2458IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 27, 2025Mr. Pallone (for himself and Mr. Guthrie) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from granting a license or United States market access for a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system, or an authorization to use an individually licensed earth station or a blanket-licensed earth station, if the license, grant of market access, or authorization would be held or controlled by an entity that produces or provides any covered communications equipment or service or an affiliate of such an entity, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Secure Space Act of 2025.
2.Prohibition on grant of certain satellite licenses, United States market access, or earth station authorizations (a)In generalThe Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) is amended— (1)by redesignating sections 10 and 11 as sections 11 and 12, respectively; and (2)by inserting after section 9 the following:
10.Prohibition on grant of certain satellite licenses, United States market access, or earth station authorizations (a)In generalThe Commission may not grant a license for, or a petition for a declaratory ruling to access the United States market using, a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system, or an authorization to use an individually licensed earth station or a blanket-licensed earth station, if such license, grant of market access, or authorization would be held or controlled by— (1)an entity that produces or provides any covered communications equipment or service; or (2)an affiliate (as defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153)) of an entity described in paragraph (1). (b)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Blanket-licensed earth stationThe term blanket-licensed earth station means an earth station that is licensed with a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system. (2)Gateway stationThe term gateway station means an earth station or a group of earth stations that— (A)supports the routing and switching functions of a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system; (B)may also be used for telemetry, tracking, and command transmissions; (C)does not originate or terminate communication traffic; and (D)is not for the exclusive use of any customer. (3)Individually licensed earth stationThe term individually licensed earth station means— (A)an earth station (other than a blanket-licensed earth station) that sends a signal to, and receives a signal from, a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system; or (B)a gateway station.. (b)ApplicabilitySection 10 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to the grant of a license, petition, or authorization on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c)RulesNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall issue rules to implement section 10 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, as added by subsection (a).
119 HR 2458 : Secure Space Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-29 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. 2458IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 29, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from granting a license or United States market access for a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system, or an authorization to use an individually licensed earth station or a blanket-licensed earth station, if the license, grant of market access, or authorization would be held or controlled by an entity that produces or provides any covered communications equipment or service or an affiliate of such an entity, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Secure Space Act of 2025.2.Prohibition on grant of certain satellite licenses, United States market access, or earth station authorizations(a)In generalThe Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) is amended—(1)by redesignating sections 10 and 11 as sections 11 and 12, respectively; and(2)by inserting after section 9 the following:10.Prohibition on grant of certain satellite licenses, United States market access, or earth station authorizations(a)In generalThe Commission may not grant a license for, or a petition for a declaratory ruling to access the United States market using, a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system, or an authorization to use an individually licensed earth station or a blanket-licensed earth station, if such license, grant of market access, or authorization would be held or controlled by—(1)an entity that produces or provides any covered communications equipment or service; or(2)an affiliate (as defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153)) of an entity described in paragraph (1).(b)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Blanket-licensed earth stationThe term blanket-licensed earth station means an earth station that is licensed with a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system.(2)Gateway stationThe term gateway station means an earth station or a group of earth stations that—(A)supports the routing and switching functions of a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system;(B)may also be used for telemetry, tracking, and command transmissions;(C)does not originate or terminate communication traffic; and(D)is not for the exclusive use of any customer.(3)Individually licensed earth stationThe term individually licensed earth station means—(A)an earth station (other than a blanket-licensed earth station) that sends a signal to, and receives a signal from, a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system; or(B)a gateway station..(b)ApplicabilitySection 10 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to the grant of a license, petition, or authorization on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.(c)RulesNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall issue rules to implement section 10 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, as added by subsection (a).Passed the House of Representatives April 28, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2458 RH: Secure Space Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-24 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. IBUnion Calendar No. 42119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2458[Report No. 119–65]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 27, 2025Mr. Pallone (for himself and Mr. Guthrie) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceApril 24, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from granting a license or United States market access for a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system, or an authorization to use an individually licensed earth station or a blanket-licensed earth station, if the license, grant of market access, or authorization would be held or controlled by an entity that produces or provides any covered communications equipment or service or an affiliate of such an entity, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Secure Space Act of 2025.2.Prohibition on grant of certain satellite licenses, United States market access, or earth station authorizations(a)In generalThe Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) is amended—(1)by redesignating sections 10 and 11 as sections 11 and 12, respectively; and(2)by inserting after section 9 the following:10.Prohibition on grant of certain satellite licenses, United States market access, or earth station authorizations(a)In generalThe Commission may not grant a license for, or a petition for a declaratory ruling to access the United States market using, a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system, or an authorization to use an individually licensed earth station or a blanket-licensed earth station, if such license, grant of market access, or authorization would be held or controlled by—(1)an entity that produces or provides any covered communications equipment or service; or(2)an affiliate (as defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153)) of an entity described in paragraph (1).(b)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Blanket-licensed earth stationThe term blanket-licensed earth station means an earth station that is licensed with a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system.(2)Gateway stationThe term gateway station means an earth station or a group of earth stations that—(A)supports the routing and switching functions of a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system;(B)may also be used for telemetry, tracking, and command transmissions;(C)does not originate or terminate communication traffic; and(D)is not for the exclusive use of any customer.(3)Individually licensed earth stationThe term individually licensed earth station means—(A)an earth station (other than a blanket-licensed earth station) that sends a signal to, and receives a signal from, a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system; or(B)a gateway station..(b)ApplicabilitySection 10 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to the grant of a license, petition, or authorization on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.(c)RulesNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall issue rules to implement section 10 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, as added by subsection (a).April 24, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/27/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/27/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 04/08/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 04/08/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 1. |
| 04/24/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-65. |
| 04/24/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-65. |
| 04/24/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 42. |
| 04/28/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 04/28/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1652-1653) |
| 04/28/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2458. |
| 04/28/2025 | 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 H1652) |
| 04/28/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1652) |
| 04/28/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 04/29/2025 | 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 amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from granting a license or United States market access for a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system, or an authorization to use an individually licensed earth station or a blanket-licensed earth station, if the license, grant of market access, or authorization would be held or controlled by an entity that produces or provides any covered communications equipment or service or an affiliate of such an entity, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Secure Space Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Secure Space Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Secure Space Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Secure Space Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Secure Space Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from granting a license or United States market access for a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system, or an authorization to use an individually licensed earth station or a blanket-licensed earth station, if the license, grant of market access, or authorization would be held or controlled by an entity that produces or provides any covered communications equipment or service or an affiliate of such an entity, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 04/29/2025 Referred To |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 04/24/2025 Reported By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 04/08/2025 Markup By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 03/27/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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