To facilitate access to electromagnetic spectrum for commercial space launches and commercial space reentries.
Sponsors
Darren Soto
D-FL | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMr. Soto (for himself and Mr. Dunn of Florida) introduced …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires FCC to complete rulemaking on spectrum access for commercial space launches within 90 days, including service rules, coordination with defense, and streamlined multi-launch authorizations within 180 days.
Who Benefits and How
Commercial space launch companies gain predictable spectrum access. Multiple launches can be covered under single authorization. Space industry growth is supported.
Who Bears the Burden and How
FCC must complete rulemaking quickly. Coordination with defense required for spectrum sharing.
Key Provisions
- FCC rulemaking completion within 90 days
- Streamlined authorization process within 180 days
- Multi-launch and multi-reentry authorizations enabled
- Coordination with NTIA required
- Secondary allocation of specified frequencies
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Facilitates spectrum access for commercial space launches
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Remove spectrum barriers to commercial space industry growth"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "commission"
- → FCC
- "assistant_secretary"
- → NTIA
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