S. 434

119th Congress

Reported

Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act

Sponsored byDemocrat:Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]MI· Introduced 5 February 2025
Open on Congress.gov

1

Cosponsors

6

Actions

0

Amendments

0

Committees

—

Since introduced

Introduced
Committee
Passed Chamber
Passed Both
Enacted
Step 1 of 0
Latest action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 198.

21 October 2025·9 months ago

Summary

Introduced in Senate · Updated 4 June 2025

Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act

This bill requires the Office of Space Commerce to establish a Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee to provide information and recommendations on nongovernmental space activities and promoting a robust and innovative commercial space sector. 

Among other duties, the committee is directed to identify challenges to the U.S. commercial space sector and to review best practices for commercial space entities with respect to avoiding harmful contamination of the Moon and other celestial bodies and adverse impacts to the Earth’s environment from extraterrestrial matter. 

The committee must be comprised of representatives from varying fields with significant experience in the commercial space industry. The committee must terminate ten years after it is established. 

Timeline

6 actions

  1. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 198.

    21 October 2025 · Calendars

  2. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-87.

    21 October 2025 · Committee

  3. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-87.

    21 October 2025 · Committee

  4. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    25 June 2025 · Committee

  5. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    5 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  6. Introduced in Senate

    5 February 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

1 cosponsors

Sponsor

Democrat:Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]MI

Cosponsors

  • Republican1100%

Classification

Policy area

Science, Technology, Communications

Legislative subjects

Advisory bodiesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchPublic-private cooperationSpace flight and explorationSpacecraft and satellites

Committees

Reports

Pelosi Tracker
Follow on XJoin our Discord
PoliticiansBillsPortfoliosPricingAboutLegalTerms of ServicePrivacy Policy
Français
© 2026 - All rights reserved. Powered by Vantara Labs
This website is an independent, third-party platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way associated with Nancy Pelosi, her office, or her representatives. Any use of her name is solely for the purpose of discussing publicly available information.The information provided on this website is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as, nor should it be construed as, financial or investment advice. The data presented here is sourced from publicly available filings and records. While we strive for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness, we do not guarantee that all information is error-free or current.