H.R. 5174

To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.

Judiciary Committee · Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)

Official summary (Congressional Research Service, Introduced in House): This bill restates current law concerning specified U.S. space programs and related activities. Those provisions are consolidated into title 51 of the United States Code (National and Commercial Space Programs).

Passed House (voice vote) 31 August 2026

Record as of 14 September 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

14 September 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
31 August 2026 Passed House (voice vote)
6 more actions
1. 31 August 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 31 August 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5174.
3. 31 August 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5319-5335)
4. 31 August 2026 Mr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
5. 10 September 2025 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
6. 10 September 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
8 September 2025 Referred to committee
8 September 2025 Introduced in House

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