United States
S. 434
Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act
The bill would establish an advisory committee under the Office of Space Commerce to provide recommendations on the commercial space industry, including ways to support its growth and innovation. The committee would identify challenges facing U.S. commercial space companies and review best practices for protecting the Moon and other celestial bodies from contamination, as well as preventing environmental damage to Earth from space activities.[AI-Generated]
Passed Senate with amendment (unanimous consent) 6 August 2026
Record as of 10 August 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.
- 10 August 2026 Held at the desk.
2 more actions
- 10 August 2026 Received in the House.
- 10 August 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 6 August 2026 Passed Senate with amendment (unanimous consent)
2 more actions
- 6 August 2026 The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
- 6 August 2026 Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4493-4494)
- 21 October 2025 Placed on calendar (Senate)
- 21 October 2025 Reported by committee
1 more action
- 25 June 2025 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 5 February 2025 Referred to committee
- 5 February 2025 Introduced in Senate
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