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S. 1962

Secure Space Act of 2026

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE)

23 September 2026 | Passed Senate with amendment (unanimous consent)

What's next: To the House (if and when it takes it up)

Summary: The bill would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from licensing satellite systems or authorizing ground stations to foreign entities and their affiliates identified as national security risks. It aims to prevent companies deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security—such as certain Chinese telecommunications equipment providers—from gaining access to American satellite communications infrastructure.

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Posted 24 September 2026

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S. 1962 | Secure Space Act of 2026 | Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) | Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 📅 23 September 2026 | ✅🏛️ Passed Senate with amendment (unanimous consent) What's next: To the House (if and when it takes it up) Summary: The bill would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from licensing satellite systems or authorizing ground stations to foreign entities and their affiliates identified as national security risks. It aims to prevent companies deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security—such as certain Chinese telecommunications equipment providers—from gaining access to American satellite communications infrastructure. [AI-Generated]

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