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RepublicanAmendment · S.Amdt. 3654· Senate(119-SAMDT-3654)

S.Amdt. 3654

Rep. Cruz
Age: 56 years
Texas
Introduced
8/1/2025
Sponsored by
Ted Cruz
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 3654, submitted by Mr. Cruz, aims to change subsections (c) and (d) of section 1502 in bill S. 2296.

The amendment changes the following:

  • Consultation: The study required by subsection (a) must be done in consultation with the Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration and stakeholders such as commercial space industry representatives, environmental agencies, and local governments.

  • Report: The Secretary of Defense must submit a report on the study's findings by March 31, 2026, to the following committees:

    • Senate Committee on Armed Services and Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    • House Committee on Armed Services and Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

  • Report Elements: The report must include:

    • Recommendations for the future use of heavy and super heavy space launch sites at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Vandenberg Space Force Base, and other alternate locations.
    • Findings and recommendations on continuing to use Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Vandenberg Space Force Base for these launches.
    • Analysis of alternate launch sites regarding financial, operational, and strategic considerations.
    • Policy recommendations for regulatory challenges, environmental concerns, and infrastructure needs.
    • A summary of stakeholder input and any suggested regulatory or legislative changes.