Bill · H.R. 5174· House(119-HR-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.
- Introduced
- 9/8/2025
- Last activity
- 9/14/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Jasmine Crockett
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This Act updates title 51 of the United States Code to reorganize existing laws, modernize language, and correct drafting errors without changing the law's effect. It covers various areas such as the Space Launch System, the International Space Station, and research initiatives. The bill includes mandates for the development of policies regarding facilities, infrastructure, and human space flight. Additionally, it directs the Administrator to fund flight testing and payload development to expand scientific research capabilities. The legislation also establishes new transparency requirements for Space Act Agreements and mandates the renaming of several committees to include "Space" in their titles.
Yes· 3 of 27
Does this put more into space exploration?+10
Establishes comprehensive goals for human exploration of Mars, the Moon, and deep space using advanced propulsion.
Would students be better off under this?+7
Provides STEM educational resources, fellowships, and research opportunities across all directorates.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
Mandates funding for suborbital research, astrobiology strategies, and advanced space technology.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Security through Counterfeit Detection: The bill requires a program to detect, track, and reduce counterfeit electronic parts in the supply chain to ensure the integrity of components used in critical systems (Sec. 30311).
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Improved Information Security: An information security awareness and education program aims to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information infrastructure (Sec. 30505).
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Workforce Development for Underrepresented Groups: Provisions are included to address impediments to space science and engineering workforce development for minority and underrepresented groups (Sec. 30506).
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Support for STEM Education: The act focuses on developing and maintaining educational programs to increase student interest and participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (Sec. 49910).
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Empowering Women in Aerospace: The bill encourages women and girls to pursue careers in aerospace and space exploration through specific initiatives (Sec. 49911).
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Increased Opportunities for Internships: The act establishes a process to encourage the recruitment of qualified candidates, specifically targeting women and individuals underrepresented in STEM and computer science, for internships and fellowships (Sec. 49912).
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Economic and Research Opportunities via the ISS: Policy supports the continued utilization of the International Space Station as a national laboratory to facilitate research and development (Sec. 70911).
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Advancement of Research and Technology: The Administrator is authorized to fund flight testing, payload development, and related hardware to expand technology for scientific research and investigating new capabilities (Section 71766, paragraph 1 and 2).
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Fair Access to Resources: Space Act Agreements must be issued on a nonexclusive basis to ensure all non-government parties have equal access to Administration resources (Section 71766, (b)(1)).
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Increased Transparency: The Administrator is required to publicly disclose Space Act Agreements on the Administration's website in a searchable format, including estimates of resources and expected benefits (Section 71766, (c)).
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Accountability through Reporting: The Administrator must submit an annual report to Congress including descriptions of agreements, their value, cost-sharing details, and cumulative benefits to the technology and industrial base (Section 71766, (d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Potential for Increased Costs through Security Requirements: Implementing new programs, such as counterfeit part detection and information security, involves creating databases, training, and monitoring systems that may incur costs (Sec. 30311; Sec. 30505).
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Requirement for High-Level Security Clearances or Training: The mandate for specialized training and the requirement that access to infrastructure be granted only to those who satisfy the program could create barriers for certain users (Sec. 30311; Sec. 30505).
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Protection of Sensitive Information: While promoting transparency, the bill allows for the redaction of proprietary, sensitive, or classified information, which may limit the full scope of public disclosure (Section 71766, (c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+7Good For Business Owners+6Good For Women+6Good For Young Adults+6Good For Billionaires+5Good For Children+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Asian Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Space Exploration+10Increases Scientific Research Funding+7Improves Data Privacy+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+6Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+6Improves International Alliances+5Improves Diplomatic Engagement+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+4Improves Racial Equity+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+3Improves Environmental Protections+2Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- 9/14/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 8/31/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5319-5335)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5174.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5319-5335)
- Mr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 9/10/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 9/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.