Bill · H.R. 9592· House(119-HR-9592)
American Space Leadership for the 21st Century Act
- Introduced
- 7/6/2026
- Last activity
- 7/6/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Sheri Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill is titled the ``American Space Leadership for the 21st Century Act''. It authorizes the Secretary of State to take actions to counter and reduce threats to United States space security. The legislation directs the Secretary of State to lead diplomatic engagements and pursue international agreements and risk reduction measures with allies and partners. It also encourages the Secretary to initiate space security dialogues with key allies and partners. Finally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to provide regular consultations and reports to appropriate congressional committees on space security threats.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
The bill promotes international cooperation, information sharing, and space security dialogues with key allies and partners.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+6
The legislation tasks the Secretary of State with leading diplomatic engagements and pursuing international norms and risk reduction measures.
Does this put more into space exploration?+5
The bill focuses on maintaining a secure and accessible space domain and promoting commercial space capabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthened Security through Partnerships: Section 3(b) and Section 6 allow the Secretary of State to coordinate with allies and partners, share information, and initiate space security dialogues to improve collective space security and promote secure supply chains. This could benefit individuals by ensuring greater national and economic security through international cooperation.
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Risk Reduction and Safety: Section 4(b) authorizes the pursuit of international risk reduction efforts to deter actions that disrupt space systems, mitigate the intentional creation of debris in space, and reduce the risk of miscommunication with adversaries like the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. This helps protect space-enabled services that people rely on daily.
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Congressional Accountability: Section 5(c) and Section 7 require the Secretary of State to notify and consult appropriate congressional committees regarding international agreements and emerging space threats. This provision ensures that our elected officials are held accountable and kept informed about national security actions in space.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Diplomatic Tensions: Section 3(b) and Section 4(b) involve characterizing and communicating threats and risks posed by cooperation with the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. These explicit actions and increased strategic costs for adversaries could heighten diplomatic friction and tensions between major space-faring nations.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+6Improves International Alliances+6Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Space Exploration+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3
- 7/6/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Ami BeraDemocrat · California