H.R. 5174 · Passed House · Science, Technology, Communications

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.

Sponsor: Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)

What it does

• Consolidates and restates current law concerning U.S. space programs and related activities into title 51 of the United States Code.
• Makes technical amendments to title 51 to keep the statutory framework current with existing policy and practice.
• Improves organization and clarity of the United States Code as it pertains to national and commercial space programs.

Official summary

This bill restates current law concerning specified U.S. space programs and related activities. Those provisions are consolidated into title 51 of the United States Code (National and Commercial Space Programs).

Latest action

Sep 14, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee: Senate Judiciary