Bill119th CongressFiled May 15, 2026
H.R. 8851
To amend title 51, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an electronic processing portal for licenses and other approvals related to commercial space launch activities, and for other purposes.
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8](R-FL)Sponsor
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- May 15, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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