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Committee backs creation of Space Commerce Advisory Committee to include industry input

5098367 · June 25, 2025

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The committee ordered the Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act to be reported favorably; the bill would establish a 15‑member federal advisory committee to provide industry input on commercial space activities.

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Thursday advanced the Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act, which would establish a 15‑member Federal Advisory Committee to provide stakeholders a formal forum to advise federal policymakers on commercial space activities.

Senators said the measure, sponsored by Senator Gary Peters and Senator Roger Wicker, would ensure that key industry and stakeholder voices are represented as the nascent commercial space sector develops. Committee comments framed the advisory committee as a venue for industry input on regulation, safety and competition issues.

Senator Peters and others said they expect the advisory committee to cover topics including commercial launch and re‑entry policy, debris mitigation and regulatory coordination across agencies. The measure was ordered to be reported favorably as part of the omnibus motion that advanced several bills out of committee.

One senator recorded a formal no vote on S.434 during the roll call on the omnibus motion, saying “I don't think we need more committees,” but the omnibus motion to report the bills carried and S.434 was ordered to be reported favorably.