Bills · HR 3142
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3142Taxation
Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 1· LAST ACTION MAY 1
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to boost the U.S. space industry and maintain America's competitive edge in space exploration and commerce. By making it cheaper to build and improve spaceports, the bill could encourage more investment in space infrastructure, which is crucial for everything from satellite launches to future human spaceflight missions. If this bill becomes law, we could see faster development of new space facilities, potentially leading to more innovation, job growth, and a stronger position for the U.S. in the global space race. Without it, funding for spaceport projects would likely remain more expensive, potentially slowing down the expansion and modernization of these critical facilities, which could put the U.S. at a disadvantage against other nations investing heavily in space.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows spaceports to be financed with tax-exempt bonds, just like airports.
This makes it cheaper for state and local governments to borrow money for building and improving spaceport facilities.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that spaceport property on federally leased land can still qualify for tax-exempt bond financing.
This removes a potential legal hurdle for many spaceports, as they often operate on or near federal property.
PROVISION 03
Defines 'spaceport' broadly to include facilities for manufacturing, assembly, repair, flight control, and launch/reentry services, and notes they don't need to be open to the general public.
This ensures a wide range of space-related infrastructure projects can benefit from the financing, even if primarily serving private or government entities.
PROVISION 04
Prevents bonds from losing tax-exempt status if the federal government pays rent or user fees for using the spaceport.
This is crucial because federal agencies like NASA are major users of spaceports, and this prevents their involvement from undermining the financing structure.
PROVISION 05
Excludes spaceport bonds from state-level annual caps on certain tax-exempt bonds.
This allows states to issue more bonds specifically for spaceport development without impacting their ability to fund other public projects.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
28
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 1 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 1
Introduced in House
MAY 1
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3142
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 1, 2025
Last actionMay 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 1, 2025
House BillHR 3142Taxation
Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 1, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 1, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
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