Bills · HR 5175
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5175International Affairs
Quad Space Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to strengthen international cooperation on crucial space issues at a time when space is becoming increasingly important for both everyday life and national security. By encouraging the U.S. to work with key allies like Australia, India, and Japan, it seeks to create a more unified approach to managing space traffic, ensuring responsible space behavior, and fostering innovation in the space industry. If this bill becomes law, it could lay the groundwork for shared policies that help prevent conflicts in space, protect vital satellite infrastructure, and support economic growth in the space sector for these countries. Without it, such coordinated discussions might not happen as formally or as quickly, potentially leaving each country to address these complex space challenges more independently.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Defense to initiate discussions with Australia, India, and Japan through the Quad.
This formalizes a push for international dialogue on space among key allies, which might not happen otherwise.
PROVISION 02
Discussions will focus on best practices in space, space situational awareness, and space industrial policy.
These are critical areas for ensuring safe, secure, and economically viable operations in space.
PROVISION 03
The Secretary of Defense must submit a report to Congress detailing identified areas of mutual interest and planned steps for formalizing cooperation.
This ensures accountability and provides Congress with information to guide future policy decisions related to space cooperation.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 8
Introduced in House
SEP 8
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5175
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 8, 2025
Last actionSep 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025
House BillHR 5175International Affairs
Quad Space Act
INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 8, 2025
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READING
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