In CommitteeFiled Apr 6, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Apr 6, 2026
Summary
The OUTPACE in Space Act directs the FAA and the Transportation Secretary to remove regulatory roadblocks for U.S. commercial launch and reentry, to hire aerospace experts quickly, and to report on how many more flights could be added. It also tells the Commerce and Transportation secretaries not to do space‑related research with certain foreign groups deemed a security risk. The goal is to keep U.S. space operations competitive and safe.
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