H.R. 5174, the To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code., passed the House on August 31, 2026.
H.R. 5174 — To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as neces…
What it does
This bill makes technical corrections and reorganizations to Title 51 of the U.S. Code (the space law codification). It reorganizes NASA chapters, updates committee names, adds new sections on counterfeit parts detection, information security, workforce diversity, and commercial space activities, and clarifies provisions on international space agreements and facilities management. The bill primarily serves administrative housekeeping and does not create new substantive rights or restrictions for ordinary citizens.
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What happens next
H.R. 5174 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Jasmine Crockett.