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House bill · H.R. 477 (119th Congress)

MACH Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Oct 31, 2025

Sponsor: Vince Fong (U.S. Representative, CA-20, Republican)

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Summary

Making Advancements in Commercial Hypersonics Act or the MACH Act This bill permits the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a research program to facilitate the testing of high-speed aircraft and related technologies, to be known as the Making Advancements in Commercial Hypersonics Program. Within a specified time period, NASA must develop a strategic plan for such research. NASA must also consult with the Department of Defense and the Federal Aviation Administration on these efforts. Under the program, NASA may not (1) fund the development of hypersonic and related technologies; or (2) enter into an agreement with certain foreign entities of concern, including entities owned or controlled by China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

12

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Democratic6
  • Republican6

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Full history

  1. Oct 31, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Jan 16, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Jan 16, 2025

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    U.S. House

  4. Jan 16, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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