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House bill · H.R. 8198 (119th Congress)

OUTPACE in Space Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 6, 2026

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

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Summary

The bill would amend title 51 of the U.S. Code with provisions on commercial space launch and reentry, including a sense-of-Congress statement that the Federal Aviation Administration should give the commercial space transportation and hypersonic industries access to the national airspace while maintaining aviation safety and public health and safety.

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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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Full history

  1. Apr 6, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Apr 6, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Apr 6, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

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