Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act

# Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act - Summary **What the bill does:** This bill would create a new advisory committee under the Office of Space Commerce tasked with giving advice on the commercial space industry. The committee would identify problems facing U.S.

space companies, recommend ways to support growth and innovation in the sector, and review practices for protecting the Moon, other planets, and Earth from contamination caused by space activities. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects commercial space companies, the federal government's space agencies, and the broader commercial space industry. It could also indirectly affect environmental protection efforts by ensuring space activities don't harm celestial bodies or Earth's environment. **Key provisions:** The committee would include representatives from various fields with expertise in commercial space, would operate for ten years before automatically ending, and would focus on both promoting the industry and ensuring environmental safeguards for space exploration. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee (S 434, 119th Congress), meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.