A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors · See all 12 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Making Advancements in Commercial Hypersonics Act" or the "MACH Act," aims to advance scientific research and technology development for hypersonic vehicles. It allows the NASA Administrator to establish the Making Advancements in Commercial Hypersonics Program. This program is intended to facilitate testing opportunities for high-speed aircraft and other related technologies. The Administrator is required to develop a strategic plan that aligns with existing hypersonic research roadmaps. Additionally, the bill mandates coordination with other mission directorates and consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the FAA.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +4
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill establishes a new program through NASA specifically to advance scientific research and technology development in hypersonics.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
The program aims to facilitate testing for high-speed aircraft technologies, which supports the commercial aerospace industry.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
The program creates opportunities for commercial entities involved in high-speed aircraft development to test their technologies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Facilitation of Technology Testing: The establishment of the Making Advancements in Commercial Hypersonics Program provides opportunities for testing high-speed aircraft and technologies that advance scientific research and technology development (Section 2(a)).
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Strategic Planning and Oversight: The requirement for the Administrator to develop a strategic plan ensures that program activities align with the established hypersonic research roadmap (Section 2(c)).
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Inter-agency Collaboration: The bill requires the Administrator to consult and collaborate with the Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the development, testing, and evaluation of high-speed aircraft (Section 2(d)).
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Transparency and Accountability: The Administrator is required to submit reports to specific House and Senate committees detailing program activities and annual progress, including the number and type of testing opportunities (Section 2(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Funding Limitations: The Program is prohibited from funding the actual development of technologies that are supported by the testing described in the program (Section 2(b)).
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Restrictions on Partnerships: The Administrator is prohibited from developing or executing agreements related to these technologies with any entity of concern, foreign business entity, or foreign country of concern (Section 2(f)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The program aims to facilitate testing for high-speed aircraft technologies, which supports the commercial aerospace industry. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The program provides testing opportunities for commercial high-speed aircraft technologies.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The program creates opportunities for commercial entities involved in high-speed aircraft development to test their technologies. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Advancements in high-speed travel may eventually benefit urban connectivity.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill establishes a new program through NASA specifically to advance scientific research and technology development in hypersonics.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the NASA Administrator to submit annual progress reports to various House and Senate committees.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The advancement of high-speed aircraft technologies could eventually impact future transit infrastructure.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill mandates consultation with the Secretary of Defense to align aerospace technology development with national interests.
- 1/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 8/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Nicholas BegichRepublican · Alaska
Scott FranklinRepublican · Florida
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia
George WhitesidesDemocrat · California