Sheri Biggs (R-SC)
American Space Leadership for the 21st Century Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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
The bill is titled the ``American Space Leadership for the 21st Century Act''. It authorizes the Secretary of State to take actions to counter and reduce threats to United States space security. The legislation directs the Secretary of State to lead diplomatic engagements and pursue international agreements and risk reduction measures with allies and partners. It also encourages the Secretary to initiate space security dialogues with key allies and partners. Finally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to provide regular consultations and reports to appropriate congressional committees on space security threats.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill promotes international cooperation, information sharing, and space security dialogues with key allies and partners.
- Scored +6
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The legislation tasks the Secretary of State with leading diplomatic engagements and pursuing international norms and risk reduction measures.
- Scored +5
Does this put more into space exploration?
The bill focuses on maintaining a secure and accessible space domain and promoting commercial space capabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthened Security through Partnerships: Section 3(b) and Section 6 allow the Secretary of State to coordinate with allies and partners, share information, and initiate space security dialogues to improve collective space security and promote secure supply chains. This could benefit individuals by ensuring greater national and economic security through international cooperation.
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Risk Reduction and Safety: Section 4(b) authorizes the pursuit of international risk reduction efforts to deter actions that disrupt space systems, mitigate the intentional creation of debris in space, and reduce the risk of miscommunication with adversaries like the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. This helps protect space-enabled services that people rely on daily.
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Congressional Accountability: Section 5(c) and Section 7 require the Secretary of State to notify and consult appropriate congressional committees regarding international agreements and emerging space threats. This provision ensures that our elected officials are held accountable and kept informed about national security actions in space.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Diplomatic Tensions: Section 3(b) and Section 4(b) involve characterizing and communicating threats and risks posed by cooperation with the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. These explicit actions and increased strategic costs for adversaries could heighten diplomatic friction and tensions between major space-faring nations.
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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The legislation tasks the Secretary of State with leading diplomatic engagements and pursuing international norms and risk reduction measures. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill promotes international cooperation, information sharing, and space security dialogues with key allies and partners. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill enhances coordination and resilience for space-enabled services that underpin national security systems.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates regular consultations, notifications, and reports to appropriate congressional committees regarding space threats. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill grants the Secretary of State additional responsibilities and oversight authorities regarding space security diplomacy.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more into space exploration? — The bill focuses on maintaining a secure and accessible space domain and promoting commercial space capabilities.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — United States commercial space companies are supported as a soft power tool and given pathways for international cooperation.
- 7/6/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Ami BeraDemocrat · California