H.R. 477 · 119th Congress
MACH Act
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Franklin1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
Making Advancements in Commercial Hypersonics Act or the MACH Act
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jan 16, 2025
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: MACH Act
Also known as: Making Advancements in Commercial Hypersonics Act
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 16, 2025
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.