Bills Introduced – 2-10-25

Yesterday, with both the House and Senate in session, there were 46 bills introduced. One of those bills will receive additional coverage in this blog:

• HR 1154 To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue guidance with respect to space systems, services, and technology as critical infrastructure, and for other purposes. Calvert, Ken [Rep.-R-CA-41]

Space Geek

This bill looks like it will be similar to HR 5017, the Space Infrastructure Act, that was introduced in July 2023 by Rep Lieu (D,CA). Calvert was a cosponsor of that bill. No action was taken on HR 5017. Interestingly, Lieu is a cosponsor of this latest version of the bill. There is no telling why the change in sponsor status.

Calvert has a press release on this legislation.

Mention in Passing

There is one bill that I would like to mention in passing:

• HR 1161 To authorize the President to enter into negotiations to acquire Greenland and to rename Greenland as "Red, White, and Blueland". Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [Rep.-R-GA-1]

It is way too early in this session to be handing out prizes for silliest bill description, but this bill by Carter will likely remain in the running for quite some time (I hope).