United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 R · 6 D cosponsors

HR 477 — MACH Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    1 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 R · 6 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Making Advancements in Commercial Hypersonics Act or the MACH ActThis 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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 534 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (534)

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Subjects

transportation technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 477 do?
Making Advancements in Commercial Hypersonics Act or the MACH ActThis 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.
Who sponsors HR 477?
HR 477 is sponsored by Fong, Vince (Republican), Mullin, Kevin (Democratic), Whitesides, George (Democratic), Vindman, Eugene Simon (Democratic), McCormick, Richard (Republican), Haridopolos, Mike (Republican), McBride, Sarah (Democratic), Obernolte, Jay (Republican), Harrigan, Pat (Republican), Gillen, Laura (Democratic), Begich, Nicholas J. (Republican), Foushee, Valerie P. (Democratic), and Franklin, Scott (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 477?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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