H.R. 477 119th Congress House

MACH Act

Official title: To advance scientific research and technology development of hypersonic vehicles, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 16, 2025 Introduced by: Vince Fong Republican · California See on congress.gov

Science, Technology, Communications

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Jan 16, 2025

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

Jan 16, 2025

Introduced in House

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

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Science, Space, and Technology Committee
House of Representatives

Lobbying activity 5

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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SENATE
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Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
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Natl Security Council (NSC)
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