HR 477 119th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications

MACH Act

Introduced: January 12, 2026 Introduced by: Fong, Vince Republican · California See on congress.gov

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

Jan 16, 2025

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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.

What's happening now January 16, 2025

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

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