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# Senate Commerce Advances Bills Targeting Satellite Security
- URL: https://broadbandbreakfast.com/senate-commerce-advances-bills-targeting-satellite-security/
- Published: 2026-04-14T17:33:04.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-12T21:55:14.000Z
- Description: Measures include cybersecurity guidelines for commercial satellites and restrictions on foreign operators.
- Author: Georgina Mackie
- Tags: Satellite, #with-siderail, Cybersecurity, Senate Commerce Committee, Ted Cruz, Deb Fischer, Gary Peters, John Cornyn, Katie Britt, John Fetterman, Satellite Cybersecurity Act, Secure Space Act, Stop the Scroll Act, FTC, Mark Meador, Andrew Ferguson

WASHINGTON, April 14, 2026 – The Senate Commerce committee advanced nine bills Tuesday without objection, moving forward legislation to secure U.S. satellite systems and safeguard social media for minors.

Committee Chairman Sen. **Ted Cruz**, R-Texas, opened the executive session emphasizing cross-party cooperation. “This is an example where we can come together,” Cruz said, noting most committee members had co-sponsored at least one of the measures.

Lawmakers advanced [three key tech bills](https://broadbandbreakfast.com/senate-commerce-targets-satellite-security-in-next-executive-session/) as part of the package: the Secure Space Act, the Satellite Cybersecurity Act, and the Stop the Scroll Act.

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The [Secure Space Act](https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/%5Fcache/files/b76f7c12-58b7-4498-aaad-a6341d473d0d/fischer-secure-space-act-of-2025.pdf?ref=broadbandbreakfast.com), led by Sen. **Deb Fischer**, R-Neb., would restrict the Federal Communications Commission from granting licenses to companies deemed national security risks.

The committee also moved forward the [Satellite Cybersecurity Act](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3404/text?ref=broadbandbreakfast.com), introduced by Sens. **Gary Peters**, D-Mich., and **John Cornyn**, R-Texas. 

The bill directs the Commerce Department to develop voluntary cybersecurity guidelines and a broader strategy to protect commercial satellite systems.

Lawmakers also approved the [Stop the Scroll Act](https://www.britt.senate.gov/news/press-releases/u-s-senators-katie-britt-john-fetterman-introduce-bill-to-create-warning-label-requirement-for-social-media-platforms/?ref=broadbandbreakfast.com), from Sens. **Katie Britt**, R-Ala., and **John Fetterman**, D-Pa. The bill requires social media platforms to display mental health warning labels for minors, including repeated alerts after extended use.

The measures, approved by voice vote with little discussion, now move to the full Senate for consideration.

The Senate Commerce committee will reconvene Wednesday for [an oversight hearing](https://www.commerce.senate.gov/press/rep/release/oversight-of-the-federal-trade-commission/?ref=broadbandbreakfast.com) on the Federal Trade Commission, where senators will question current FTC leadership, Chairman **Andrew Ferguson** and Commissioner **Mark Meador**, on the agency’s priorities, enforcement approach, and overall productivity.