Senate Commerce Advances Bills Targeting Satellite Security
Measures include cybersecurity guidelines for commercial satellites and restrictions on foreign operators.
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 as part of the package: the Secure Space Act, the Satellite Cybersecurity Act, and the Stop the Scroll Act.
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