H.R. 1325

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To provide for transparent licensing of commercial remote sensing systems, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · February 13, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Lucas · Committee: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

SEC. 1. Short title

(a) Deadlines
- (1) In general
  - Section 60121(c) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking and inserting .
- (2) Conforming amendment
  - Section 60126(a)(1)(E) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking and inserting .
(b) Notifications
- Section 60126(a)(2) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking section 60122; andand inserting paragraphs (5) and (6) of section 60122(b);.
(c) Conditions
- Section 60126(a) of title 51, United States Code, is amended—
  - by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
  - by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:
    - all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees pursuant to section 60122; and
(d) Tiers
- Section 60126(a)(1) of title 51, United States Code, is amended—
  - in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the end;
  - in subparagraph (E), by inserting at the end; and
    - a list of all applications submitted and licenses granted in accordance therewith, listed by tier as defined in regulation, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization;
  - by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
(e) Sunset
- Section 60126 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2020and inserting September 30, 2030.