Rep. Calvert Introduces the Space Infrastructure Act

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) introduced the Space Infrastructure Act, H.R. 1154, to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate space systems, services and technology as a sector of critical infrastructure. Reps. Lieu (CA-36), Carbajal (CA-24), and Fitzpatrick (PA-1) are original cosponsors of the bill. Reps. Calvert and Lieu are Co-Chairs of the Congressional Aerospace Caucus.

“The Space Infrastructure Act designates our space systems as critical infrastructure and takes appropriate measures to protect them,” said Rep. Calvert. “As our economy and essential communication systems become increasingly reliant on the support of space-based systems and services, we must act accordingly to increase the safeguards that shield them from any potential threats.”

“From navigation systems to banking to communications systems – space is infrastructure,” said Rep. Lieu. “To ensure this sector receives the necessary attention and resources, we must designate space as critical infrastructure. As Co-Chair of the California Aerospace Caucus, I’m pleased to partner with fellow Co-Chair Ken Calvert, and Representatives Carbajal and Fitzpatrick, on this bipartisan effort to protect space-based assets. This designation will help protect both our domestic and national security space infrastructure.”

"Space operations are a critical part of day-to-day life in the United States – from communications satellites in orbit to the launch systems that put them there,” said Rep. Carbajal. “I'm proud to be part of bipartisan legislation that ensures assessments of our nation's critical sectors reflect the role that space infrastructure has in our homes, our commerce, and our national security."

"As we confront an evolving landscape of threats from global adversaries, it is imperative that we adopt a forward-thinking approach to safeguarding our critical infrastructure in space,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick. “The bipartisan Space Infrastructure Act is a crucial step in ensuring the resilience and security of our nation’s space assets by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to formally designate our space systems and technologies as integral components of our national infrastructure. This bipartisan effort will strengthen our ability to respond to emerging threats and maintain our leadership in space.”

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