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H.R. 477 (119th)

MACH Act

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Introduced

16 January 2025

Last action

16 January 2025 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20], Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15], Rep. Whitesides, George [D-CA-27], Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8], Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23], Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10], Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4], Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4], Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18]

Subjects

Defence, Aviation

Source updated

13 January 2026

Defence · Aviation

Summary

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. 

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Timeline

  1. 16 January 2025

    Introduced

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

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  2. 16 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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