MACH Act

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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• Introduced in House

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 January 2025

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 January 2025

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Sponsors

• Vince Fong · R · Sponsor
• Kevin Mullin · D · Sponsor
• George Whitesides · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Mike Haridopolos · R · Cosponsor
• Sarah McBride · D · Cosponsor
• Jay Obernolte · R · Cosponsor
• Pat Harrigan · R · Cosponsor
• Laura Gillen · D · Cosponsor
• Nicholas Begich · R · Cosponsor
• Valerie Foushee · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] · R · Cosponsor
• · hssy00 · Standing

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