Advanced Nuclear Fission and Fusion Propulsion Systems Act
Latest action (5 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, the Advanced Nuclear Fission and Fusion Propulsion Systems Act, would direct the Secretary of the Air Force to establish a pilot program. This program would involve conducting in-space technology demonstrations of advanced nuclear fission and fusion propulsion systems. The goal is to reduce technical risks and inform future development for national security space missions, including operations beyond geosynchronous orbit.
The pilot program, if established by the Secretary, would require the selection of entities with a history of subcomponent and prototype development. Within three years of the bill's enactment, in-space demonstrations would need to occur. The Air Force Research Laboratory would oversee these demonstrations, which would include establishing objectives, planning operations, conducting ground tests, assisting with launch services, and collecting on-orbit data to assess performance.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services. The Secretary of the Air Force would have 180 days after enactment to establish the pilot program and must submit a plan to congressional defense committees before it begins. A report on the program's activities, risks, and China's parallel efforts would be due one year after enactment.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 5, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10750 do?
- This bill, the Advanced Nuclear Fission and Fusion Propulsion Systems Act, would direct the Secretary of the Air Force to establish a pilot program. This program would involve conducting in-space technology demonstrations of advanced nuclear fission and fusion propulsion systems. The goal is to reduce technical risks and inform future development for national security space missions, including operations beyond geosynchronous orbit. The pilot program, if established by the Secretary, would require the selection of entities with a history of subcomponent and prototype development. Within three years of the bill's enactment, in-space demonstrations would need to occur. The Air Force Research Laboratory would oversee these demonstrations, which would include establishing objectives, planning operations, conducting ground tests, assisting with launch services, and collecting on-orbit data to assess performance. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services. The Secretary of the Air Force would have 180 days after enactment to establish the pilot program and must submit a plan to congressional defense committees before it begins. A report on the program's activities, risks, and China's parallel efforts would be due one year after enactment.
- Has H.R. 10750 become law?
- Not yet. As of 5 Oct 2026, H.R. 10750 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10750?
- H.R. 10750 was sponsored by Rep. George Whitesides [D-CA27] (Democrat-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10750?
- Introduced (5 Oct 2026).
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