To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Sep 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.R. 5174 is a technical, non-substantive bill that reorganizes and updates Title 51 of the United States Code, the section of federal law governing NASA and national and commercial space programs. It restructures chapter headings and tables of contents, renumbers and relocates existing sections, updates outdated cross-references and committee names, and codifies several provisions—such as rules on counterfeit electronic parts, cybersecurity awareness programs, workforce development assessments, and reporting on program costs—that were previously enacted separately. The bill explicitly states that these changes are meant to clarify and modernize the code's organization and language without altering the actual meaning, legal effect, or judicial interpretation of existing law.
The bill primarily affects how federal law is organized and referenced rather than changing substantive policy. It is most relevant to NASA, congressional committees overseeing space and science policy, federal agencies coordinating on national security and space activities, and legal professionals or others who rely on accurate, current U.S. Code text. Ordinary members of the public are not directly affected by any new obligations or benefits, since the bill is described as a restatement rather than a policy change.
The bill was introduced in September 2025 by Rep. Jasmine Crockett and passed the House on August 31, 2026, by voice vote under a procedure used for noncontroversial measures. It now goes to the Senate for further consideration before it could be signed into law.
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Official summary
This bill restates current law concerning specified U.S. space programs and related activities. Those provisions are consolidated into title 51 of the United States Code (National and Commercial Space Programs).
Timeline
14 Sep 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5174 do?
- H.R. 5174 is a technical, non-substantive bill that reorganizes and updates Title 51 of the United States Code, the section of federal law governing NASA and national and commercial space programs. It restructures chapter headings and tables of contents, renumbers and relocates existing sections, updates outdated cross-references and committee names, and codifies several provisions—such as rules on counterfeit electronic parts, cybersecurity awareness programs, workforce development assessments, and reporting on program costs—that were previously enacted separately. The bill explicitly states that these changes are meant to clarify and modernize the code's organization and language without altering the actual meaning, legal effect, or judicial interpretation of existing law. The bill primarily affects how federal law is organized and referenced rather than changing substantive policy. It is most relevant to NASA, congressional committees overseeing space and science policy, federal agencies coordinating on national security and space activities, and legal professionals or others who rely on accurate, current U.S. Code text. Ordinary members of the public are not directly affected by any new obligations or benefits, since the bill is described as a restatement rather than a policy change. The bill was introduced in September 2025 by Rep. Jasmine Crockett and passed the House on August 31, 2026, by voice vote under a procedure used for noncontroversial measures. It now goes to the Senate for further consideration before it could be signed into law.
- Has H.R. 5174 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5174. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5174?
- H.R. 5174 was sponsored by Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5174?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (14 Sep 2026).
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