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This bill, titled the Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025, mandates a comprehensive review and strategy development to bolster the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, which are privately owned or operated systems licensed for business use, including their ground infrastructure and transmission links. The bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and report to Congress on existing federal efforts to support commercial satellite cybersecurity, their effectiveness, resources provided, and the reliance of critical infrastructure (essential services like power and water) on these systems. Additionally, the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with other agencies, must establish a publicly accessible online clearinghouse within 180 days of enactment to provide resources and voluntary cybersecurity recommendations for commercial satellite system operators, with a specific focus on assisting small businesses. The Secretary, along with the National Space Council and the Office of the National Cyber Director, will also develop and submit a strategy to Congress outlining federal agency roles and responsibilities for improving satellite cybersecurity, ensuring that these systems are considered in critical infrastructure risk analyses. The bill clarifies that it does not designate commercial satellite systems as critical infrastructure themselves nor does it alter existing agency authorities.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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