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H. R. 1325

Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025

Shown here: Engrossed in House (2025-03-24)

To provide for transparent licensing of commercial remote sensing systems, and for other purposes.

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025”.

2. Annual reports

(a) Deadlines

(1) In general

Section 60121(c) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking “120” and inserting “60”.

(2) Conforming amendment

Section 60126(a)(1)(E) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking “120” and inserting “60”.

(b) Notifications

Section 60126(a)(2) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking “section 60122; and” and inserting “paragraphs (5) and (6) of section 60122(b);”.

(c) Conditions

Section 60126(a) of title 51, United States Code, is amended—

(1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and

(2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:

(3) all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees pursuant to section 60122; and

(d) Tiers

Section 60126(a)(1) of title 51, United States Code, is amended—

(1) in subparagraph (D), by striking “and” at the end;

(2) in subparagraph (E), by inserting “and” at the end; and

(3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

(F) a list of all applications submitted and licenses granted in accordance therewith, listed by tier as defined in regulation, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization;

(e) Sunset

Section 60126 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking “September 30, 2020” and inserting “September 30, 2030”.

Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2025.

Kevin F. McCumber,

Clerk.