H.R.1325 - Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1325, the Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025, focuses on modifying the reporting requirements and extending the sunset provision for commercial remote sensing systems. The bill amends Title 51 of the United States Code, specifically sections related to annual reports and notifications concerning the licensing of these systems. It aims to make the licensing process more transparent by requiring detailed information on license applications, granted licenses, and the rationale behind tier categorizations.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill is to streamline the reporting deadlines for commercial remote sensing systems, changing the reporting timeframe from 120 to 60 days. Additionally, it extends the sunset provision for these regulations to September 30, 2030, ensuring their continued enforcement. The bill also enhances transparency by requiring more detailed reporting on licensing conditions and tier categorizations.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency in the licensing process for commercial remote sensing systems.
- Streamlined reporting deadlines, potentially improving efficiency.
- Extension of the sunset provision, providing regulatory certainty for the industry.
- More detailed information on licensing conditions available to the public.
- Clearer understanding of the rationale behind tier categorizations for licenses.
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Potential Disadvantages
- The changes primarily affect reporting and transparency, with limited direct negative impacts.
- Potential for increased administrative burden on government agencies due to more detailed reporting requirements.
- No direct disadvantages to the American people are apparent from the bill's provisions.
- The bill does not address broader concerns related to data privacy or national security implications of remote sensing.
- The focus on commercial aspects might overshadow potential public interest uses of remote sensing data.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the constitutional mandate of Congress to regulate commerce (Article I, Section 8). By providing a framework for licensing and regulating commercial remote sensing systems, the bill facilitates economic activity while ensuring transparency and accountability. The amendments to Title 51 of the United States Code are within the legislative powers granted to Congress.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).