The SPACEPORT Act modifies the federal grant program that helps states and local agencies modernize spaceport infrastructure. The bill expands eligibility to include a wider range of public entities and broadens the types of space activities supported—now covering civil, national security, and commercial space transportation needs rather than just government spaceflight. It allows federal grants to cover up to 90 percent of project costs, with the Transportation Secretary able to waive this limit if deemed in the national interest. The legislation authorizes $10 million annually for these infrastructure grants and requires the Transportation Secretary to report to Congress within two years on space transportation demand, funding options, and international competitiveness, with updates every four years thereafter. The bill ensures coordination across multiple federal agencies including Defense, NASA, and Commerce to evaluate projects and develop criteria that account for impacts on existing government launch facilities.
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