119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 8851
The One Giant LEAP Act directs the Secretary of Transportation to create an electronic online portal for processing commercial space launch licenses and related federal approvals within one year of the bill's enactment. The portal would allow companies to submit and modify applications, track communications with the Transportation Department and other federal agencies, manage documentation, and monitor the status and timeline of their applications from initial submission through final approval or denial. The system would display key dates and processing timelines both to applicants and to the general public, creating transparency around how long the licensing process takes. This legislation affects commercial space companies seeking federal authorization to conduct launch activities, streamlining what has traditionally been a complex multi-agency approval process. No specific funding amount is identified in the bill text provided.