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  "description": "Measures include cybersecurity guidelines for commercial satellites and restrictions on foreign operators.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-14T17:33:04.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "three key tech bills",
    "Learn more about the Broadband Community...",
    "Start Your Broadband Journey Here",
    "Secure Space Act",
    "Satellite Cybersecurity Act",
    "Stop the Scroll Act",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, April 14, 2026 – The Senate Commerce committee advanced nine bills Tuesday without objection, moving forward legislation to secure U.S. satellite systems and safeguard social media for minors.\n\nCommittee Chairman Sen. **Ted Cruz** , R-Texas, opened the executive session emphasizing cross-party cooperation. “This is an example where we can come together,” Cruz said, noting most committee members had co-sponsored at least one of the measures.\n\nLawmakers advanced three key tech bills as part of the package: the Secure Space Act, the Satellite Cybersecurity Act, and the Stop the Scroll Act.\n\nLearn more about the Broadband Community...\n\n\n                            Start Your Broadband Journey Here\n                        \n\nThe Secure Space Act, led by Sen. **Deb Fischer** , R-Neb., would restrict the Federal Communications Commission from granting licenses to companies deemed national security risks.\n\nThe committee also moved forward the Satellite Cybersecurity Act, introduced by Sens. **Gary Peters** , D-Mich., and **John Cornyn** , R-Texas.\n\nThe bill directs the Commerce Department to develop voluntary cybersecurity guidelines and a broader strategy to protect commercial satellite systems.\n\nLawmakers also approved the Stop the Scroll Act, from Sens. **Katie Britt** , R-Ala., and **John Fetterman** , D-Pa. The bill requires social media platforms to display mental health warning labels for minors, including repeated alerts after extended use.\n\nThe measures, approved by voice vote with little discussion, now move to the full Senate for consideration.\n\nThe Senate Commerce committee will reconvene Wednesday for an oversight hearing on the Federal Trade Commission, where senators will question current FTC leadership, Chairman **Andrew Ferguson** and Commissioner**Mark Meador** , on the agency’s priorities, enforcement approach, and overall productivity.",
  "title": "Senate Commerce Advances Bills Targeting Satellite Security",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-21T21:57:09.243Z"
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