This document outlines 5 proposed amendments to the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act being considered by the U.S. House Armed Services Committee. Amendment 68 requests a study on space launch facility vulnerabilities and capacity concerns. Amendment 188 directs a report on risks from space debris and recommendations for remediation. Amendment 364 authorizes $50 million to create a Center of Excellence on the Space Force at a public 1890 institution, preferably partnered with a Hispanic-serving institution. Amendment 445 requires a briefing on leveraging commercial satellite servicing capabilities. Amendment 540 requires a briefing on additional recruitment measures for space career fields.

1. Briefing Note
Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
Committee: Armed Services
Bill Title: H.R. 5952 “National Defense Authorization Act”
Subject: Proposed Amendments
Date: 05/22/18
Executive Summary
This document outlines the relevant, proposed amendments for the U.S. House’s draft of the
2019 National Defense Authorization Act.
Amendments
Amend # House
Member(s)
Amendment Details
68 Pearce (R-NM)
Lujan (D-NM)
Requests a Space Launch study and report identifying
vulnerabilities and capacity concerns of the current launch
facilities.
188 Jackson Lee
(D-TX)
​Directs that the Secretary of DoD 240 days from enactment
will provide a report on the risks posed by man-made space
debris in low-earth orbit, including recommendations on
remediation of such risks, and outlines of plans to reduce the
incident of space debris.
364 Lawson (D-FL) Authorizes $50 million to a public 1890 institution for the
Secretary of Defense to create a Center of Excellence on the
Space Force and gives preference to a partnership between a
public 1890 institution and a public Hispanic-serving institution
445 Coffman (R-CO) Requires the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
Director of National Intelligence, to develop a briefing detailing
the costs, risks, and operational benefits of leveraging
commercial satellite servicing capabilities for national security
satellite systems.
540 Palmer (R-AL) Requires a briefing by the Secretary of the Air Force on the
need for additional recruitment measures for Space related
career fields.