Edith Thornton

on improving space situational awareness, which involves tracking and predicting the movements of objects in space to prevent collisions and ensure the safety of satellites and spacecraft.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the modification of the functions and leadership of the Office of Space Commerce. This office plays a crucial role in promoting the commercial use of outer space and will now be tasked with overseeing efforts to enhance space situational awareness and coordinate space traffic.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve data sharing and collaboration among government agencies, commercial entities, and international partners to better monitor and manage activities in space. This will help prevent conflicts and ensure the responsible use of outer space resources. Overall, the Space Situational Awareness and Space Traffic Coordination Act aims to strengthen the United States' capabilities in space monitoring and coordination, ultimately promoting the safe and sustainable use of outer space for both commercial and national security purposes.

s within the federal government. The bill would require federal agencies to submit annual reports detailing the bonuses given to SES employees, including the amount of the bonus, the criteria used to determine eligibility for the bonus, and the justification for awarding the bonus.

The purpose of this bill is to provide greater oversight and accountability for the use of taxpayer funds in awarding bonuses to high-level government employees. By requiring agencies to report on the bonuses given to SES employees, Congress and the public will have a better understanding of how these bonuses are being awarded and whether they are being given out fairly and appropriately.

In addition to requiring annual reports on SES bonuses, the bill also includes provisions for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the bonus program and to make recommendations for improving transparency and accountability in the awarding of bonuses to SES employees. Overall, the Senior Executive Bonus Transparency Act seeks to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly and that bonuses awarded to SES employees are based on merit and performance. By requiring agencies to report on these bonuses, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the federal government.