Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Bill 119 s 582, also known as the "Astronaut Transportation Authorization Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to allow certain astronauts to use Federal vehicle transportation for official purposes. The bill specifies that astronauts who have completed at least one spaceflight mission and are actively training for future missions are eligible to use Federal vehicles for transportation to and from training facilities, launch sites, and other necessary locations.

The bill outlines the conditions under which astronauts may use Federal vehicles, including the requirement that the transportation must be related to their official duties as astronauts. Additionally, the bill specifies that the use of Federal vehicles by astronauts must be approved by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) or their designee.

Overall, the Astronaut Transportation Authorization Act seeks to provide astronauts with the necessary transportation resources to effectively carry out their duties and responsibilities in preparation for space missions. The bill does not appear to have any partisan bias and focuses solely on the practical needs of astronauts in their training and preparation for space exploration.