Space Research Innovation Act

House Bill 7236 - Space Research Innovation Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:16:53Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7236 Space Research Innovation Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7236

Space Research Innovation Act

This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to (1) establish a university-affiliated research center to facilitate NASA capabilities, and (2) use the research center to fund analyses and engineering support related to cis-lunar and deep-space missions and interplanetary research.

The bill lists the following entities as eligible to participate in the research center: (1) an institution of higher education, (2) an operator of a federally funded research and development center, and (3) a nonprofit or not-for-profit research institution.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7236

Bill HR 7236 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7236 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7236's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of June 18, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7236

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7236

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Higher education

- Public-private cooperation

- Research administration and funding

- Space flight and exploration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7236

Space Research Innovation Act

To allow the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish a research center for deep space and interplanetary research, and for other purposes.

Space Research Innovation Act