NASA Talent Exchange Program Act

3/6/2024, 11:08 AM

Summary of Bill S 3488

The NASA Talent Exchange Program Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3488, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a talent exchange program within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This program would allow employees of NASA to temporarily work at other federal agencies, private sector organizations, or academic institutions, and vice versa.

The goal of the NASA Talent Exchange Program is to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing between NASA and other entities, ultimately enhancing the agency's ability to achieve its mission of space exploration and scientific discovery. By allowing employees to gain experience and expertise outside of NASA, the program aims to bring new perspectives and ideas back to the agency, leading to innovation and improved performance.

The bill outlines the requirements for participating in the talent exchange program, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and the duration of exchanges. It also establishes reporting requirements for NASA to track the effectiveness of the program and ensure that it is meeting its goals. Overall, the NASA Talent Exchange Program Act seeks to strengthen NASA's workforce by providing opportunities for employees to gain valuable experience and skills outside of the agency, ultimately benefiting both NASA and the broader space exploration community.

Current Status of Bill S 3488

Bill S 3488 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 13, 2023. Bill S 3488 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 13, 2023.  Bill S 3488's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of December 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3488

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3488

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3488

NASA Talent Exchange Program ActNASA Talent Exchange Program ActA bill to amend title 51, United States Code, to provide for a NASA public-private talent program, and for other purposes.A bill to amend title 51, United States Code, to provide for a NASA public-private talent program, and for other purposes.
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