Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-19T14:55:33Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 582 Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/19/2025, 2:55 PM

Summary of Bill S 582

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 582

Bill S 582 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2025. Bill S 582 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 13, 2025. Bill S 582's most recent activity was Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. as of March 12, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 582

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 582

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 582

A bill to provide for the authorized use of Federal vehicle transportation by certain astronauts.A bill to provide for the authorized use of Federal vehicle transportation by certain astronauts.

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