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U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2022
12/30/2022, 3:49 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6391
Bill 117 hr 6391, also known as the U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main goal of this bill is to reaffirm the United States' commitment to maintaining its leadership in space exploration and technology.
The bill outlines several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. Firstly, it calls for increased funding for NASA and other space-related agencies to support ongoing missions and research. This includes funding for the development of new technologies, such as advanced propulsion systems and spacecraft, as well as continued support for existing programs like the International Space Station.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in space exploration. It calls for the United States to work closely with other countries and organizations to advance shared goals in space, such as exploring Mars and other celestial bodies. Furthermore, the bill highlights the importance of promoting STEM education and workforce development in the field of space exploration. It calls for increased funding for programs that support STEM education, as well as initiatives to encourage more young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Overall, the U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2022 is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at ensuring that the United States remains at the forefront of space exploration and technology. By investing in research, fostering international cooperation, and promoting STEM education, the bill seeks to secure America's position as a global leader in space exploration for years to come.
The bill outlines several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. Firstly, it calls for increased funding for NASA and other space-related agencies to support ongoing missions and research. This includes funding for the development of new technologies, such as advanced propulsion systems and spacecraft, as well as continued support for existing programs like the International Space Station.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in space exploration. It calls for the United States to work closely with other countries and organizations to advance shared goals in space, such as exploring Mars and other celestial bodies. Furthermore, the bill highlights the importance of promoting STEM education and workforce development in the field of space exploration. It calls for increased funding for programs that support STEM education, as well as initiatives to encourage more young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Overall, the U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2022 is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at ensuring that the United States remains at the forefront of space exploration and technology. By investing in research, fostering international cooperation, and promoting STEM education, the bill seeks to secure America's position as a global leader in space exploration for years to come.
Congressional Summary of HR 6391
U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2022
This bill authorizes funding for FY2021 to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), continues U.S. use of the International Space Station (ISS) through FY2030, and authorizes programs and activities.
Among other requirements, NASA must
- maintain competitiveness within the human landing system program by funding no fewer than two entities,
- establish a plan for the manufacture of advanced spacesuits,
- establish a low-Earth orbit commercial development program to encourage commercial use and development of space by private entities in the United States, and
- update and improve the cybersecurity of NASA space assets and supporting infrastructure and maintain a Security Operations Center to respond to cybersecurity threats to NASA information technology systems.
Additionally, the bill authorizes NASA to maintain two operational mobile launch platforms to enable multiple configurations of the Space Launch System and conduct missions to intermediate destinations, such as the Moon, in order to achieve human exploration of Mars.
Further, the Department of Defense must review each of its planned, ongoing, and completed activities, programs, and projects on the ISS.
The bill also (1) limits cooperation by NASA with China, and (2) provides for a designated invention to be the exclusive property of a user under specified conditions.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6391
Bill HR 6391 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 12, 2022. Bill HR 6391 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 12, 2022. Bill HR 6391's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 12, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6391
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6391
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsPotential Impact Areas
- Advisory bodies
- Asia
- Aviation and airports
- Canada
- China
- Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
- Computer security and identity theft
- Congressional oversight
- Europe
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Foreign and international corporations
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Intellectual property
- International organizations and cooperation
- International scientific cooperation
- Japan
- Lakes and rivers
- Licensing and registrations
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Navigation, waterways, harbors
- Performance measurement
- Property rights
- Public contracts and procurement
- Public-private cooperation
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Russia
- Space flight and exploration
- Spacecraft and satellites
- Technology transfer and commercialization
- Trade secrets and economic espionage
- Worker safety and health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6391
U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2022
To ensure continued United States leadership in space and low-Earth orbit.
U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2022
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6391
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