NASA Enhanced-Use Leasing Extension Act of 2022

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Explore the details of House Bill 6620 NASA Enhanced-Use Leasing Extension Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6620

Bill 117 HR 6620, also known as the NASA Enhanced-Use Leasing Extension Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation that aims to extend the authority of NASA to enter into enhanced-use leasing agreements for an additional five years.

Enhanced-use leasing agreements allow NASA to lease out underutilized or vacant property to private entities for commercial use, with the goal of generating revenue for the agency. These agreements can help NASA offset costs and improve the efficiency of its operations.

The bill specifies that any revenue generated from enhanced-use leasing agreements must be used to support NASA's mission and goals. It also requires NASA to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the status of its enhanced-use leasing activities. Overall, the NASA Enhanced-Use Leasing Extension Act of 2022 seeks to continue and expand NASA's ability to enter into these agreements in order to maximize the use of its resources and support its important work in space exploration and research.

Congressional Summary of HR 6620

NASA Enhanced-Use Leasing Extension Act of 2022

This bill extends through 2022 the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to lease its non-excess real property and related personal property.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6620

Bill HR 6620 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2022. Bill HR 6620 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2022. Bill HR 6620's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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 February 7, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6620

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6620

NASA Enhanced-Use Leasing Extension Act of 2022

To amend title 51, United States Code, to extend the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter into leases of non-excess property of the Administration.