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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-2800| Senate 
| Updated: 12/21/2020
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for FY2021. The bill provides for continued use of the International Space Station through 2030 and authorizes NASA programs and activities, including a rocket engine test infrastructure program, a low-Earth orbit commercialization program, a Lunar Discovery Program for lunar science research, a 21st Century Aeronautics Capabilities Initiative, a Skilled Technical Education Outreach Program for secondary school students, and a 21st Century Space Launch Infrastructure Program. NASA shall establish the Planetary Defense Coordination Office to implement a program for surveying threats posed by near-Earth objects equal to or greater than 140 meters in diameter. NASA shall also continue providing opportunities for formal and informal STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science) education engagement activities, including under the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR).

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-442
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017
Nov 6, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 6, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 13, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jan 29, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5666
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 8, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-262.
Sep 8, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525.
Dec 18, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7666-7682)
Dec 18, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7650-7682; text: CR S7651-7666)
Dec 18, 2020
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 20, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 21, 2020
Received in the House.
Dec 21, 2020
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-442
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017


  • November 6, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 6, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 13, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • January 29, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5666
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 8, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-262.


  • September 8, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525.


  • December 18, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 18, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7666-7682)


  • December 18, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7650-7682; text: CR S7651-7666)


  • December 18, 2020
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 20, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 21, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • December 21, 2020
    Held at the desk.

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Related Bills

  • S 116-381: Space Resources Institute Act
  • HR 116-1029: Space Resources Institute Act
  • S 116-2831: 21st Century Space Grant Modernization Act of 2019
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-2800| Senate 
| Updated: 12/21/2020
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for FY2021. The bill provides for continued use of the International Space Station through 2030 and authorizes NASA programs and activities, including a rocket engine test infrastructure program, a low-Earth orbit commercialization program, a Lunar Discovery Program for lunar science research, a 21st Century Aeronautics Capabilities Initiative, a Skilled Technical Education Outreach Program for secondary school students, and a 21st Century Space Launch Infrastructure Program. NASA shall establish the Planetary Defense Coordination Office to implement a program for surveying threats posed by near-Earth objects equal to or greater than 140 meters in diameter. NASA shall also continue providing opportunities for formal and informal STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science) education engagement activities, including under the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR).

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-442
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017
Nov 6, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 6, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 13, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jan 29, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5666
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 8, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-262.
Sep 8, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525.
Dec 18, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7666-7682)
Dec 18, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7650-7682; text: CR S7651-7666)
Dec 18, 2020
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 20, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 21, 2020
Received in the House.
Dec 21, 2020
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-442
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017


  • November 6, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 6, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 13, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • January 29, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5666
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 8, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-262.


  • September 8, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525.


  • December 18, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 18, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7666-7682)


  • December 18, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7650-7682; text: CR S7651-7666)


  • December 18, 2020
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 20, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 21, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • December 21, 2020
    Held at the desk.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-381: Space Resources Institute Act
  • HR 116-1029: Space Resources Institute Act
  • S 116-2831: 21st Century Space Grant Modernization Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesArms control and nonproliferationAsiaAstronomyAtmospheric science and weatherAviation and airportsBiological and life sciencesBuy American requirementsChinaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployee hiringEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFloridaForeign and international corporationsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsHigher educationIntellectual propertyInternational scientific cooperationLicensing and registrationsManufacturingMaterialsMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMinority educationMinority employmentNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNoise pollutionNuclear powerPerformance measurementProduct development and innovationPublic contracts and procurementRadiationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRoads and highwaysRural conditions and developmentRussiaScience and engineering educationSmall businessSolid waste and recyclingSpacecraft and satellitesSpace flight and explorationStudent aid and college costsTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercializationTelephone and wireless communicationTrade restrictionsTrade secrets and economic espionageTransportation costsTransportation safety and securityUser charges and feesVirginiaVocational and technical educationWater use and supply