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U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-6391| House 
| Updated: 1/12/2022
Randy K. Sr. Weber

Randy K. Sr. Weber

Republican Representative

Texas

Armed Services Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5470
U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2019
Jan 12, 2022
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2022
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5470
    U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2019


  • January 12, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2022
    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.

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U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-6391| House 
| Updated: 1/12/2022
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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5470
U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2019
Jan 12, 2022
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2022
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5470
    U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2019


  • January 12, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2022
    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.
Randy K. Sr. Weber

Randy K. Sr. Weber

Republican Representative

Texas

Armed Services Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAsiaAviation and airportsCanadaChinaCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureForeign and international corporationsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntellectual propertyInternational organizations and cooperationInternational scientific cooperationJapanLakes and riversLicensing and registrationsLouisianaMississippiNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNavigation, waterways, harborsPerformance measurementProperty rightsPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRussiaSpacecraft and satellitesSpace flight and explorationTechnology transfer and commercializationTrade secrets and economic espionageWorker safety and health