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ASTRO Act

USA119th CongressHR-2984| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
Brian Babin

Brian Babin

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Josh Riley (Democratic)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The ASTRO Act amends title 31, United States Code, to permit federal agencies to provide transportation for their officers and employees returning from space. This authorization applies when such transportation is deemed necessary for medical research, monitoring, diagnosis, or treatment , or for other official duties as approved by the NASA Administrator. Crucially, this provision is intended for the period before the officer or employee receives post-flight medical clearance to operate a motor vehicle. The bill mandates that the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration submit annual reports to relevant Congressional committees detailing each instance of transportation, including the employee's name, a description, and associated costs, along with total instances and overall cost. No additional appropriations are authorized to implement this Act, meaning it must be funded through existing agency budgets.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9239
ASTRO Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-272
ASTRO Act
Apr 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Apr 29, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 29, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9239
    ASTRO Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-272
    ASTRO Act


  • April 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 24, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.


  • April 29, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 29, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Government Operations and Politics

Congressional oversightGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementSpace flight and explorationTransportation costs

ASTRO Act

USA119th CongressHR-2984| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
The ASTRO Act amends title 31, United States Code, to permit federal agencies to provide transportation for their officers and employees returning from space. This authorization applies when such transportation is deemed necessary for medical research, monitoring, diagnosis, or treatment , or for other official duties as approved by the NASA Administrator. Crucially, this provision is intended for the period before the officer or employee receives post-flight medical clearance to operate a motor vehicle. The bill mandates that the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration submit annual reports to relevant Congressional committees detailing each instance of transportation, including the employee's name, a description, and associated costs, along with total instances and overall cost. No additional appropriations are authorized to implement this Act, meaning it must be funded through existing agency budgets.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9239
ASTRO Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-272
ASTRO Act
Apr 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Apr 29, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 29, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9239
    ASTRO Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-272
    ASTRO Act


  • April 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 24, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.


  • April 29, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 29, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Brian Babin

Brian Babin

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Josh Riley (Democratic)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementSpace flight and explorationTransportation costs