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NASA Talent Exchange Program Act

USA119th CongressS-3672| Senate 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (3)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a public-private talent program for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This program permits the temporary assignment of NASA employees to private sector entities and, conversely, private sector employees to NASA. Such assignments, which require the agreement of the private entity and consent of the employee, can last between 90 days and two years, with the possibility of renewal for up to four years in total if critical mission needs are identified. Agreements for NASA employees assigned to the private sector require a service obligation upon completion and prohibit the improper use of predecisional information for the private entity's benefit. Conversely, private sector employees assigned to NASA continue to receive pay from their original employer and are considered federal employees for specific legal and ethical purposes, though they cannot perform inherently governmental work or access trade secrets. The Administrator must certify that assignments will not negatively impact NASA's mission, ensure normal duties can be performed by others, and implement a system to manage potential conflicts of interest . The bill also mandates an annual report to Congress detailing the program's implementation and talent management benefits.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3488
NASA Talent Exchange Program Act
Sep 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5122
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3488
    NASA Talent Exchange Program Act


  • September 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5122
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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NASA Talent Exchange Program Act

USA119th CongressS-3672| Senate 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
This bill establishes a public-private talent program for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This program permits the temporary assignment of NASA employees to private sector entities and, conversely, private sector employees to NASA. Such assignments, which require the agreement of the private entity and consent of the employee, can last between 90 days and two years, with the possibility of renewal for up to four years in total if critical mission needs are identified. Agreements for NASA employees assigned to the private sector require a service obligation upon completion and prohibit the improper use of predecisional information for the private entity's benefit. Conversely, private sector employees assigned to NASA continue to receive pay from their original employer and are considered federal employees for specific legal and ethical purposes, though they cannot perform inherently governmental work or access trade secrets. The Administrator must certify that assignments will not negatively impact NASA's mission, ensure normal duties can be performed by others, and implement a system to manage potential conflicts of interest . The bill also mandates an annual report to Congress detailing the program's implementation and talent management benefits.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3488
NASA Talent Exchange Program Act
Sep 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5122
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3488
    NASA Talent Exchange Program Act


  • September 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5122
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (3)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted