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Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act

USA119th CongressS-582| Senate 
| Updated: 10/29/2025
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act" authorizes the Administrator to provide Federal passenger carrier transportation for government astronauts and space flight participants. This transportation is specifically for post-mission activities , such as medical research, monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment, before individuals receive medical clearance to operate a motor vehicle. It aims to ensure the health and safety of astronauts returning from space missions by facilitating necessary medical support. The use of these carriers requires written approval from the Chief of the Astronaut Office and must be for an official purpose as defined. For international partner astronauts or space flight participants who are not U.S. Government employees, this transportation is subject to reimbursement to the Treasury. The Administrator is also empowered to maintain, operate, and repair these carriers, and can expend funds for this purpose, overriding certain restrictions on government vehicle use.

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Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 20, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-82.
Oct 20, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 193.
Oct 29, 2025
Star Print ordered on the report.
Oct 29, 2025
Star Print ordered on report 119-82.
  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 12, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • October 20, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-82.


  • October 20, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 193.


  • October 29, 2025
    Star Print ordered on the report.


  • October 29, 2025
    Star Print ordered on report 119-82.

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Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act

USA119th CongressS-582| Senate 
| Updated: 10/29/2025
The "Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act" authorizes the Administrator to provide Federal passenger carrier transportation for government astronauts and space flight participants. This transportation is specifically for post-mission activities , such as medical research, monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment, before individuals receive medical clearance to operate a motor vehicle. It aims to ensure the health and safety of astronauts returning from space missions by facilitating necessary medical support. The use of these carriers requires written approval from the Chief of the Astronaut Office and must be for an official purpose as defined. For international partner astronauts or space flight participants who are not U.S. Government employees, this transportation is subject to reimbursement to the Treasury. The Administrator is also empowered to maintain, operate, and repair these carriers, and can expend funds for this purpose, overriding certain restrictions on government vehicle use.

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Timeline
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 20, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-82.
Oct 20, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 193.
Oct 29, 2025
Star Print ordered on the report.
Oct 29, 2025
Star Print ordered on report 119-82.
  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 12, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • October 20, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-82.


  • October 20, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 193.


  • October 29, 2025
    Star Print ordered on the report.


  • October 29, 2025
    Star Print ordered on report 119-82.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 119-933: NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CommutingGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementSpace flight and exploration