Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act

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.