NASA Rockets Civil Penalties Higher with Inflation Tune-Up
Published Date: 5/7/2025
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NASA is updating the fines it can charge to keep up with inflation for 2025. This means if someone breaks certain rules, the penalties might be higher to match today’s dollar value. These changes help keep things fair and happen every year as the law requires.
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NASA raises civil penalties for 2025
NASA adjusted the monetary fines it can impose to keep up with inflation for 2025. These are the annual inflation adjustments required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, so penalties for violating rules within NASA’s jurisdiction may be higher in 2025.
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