# 116-hr-5666: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020

116-hr-5666, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Horn, Kendra S. [D-OK-5] (D-OK); status Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-5666
- Congress: 116
- Title: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020
- Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
- Introduced: 2020-01-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Horn, Kendra S. [D-OK-5] (D-OK)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020 The bill reauthorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) through FY2020. The bill authorizes NASA programs, activities, reports, and reviews, including those regarding a Moon to Mars Program, low-earth orbit activities, small satellites, commercial Earth observation, the wide field infrared survey telescope, the stratospheric observatory for infrared astronomy, Mars communications infrastructure, a commercial lunar payload services program, a dedicated space-based infrared survey telescope mission, near-Earth objects, a space weather research to operations program, testing facilities for in-space propulsion, space nuclear systems, and orbital debris mitigation. NASA shall arrange for a review of the Human Research program related to long-term human spaceflight, continue operations of the International Space Station (ISS) through at least 2028, transmit an ISS Deorbit Capability and Plan, arrange for the development of a comprehensive set of requirements to support life and physical sciences research in microgravity following the end of ISS operations, develop a Mars sample return strategy and plan, establish a data science and management initiative, arrange for a review of the University Leadership Initiative, and arrange for a review of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. To advance progress toward federal STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education goals, NASA shall establish an Office of STEM Engagement. The Government Accountability Office shall, among other things, review NASA's space communications and navigation programs, activities, and plans.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2020-01-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] (D-TX), 2020-01-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] (R-OK), 2020-01-24T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 116-hr-5213: NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2019
- 116-hr-4979: Rural STEM Education Act
- 116-hr-3153: EFFORT Act
- 116-hr-1570: Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2020
- 116-hr-1379: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
- 116-hr-748: CARES Act

## Sources
- [116-hr-5666 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5666)

## Related
- [116-hr-5213: NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2019](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-5213)
- [116-hr-4979: Rural STEM Education Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-4979)
- [116-hr-3153: EFFORT Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-3153)
- [116-hr-1570: Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-1570)
- [116-hr-1379: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-1379)
- [116-hr-748: CARES Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-748)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-5666 (as of 2025-11-18).