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119-s-582119th Congress

Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act

Sponsored By: Senator Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

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Summary

Authorizes federal post-mission transportation for astronauts and space flight participants. This bill would let agencies use government-owned passenger carriers to move astronauts between home and mission sites for official post-mission purposes like medical monitoring until they are cleared to drive.

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  • For government astronauts and space flight participants: Would allow transport between residence and mission-related locations for post-mission activities when the Chief of the Astronaut Office approves in writing.
  • For international partner astronauts and non-government participants: Would require reimbursement to the Treasury when those individuals receive transportation.
  • For agencies and administrators: Would let the Administrator operate, maintain, and repair passenger carriers, use available funds despite a restriction in 31 U.S.C. 1344(a), and issue regulations to implement the authority.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Government travel for astronauts

If enacted, the bill would let the agency authorize use of government-owned or -leased passenger carriers to move government astronauts and space flight participants for official purposes. Post-mission rides would need written approval from the Chief of the Astronaut Office. "Official purpose" is limited to post-mission activities, including medical research, monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment until the person is cleared to drive. The Administrator could buy, operate, and repair vehicles and issue rules to run the program. Transport of international partner astronauts or non‑government space flight participants would require reimbursement to the Treasury. The Administrator could spend available Administration funds for this purpose notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 1344(a).

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 2/13/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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