# 119-s-582: Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act

119-s-582, Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX); status in_committee (as of 2026-09-10).

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- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-582
- Congress: 119
- Title: Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-02-13
- Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Government travel for astronauts: benefit, low. 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 l…

## Related bills

- 119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-2975: PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025
- 119-s-933: NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-s-582 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/582)

## Related
- [119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1071)
- [119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-524)
- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-2975: PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2975)
- [119-s-933: NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-933)
- [119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4668)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-582 (as of 2026-09-10).