Space Exploration Research Act
NASA: Land Leasing for Space Research and Education
The Space Exploration Research Act has been approved by the Senate committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently placed on the legislative calendar and is actively moving forward. There is no companion bill mentioned at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has strong support from both parties and has already moved through the committee process.
Key Points
- NASA would be allowed to lease its land and buildings to state governments, colleges, and nonprofit groups for up to 50 years.
- These leases must be used for space research, training students for jobs in the space industry, or developing new technology that can be shared with private companies.
- NASA can provide maintenance and teaching support for these facilities and could even lease the buildings back for its own use.
- Every year, NASA must give Congress a report showing how these leases help its mission and how much money the government is saving on upkeep.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-117.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Space Exploration Research Act
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