118th Congress (2023-2024)

HR 272

ASTRO Act

Passed Second Chamber Committee

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US Congress

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118th Congress (2023-2024)

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Session

118th Congress (2023-2024)

Jurisdiction

US Congress

Bill overview

This bill, the ASTRO Act, allows the federal government to use funds to provide temporary transportation for astronauts returning from space missions. Specifically, it expands the existing authority to cover transportation needed for astronauts to receive medical evaluations and treatment before they are cleared to drive. The bill requires NASA to track and report on the use of these funds, including the number of astronauts transported and the total cost of the program.

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Legislative history

2023-01-11House

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2023-01-11House

2023-01-11

Introduced in House

2023-01-11

Introduced in House

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5/6/2024HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2854)
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5/6/2024Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2854)
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Passage without roll call

5/6/2024HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2854)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
5/6/2024Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2854)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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HR 272

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