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Transportation for Astronauts After Space Return

New rules allow for providing transportation to government astronauts returning from space before they receive medical clearance to drive. This aims to facilitate their travel for medical research or other official duties. Citizens will not experience a direct impact on their daily lives, but the act supports the safety and efficiency of space missions.
Key points
Government astronauts will receive transportation after returning from space if medically unable to drive.
Transportation covers travel for medical research, health monitoring, or other official duties.
NASA will annually report to Congress on the costs and use of this transportation.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_272
Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Process start date: 2023-01-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ASTRO Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_272.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government astronauts will receive transportation after returning from space if medically unable to drive.
  • Transportation covers travel for medical research, health monitoring, or other official duties.
  • NASA will annually report to Congress on the costs and use of this transportation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 704.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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