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NASA Talent Exchange Program: Public-Private Collaboration for Space Development

This act establishes a program for temporary employee exchanges between NASA and private companies. The goal is to enhance knowledge and skills within NASA, potentially leading to faster space technology development and better use of taxpayer money. The program includes strict rules to protect public interests and prevent conflicts of interest.
Key points
NASA employees can temporarily work in private companies, and private company employees in NASA, to exchange knowledge and experience.
Program participants must adhere to strict ethics rules, avoid conflicts of interest, and not use confidential information for the benefit of private companies.
NASA employees returning from the program must serve in the agency for twice the length of their assignment, and the program is limited to a maximum of three years.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5122
Sponsor: Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
Process start date: 2025-09-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

NASA Talent Exchange Program Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5122.

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 2025-09-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • NASA employees can temporarily work in private companies, and private company employees in NASA, to exchange knowledge and experience.
  • Program participants must adhere to strict ethics rules, avoid conflicts of interest, and not use confidential information for the benefit of private companies.
  • NASA employees returning from the program must serve in the agency for twice the length of their assignment, and the program is limited to a maximum of three years.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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