OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_582.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the Senate.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2025-02-13.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- NASA is authorized to use government-owned or leased vehicles (passenger carriers) for astronaut ground travel, overriding certain federal restrictions on vehicle use.
- Transportation is mandatory for official post-mission medical purposes only, including research, monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment.
- International or non-government participants must reimburse the government for the cost of this transportation service.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Placed on Calendar.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 193.
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.