Opening Statement:
Full Committee Markup of:
H.R. 8958 - the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024 - favorably reported to the House by a vote of 38-0
To reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.
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Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Mr. Lucas (R-OK) - Passed by Voice Vote
Makes technical changes
- Amendment #079 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Ms. Ross (D-NC) with Ms. Stevens (D-MI) and Mr. Strong (R-AL) - Passed by Voice Vote
Codifies NASA ability to have no fewer than two human space lander systems.
- Amendment #024 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Mr. Mullin (D-CA) - Passed by Voice Vote
Report on the risk of losing access to low-Earth orbit on research and development.
- Amendment #055 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Ms. Stevens (D-MI) with Mr. Issa (R-CA) - Passed by Voice Vote
Requires NASA to maintain the average crew and cargo flight cadence necessary to support the health and safety and full utilization of the ISS.
- Amendment #098 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Ms. Caraveo (D-CO) - Withdrawn
Reauthorizes and update the STIM program to reflect the growing demand for civil, commercial, and national security launches.
- Amendment #062 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Ms. Lee (D-PA) - Passed by Voice Vote
Directs the NASA Administrator to conduct orbital Debris Research and development with considerations for certain activities.
- Amendment #035 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Mr. Frost (D-FL) - Withdrawn
To promote the development of certain plans, policies, and standards for managing cybersecurity risks and protecting sensitive technology relating to National Aeronautics and Space Administration spacecraft systems, and for other purposes.
- Amendment #047 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Ms. McClellan (D-VA) - Passed by Voice Vote
Directs NASA to develop a strategy for time standardization for the Moon and other celestial bodies.
- Amendment #104 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Ms. Bonamici (D-OR) - Passed by Voice Vote
Establishes NASA's FireSense program, which conducts science and technology development for operational users to support wildland fire mitigation and management across all phases of the fire cycle.
- Amendment #105 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Ms. Bonamici (D-OR) - Passed by Voice Vote
Aligns ongoing science activities at NASA with science, data, and technology recommendations made by the National Wildland Fire Management and Mitigation Commission's 2023 Report.
- Amendment #099 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Ms. Caraveo (D-CO) - Passed by Voice Vote
Allows NASA to conduct or support STEM engagement activities focused on expanding opportunities for students to pursue skilled technical workforce occupations in space and aeronautics.
- Amendment #064 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Ms. Lee (D-PA) - Passed by Voice Vote
Directs the NASA Administrator to prioritize the award of Space Grant Fellowships to persons in partnership with K-12 Stem education providers.
- Amendment #079 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Mr. Posey (R-FL) - Passed by Voice Vote
Expands the scope of the report on merits and options for establishing an institute relating to space resources to include business and the use of resources on Earth.
- Amendment #077 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Mr. Posey (R-FL) with Ms. Sykes - Passed by Voice Vote
Clarifies that NASA has the authority to pay contractors if the facilities are not accessible.
- Amendment #078 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Mr. Posey (R-FL) with Mr. Frost (D-FL) - Passed by Voice Vote
Directs the GAO to review current and possible future safety issues at NASA facilities.
- Amendment #080 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Mr. Posey (R-FL) - Passed by Voice Vote
Restricts the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds relating to certain Chinese space and scientific activities.
- Amendment #064 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Ms. Sykes (D-OH) with Mr. Miller (R-OH) - Passed by Voice Vote
Establishes Public Private Talent Exchange Program.
- Amendment #052 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Mr. Miller (R-OH) - Passed by Voice Vote
Requires NASA to submit to Congress a report regarding intellectual property considerations in Space Act agreements and industry feedback regarding those considerations.
- Amendment #070 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Mr. Sorensen (D-IL) - Passed by Voice Vote
Establishes and maintain a comprehensive Agency-wide mentoring program for early-career, mid-level, and senior-level employees at all NASA Centers and NASA Headquarters.
- Amendment #048 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Ms. McClellan (D-VA) - Passed by Voice Vote
Authorizes NASA to enter into an agreement with the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia to reimburse costs of developing a plan to replace drinking water wells currently located on NASA property. Directs NASA to provide Congress with a plan within 18 months of enactment.
- Amendment #178 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Ms. Tenney (R-NY) - Withdrawn
Prohibits funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the FAR Council's proposed rule entitled "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk."
- Amendment #179 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Ms. Tenney (R-NY) - Withdrawn
Prohibits funds for Executive Order 14019
- Amendment #052 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Mr. Tonko (D-CA) - Passed by Voice Vote
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the ability of an Administration employee to discuss scientific research performed by that employee in accordance with the Administration’s scientific integrity policies.
- Amendment #005 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 8958, Offered by Mr. Fong (R-CA) - Passed by Voice Vote
Amends Title 51, United States Code, to establish the Making Advancements in Commercial Hypersonics Program.