To amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize transportation for Government astronauts returning from space between their residence and various locations, and for other purposes.
Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options Act or the ASTRO Act
This bill authorizes the expenditure of federal funds for transportation of government astronauts returning from space for the performance of medical research, monitoring, diagnosis, or treatment or other official duties prior to receiving post-flight medical clearance to operate a motor vehicle.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Introduced in House
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.
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.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-483, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-483, Part I.
Mr. LaTurner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2853-2854)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 272.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2854)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2854)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-298.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-298.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 704.
checking server…
Ask anything about this bill. The AI reads the full text to answer.
Enter to send · Shift+Enter for new line