(Washington, D.C.) – Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology passed six bipartisan bills at a full committee markup that will significantly enhance our nation's capabilities in space exploration, energy production, scientific research, and technological advancement.
“I’m pleased the SST Committee passed a powerful slate of bipartisan bills that put America’s scientific know-how and entrepreneurial spirit to work,” Chairman Brian Babin said. “From modernizing critical energy infrastructure to sharpening our edge in space exploration and emerging technologies, these measures will advance U.S. leadership where it matters most. I’m grateful for Ranking Member Lofgren's and all our colleagues' collaboration, and I look forward to continuing our work to keep the United States firmly at the forefront of innovation.”
Legislation Passed:
This bill amends title 31, United States Code, to authorize transportation for United States government astronauts returning from space between their residence and various locations.
This bill directs the NASA Administrator to establish a commercial satellite data acquisition program under NASA’s Science Mission Directorate to satisfy the scientific, operational, and educational requirements of the Administration.
H.R. 2313, the Celestial Time Standardization Act
This bill directs the NASA Administrator to develop a celestial time standard to support future operations and infrastructure on and around the Moon and other celestial bodies.
H.R. 2613, the Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act
This bill strengthens public-private partnerships, increases federal research, development, and demonstration related to the evolution of next-generation pipeline systems, and modernizes existing infrastructure.
This bill strengthens the cyberinfrastructure and communication systems of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet to better support and safeguard oceanographic research in remote locations.
H.R. 3029, the Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act
This bill strengthens biosecurity without regulation by supporting voluntary, stakeholder-driven nucleic acid synthesis standards, safeguarding innovation and national security.