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US S381

US S381
Space Resources Institute Act


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Introduced
02/07/2019
In Committee
02/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to direct the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to submit to Congress a report on the merits of, and options for, establishing an institute relating to space resources, and for other purposes. This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to submit a report on the merits of, and options for, establishing an institute related to space resources in order to advance NASA's objectives for maintaining U.S. preeminence in space.

AI Summary

This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to submit a report on the merits of, and options for, establishing an institute related to space resources in order to advance NASA's objectives for maintaining U.S. preeminence in space. The report would assess the cost-effectiveness and appropriateness of a virtual or physical institute, as well as the potential benefits of partnering with institutions of higher education, the aerospace industry, and the extractive industry. The bill defines key terms such as "space resource," which includes raw, natural materials or energy sources in outer space.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 02/07/2019)

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