Bill > S1982

This bill, the Spaceport Project Opportunities for Resilient Transportation Act (SPACEPORT Act), aims to amend chapter 511 of title 51 of the United States Code to modify the authority for space transportation infrastructure modernization grants. Specifically, it increases the maximum federal share of project costs from 90% to 100% and allows the Secretary of Transportation to waive this limitation if deemed in the national interest. The bill also modifies the eligibility criteria for these grants to consider the civil, national security, and commercial space transportation needs of the United States, and requires the Secretary to consult with other government agencies on these criteria. Additionally, the bill mandates a report on the demand for space transportation services, policy recommendations, and an assessment of international capabilities, with periodic updates. Finally, it authorizes up to $10 million per fiscal year for these grants.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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