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Introduced
12/13/2023
12/13/2023
In Committee
12/13/2023
12/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 51, United States Code, to provide for a NASA public-private talent program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends title 51 of the United States Code to establish a NASA public-private talent program. The key provisions include:
1. Allowing the NASA Administrator to temporarily assign NASA employees to private sector entities, or vice versa, with written agreements that require the employee to serve in NASA or the civil service for twice the length of the assignment.
2. Specifying the terms and conditions for these assignments, including requirements related to conflicts of interest, access to non-public information, and the prohibition of using the program to circumvent limitations on the size of NASA's civil servant workforce.
3. Requiring NASA to establish policies and procedures for implementing the program and to report annually to Congress on its implementation.
4. Directing the Government Accountability Office to review the implementation of the program and provide a report to Congress within three years.
Overall, the bill aims to facilitate the exchange of talent between NASA and the private sector to help meet the agency's needs, particularly in areas like cybersecurity and employee training.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (on 12/13/2023)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Executive Branch Operations
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
- ‐ Space Program
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6771/all-info | 12/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6771/BILLS-118hr6771ih.pdf | 01/05/2024 |
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