Bill > HR2984

This bill, known as the Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options (ASTRO) Act, amends Title 31 of the United States Code to authorize transportation for NASA astronauts and federal agency employees returning from space under specific medical and operational circumstances. Specifically, the bill allows government transportation for space personnel who have not yet received medical clearance to operate a motor vehicle, such as when they require medical research, monitoring, diagnosis, treatment, or are performing other official duties as approved by the NASA Administrator. The bill mandates that NASA submit annual reports to congressional committees detailing each instance of such transportation, including descriptions of the transportation, names of transported personnel, associated costs, and the total number of transportation instances. Importantly, the bill specifies that no additional funding will be appropriated to implement these transportation provisions, suggesting the costs will be covered within existing NASA budgets. The legislation aims to ensure the safety and continued operational readiness of astronauts during the critical post-space flight period when their physical capabilities might be temporarily compromised.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2984/all-info