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This bill provides the Administrator of NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) with expanded lease authorities to support research, education, and technological development. Specifically, the bill allows NASA to lease its real property for up to 99 years to eligible entities such as state governments, educational institutions, scientific foundations, and other organizations. These leases can be used for facilities focused on space research, industry training, technology transfer, scientific and engineering activities, and other space-related pursuits. The bill enables NASA to not only lease property but also enter into agreements to lease back properties, provide administrative and maintenance support, and collaborate through contracts and cooperative agreements. Importantly, these new lease authorities supersede certain existing legal restrictions, giving NASA more flexibility in how it can utilize and partner with entities regarding its real property. The bill also allows the NASA Administrator to delegate these new leasing authorities to subordinate NASA employees as deemed appropriate, creating a more adaptable framework for potential public-private collaborations in space-related research and development.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2351/all-info