,i #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ddab ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,april #g1 #bjad ,mr4 ,palazzo 7for himself and ,mr4 ,smith of ,texas7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology ,a ,,bill ,to authorize the programs of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjad4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,title ,i--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #aja4 ,fiscal year #bjad4 ,title ,,ii--,human ,space ,flight ,subtitle ,a--,exploration ,sec4 #bja4 ,space exploration policy4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,stepping stone approach to exploration4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,space ,launch ,system4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,orion crew capsule4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,advanced booster competition4 ,subtitle ,b--,space ,operations ,sec4 #baa4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,international ,space ,station4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,commercial crew report4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,flight readiness demonstration4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,aerospace ,safety ,advisory ,panel advice4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,space communications4 ,title ,,iii--,science ,subtitle ,a--,general ,sec4 #cja4 ,science portfolio4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,assessment of science mission extensions4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,radioisotope thermoelectric generators4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,congressional declaration of policy and purpose4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,utilization of ,international ,space ,station for ,science ,missions4 ,subtitle ,b--,astrophysics ,sec4 #caa4 ,decadal cadence4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,extrasolar planet exploration strategy4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,national ,reconnaissance ,office telescope donation4 ,subtitle ,c--,planetary ,science ,sec4 #cba4 ,decadal cadence4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,near-,earth objects4 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,astrobiology strategy4 ,sec4 #cbd4 ,public-private partnerships4 ,subtitle ,d--,heliophysics ,sec4 #cca4 ,decadal cadence4 ,sec4 #ccb4 ,review of space weather4 ,sec4 #ccc4 ,deep ,space ,climate ,observatory4 ,subtitle ,e--,earth ,science ,sec4 #cda4 ,goal4 ,sec4 #cdb4 ,decadal cadence4 ,sec4 #cdc4 ,research to operations4 ,sec4 #cdd4 ,interagency coordination4 ,sec4 #cde4 ,joint ,polar ,satellite ,system climate sensors4 ,sec4 #cdf4 ,land imaging4 ,sec4 #cdg4 ,sources of ,earth science data4 ,title ,,iv--,aeronautics ,sec4 #dja4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,unmanned aerial systems research and development4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,research program on composite materials used in aeronautics4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,hypersonic research4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,supersonic research4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,research on ,next,gen airspace management concepts and tools4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,rotorcraft research4 ,title ,v--,space ,technology ,sec4 #eja4 ,space technology4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,utilization of the ,international ,space ,station for technology demonstrations4 ,title ,,vi--,education ,sec4 #fja4 ,education4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,independent review of the ,national ,space ,grant ,college and ,fellowship ,program4 ,title ,,vii--,policy ,provisions ,sec4 #gja4 ,asteroid ,retrieval ,mission4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,termination liability4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,baseline and cost controls4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,project and program reserves4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,independent reviews4 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,space ,act ,agreements4 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,human spaceflight accident investigations4 ,sec4 #gjh4 ,commercial technology transfer program4 ,sec4 #gji4 ,orbital debris4 ,sec4 #gaj4 ,,nasa ,advisory ,council4 ,sec4 #gaa4 ,cost estimation4 ,sec4 #gab4 ,detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts4 ,sec4 #gac4 ,prohibition on use of funds for contractors that have committed fraud or other crimes4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,administration ,the term ,administration means the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#b7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,administration4 7#c7 ,orion crew capsule ,the term ,orion crew capsule refers to the multipurpose crew vehicle described in section #cjc of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbc74 7#d7 ,space ,act ,agreement ,the term ,space ,act ,agreement means an agreement created under the authority to enter into other transactions under section #bjaac7;e7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,space ,launch ,system ,the term ,space ,launch ,system refers to the follow-on ,government-owned civil launch system developed1 managed1 and operated by the ,administration to serve as a key component to expand human presence beyond low-,earth orbit1 as described in section #cjb of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbb74 ,i ,authorization of ,appropriations #aja4 ,fiscal year #bjad ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,administration for fiscal year #bjad #ag1fdf1ejj1jjj as follows3 7#a7 ,for ,space ,exploration1 #d1aac1bjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #a1iah1bjj1jjj shall be for the ,space ,launch ,system1 of which #cah1bjj1jjj shall be for ,exploration ,ground ,systems2 7,b7 #a1aig1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,orion crew capsule2 7,c7 #cjb1jjj1jjj shall be for ,exploration ,research and ,development2 and 7,d7 #fif1jjj1jjj shall be for ,commercial ,crew ,development activities4 7#b7 ,for ,space ,operations1 #c1ggh1jjj1jjj1 of which #b1ihd1ajj1jjj shall be for the ,international ,space ,station ,program4 7#c7 ,for ,science1 #e1aea1bjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #a1hbf1jjj1jjj shall be for ,earth ,science2 7,b7 #a1cde1jjj1jjj shall be for ,planetary ,science1 of which #cj1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,astrobiology ,institute2 7,c7 #ffh1jjj1jjj shall be for ,astrophysics2 7,d7 #feh1bjj1jjj shall be for the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope2 and 7,e7 #fed1jjj1jjj shall be for ,heliophysics4 7#d7 ,for ,aeronautics1 #eff1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,for ,space ,technology1 #egf1jjj1jjj4 7#f7 ,for ,education1 #aaf1fjj1jjj4 7#g7 ,for ,cross-,agency ,support1 #b1gic1jjj1jjj4 7#h7 ,for ,construction and ,environmental ,compliance and ,restoration1 #eae1jjj1jjj4 7#i7 ,for ,inspector ,general1 #cg1ejj1jjj4 ,,ii ,human ,space ,flight ,a ,exploration #bja4 ,space exploration policy 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,congress supports a human exploration program that is not critically dependent on the achievement of milestones by fixed dates and an exploration technology development program to enable lunar human and robotic operations1 as described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #gjejb of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,congress supports the expansion of permanent human presence beyond low-,earth orbit1 in a manner involving international partners1 commercial partners1 and other not-for-profit partners where practical4 7#c7 ,congress remains committed to ensuring that authorized budgets for the human space flight program should allow the ,administration to maintain high safety standards4 7#d7 ,exploration deeper into the solar system should be the core mission of the ,administration4 7#e7 ,congress strongly supports the development of the ,space ,launch ,system and the ,orion crew capsule as the enabling elements for human exploration1 advanced scientific missions1 and national security priorities beyond low-,earth orbit4 7b7 ,policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that the development of capabilities and technologies necessary for human missions to lunar orbit1 the surface of the ,moon1 the surface of ,mars1 and beyond shall be the goal of the ,administration's human space flight program4 7c7 ,vision for space exploration ,section #bjcjb of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a program to develop a sustained human presence on the ,moon and the surface of ,mars1 including a robust precursor program that follows the stepping stone plan required in section #gjejd to promote exploration1 science1 commerce1 and ,united ,states preeminence in space4 ,the ,administrator is further authorized to develop and conduct appropriate international collaborations1 commercial collaborations1 and other not-for-profit collaborations in pursuit of such program1 but the absence of such partnerships may not be justification for failure to pursue such program in a timely manner4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,returning ,americans to the ,moon4 2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,launching the first crewed mission of the fully integrated ,orion crew capsule with the ,space ,launch ,system as close to #bjbj as possible4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking from ,mars and and inserting from the ,moon1 ,mars1 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,orion crew capsule ,the term ,orion crew capsule refers to the multipurpose crew vehicle described in section #cjc of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbc74 7#b7 ,space ,launch ,system ,the term ,space ,launch ,system refers to the follow-on ,government-owned civil launch system developed1 managed1 and operated by the ,administration to serve as a key component to expand human presence beyond low-,earth orbit1 as described in section #cjb of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbb74 4 7d7 ,key objectives ,section #bjb7;b7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcab7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 to accelerate the development of capabilities to enable a human exploration mission to the surface of ,mars and beyond through the prioritization of those technologies and capabilities best suited for such a mission in accordance with the ,mars ,human ,exploration ,roadmap under section #gjejd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7e7 ,use of non-,united ,states human space flight transportation capabilities ,section #bja7;a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcaa7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,use of non-,united ,states human space flight transportation capabilities 7#a7 ,in general ,,nasa may not obtain non-,united ,states human space flight capabilities unless no domestic commercial or public-private partnership provider that the ,administrator has determined to meet safety requirements established by ,,nasa for the transport of its astronauts is available to provide such capabilities4 7#b7 ,definition ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term domestic commercial provider means a person providing space transportation services or other space-related activities1 the majority control of which is held by persons other than a ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or foreign government1 foreign company1 or foreign national4 4 7f7 ,repeal of ,space ,shuttle capability assurance ,section #bjc of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcac7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively4 7g7 ,fullest commercial use of space 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on current and continuing efforts by the ,administration to seek and encourage1 to the maximum extent possible1 the fullest commercial use of space1 as described in section #bjajb7;c7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the ,administration's efforts to comply with the policy2 7,b7 an explanation of criteria used to define compliance2 7,c7 a description of programs1 policies1 and activities the ,administration is using1 and will continue to use1 to ensure compliance2 7,d7 an explanation of how the ,administration could expand on the efforts to comply2 and 7,e7 a summary of all current and planned activities pursuant to this policy4 7h7 ,barriers to fullest commercial use of space ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on current and continuing efforts by the ,administration to reduce impediments1 bureaucracy1 redundancy1 and burdens to ensure the fullest commercial use of space as required in section #bjajb7;c7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bjb4 ,stepping stone approach to exploration 7a7 ,in general ,section #gjejd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #gjejd4 ,stepping stone approach to exploration 7a7 ,in general ,in order to maximize the cost effectiveness of the long-term space exploration and utilization activities of the ,united ,states1 the ,administrator shall direct the ,human ,exploration and ,operations ,mission ,directorate to develop a ,mars ,human ,exploration ,roadmap to define the specific capabilities and technologies necessary to extend human presence to the surface of ,mars and the mission sets required to demonstrate such capabilities and technologies4 7b7 ,international participation ,the ,president should invite the ,united ,states partners in the ,international ,space ,station program and other nations1 as appropriate1 to participate in an international initiative under the leadership of the ,united ,states to achieve the goal of successfully conducting a crewed mission to the surface of ,mars4 7c7 ,roadmap requirements ,in developing the ,mars ,human ,exploration ,roadmap1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 include the specific set of capabilities and technologies required to extend human presence to the surface of ,mars and the mission sets necessary to demonstrate the proficiency of these capabilities and technologies with an emphasis on using the ,international ,space ,station1 lunar landings1 cis-lunar space1 trans-lunar space1 ,lagrangian points1 and the natural satellites of ,mars1 ,phobos and ,deimos1 as testbeds1 as necessary1 and shall include the most appropriate process for developing such capabilities and technologies2 7#b7 describe those technologies already under development across the ,federal ,government or by nongovernment entities which meet or exceed the needs described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 provide a specific process for the evolution of the capabilities of the fully integrated ,orion crew capsule with the ,space ,launch ,system and how these systems demonstrate the capabilities and technologies described in paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 provide a description of the capabilities and technologies that could be demonstrated or research data that could be gained through the utilization of the ,international ,space ,station and the status of the development of such capabilities and technologies2 7#e7 describe a framework for international cooperation in the development of all technologies and capabilities required in this section1 as well as an assessment of the risks posed by relying on international partners for capabilities and technologies on the critical path of development2 7#f7 describe a process for utilizing nongovernmental entities for future human exploration beyond trans-lunar space and specify what1 if any1 synergy could be gained from-- 7,a7 partnerships using ,space ,act ,agreements 7as defined in section #b of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjad72 or 7,b7 other acquisition instruments2 7#g7 include in the ,roadmap an addendum from the ,,nasa ,advisory ,council1 and an addendum from the ,aerospace ,safety ,advisory ,panel1 each with a statement of review of the ,roadmap that shall include-- 7,a7 subjects of agreement2 7,b7 areas of concern2 and 7,c7 recommendations2 and 7#h7 include in the ,roadmap an examination of the benefits of utilizing current ,administration launch facilities for trans-lunar missions4 7d7 ,updates ,the ,administrator shall update such ,roadmap at least every #d years and include it in the budget for that fiscal year transmitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 and describe-- 7#a7 the achievements and goals reached in the process of developing such capabilities and technologies during the #d-year period prior to the submission of the ,roadmap to ,congress2 and 7#b7 the expected goals and achievements in the following #d-year period4 7e7 ,definitions ,the terms ,orion crew capsule and ,space ,launch ,system have the meanings given such terms in section #bjcjb4 4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit a copy of the ,mars ,human ,exploration ,roadmap developed under section #gjejd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,updates ,the ,administrator shall transmit a copy of each updated ,mars ,human ,exploration ,roadmap to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate not later than #g days after such ,roadmap is updated under section #gjejd7;b77#f7 of such title4 #bjc4 ,space ,launch ,system 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the ,space ,launch ,system is the most practical approach to reaching the ,moon1 ,mars1 and beyond1 and ,congress reaffirms the policy and minimum capability requirements for the ,space ,launch ,system contained in section #cjb of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbb72 7#b7 the primary goal for the design of the fully integrated ,space ,launch ,system is to safely carry a total payload of #acj tons or more to low-,earth orbit to enable human space exploration of the ,moon1 ,mars1 and beyond over the course of the next century as required in section #cjb7;c7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbb7;c772 7#c7 the uncrewed flight test of the #gj-ton core element of the ,space ,launch ,system fully integrated with the ,orion crew capsule as described in section #cjb7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbb7;c77#a77 is a necessary flight demonstration in an overall program plan1 subject to appropriations2 and 7#d7 the schedule of the #gj-ton core element crewed flight demonstration in #bjba with the ,space ,launch ,system fully integrated with the ,orion crew capsule as described in section #cjb7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbb7;c77#a77 is subject to appropriations4 7b7 ,in general ,as required in section #cjb7;c77#b7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbb7;c77#b771 the ,administration shall design the ,space ,launch ,system as a fully integrated vehicle capable of carrying a total payload of #acj tons or more into low-,earth orbit in preparation for transit for missions beyond low-,earth orbit4 7c7 ,progress report 7#a7 ,in general ,using the ,president's budget request for fiscal year #bjad and notional numbers requested therein as a baseline1 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate an estimate of-- 7,a7 when the #gj-ton core element of the ,space ,launch ,system fully integrated with the ,orion crew capsule may be demonstrated as an operational capability2 7,b7 when the #acj-ton ,space ,launch ,system fully integrated with the ,orion crew capsule may be demonstrated as an operational capability2 7,c7 the projected annual operational costs through #bjcj for the #acj-ton ,space ,launch ,system fully integrated with the ,orion crew capsule after its operational capability has been demonstrated2 and 7,d7 the projected flight rate for the #acj-ton ,space ,launch ,system fully integrated with the ,orion crew capsule through #bjcj4 7#b7 ,contingency funding estimates ,if the ,administrator determines that the uncrewed test flight of the #gj-ton core element of the ,space ,launch ,system fully integrated with the ,orion crew capsule will not occur on or before ,december #ca1 #bjag1 or that the crewed test flight of the #gj-ton core element of the ,space ,launch ,system fully integrated with the ,orion crew capsule will not occur on or before ,december #ca1 #bjba1 the report transmitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an estimate of additional funds required through annual appropriations for fiscal years #bjae through #bjba which may be necessary to meet such goals in those years4 7d7 ,utilization ,report ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall prepare a report that addresses the effort and budget required to enable and utilize a cargo variant of the #acj-ton ,space ,launch ,system configuration described in section #cjb7;c7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbb7;c774 ,this report shall also include consideration of the technical requirements of the scientific and national security communities related to such ,space ,launch ,system and shall directly assess the utility and estimated cost savings obtained by using such ,space ,launch ,system for national security and space science missions4 ,the ,administrator shall transmit such report to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,naming competition ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act and concluding not later than #a year after such date of enactment1 the ,administrator shall conduct a well-publicized competition among students in elementary and secondary schools to name the elements of the ,administration's exploration program1 including-- 7#a7 a name for the deep space human exploration program as a whole1 which includes the ,space ,launch ,system1 the ,orion crew capsule1 lunar landers1 and future missions2 and 7#b7 a name for the ,space ,launch ,system4 #bjd4 ,orion crew capsule 7a7 ,in general ,the ,orion crew capsule shall meet the practical needs and the minimum capability requirements described in section #cjc of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbc74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit a report to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate-- 7#a7 detailing those components and systems of the ,orion crew capsule that ensure it is in compliance with section #cjc7;b7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbc7;b772 7#b7 detailing the expected date that the ,orion crew capsule will be available to transport crew and cargo to the ,international ,space ,station2 and 7#c7 certifying that the requirements of section #cjc7;b77#c7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbc7;b77#c77 will be met by the ,administration in time for the first crewed test flight in #bjba4 #bje4 ,advanced booster competition 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,associate ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 describes the estimated total development cost of an advanced booster for the ,space ,launch ,system2 7#b7 details any reductions or increases to the development cost of the ,space ,launch ,system which may result from conducting a competition for an advanced booster2 and 7#c7 outlines any potential schedule delay to the ,space ,launch ,system #bjag ,,em-#a launch as a result of increased costs associated with conducting a competition for an advanced booster4 7b7 ,competition ,if the ,associate ,administrator reports reductions pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 and no adverse schedule impact pursuant to paragraph 7#c71 then the ,administration shall conduct a full and open competition for an advanced booster for the ,space ,launch ,system to meet the requirements described in section #cjb7;c7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbb7;c771 to begin not later than #a year after the ,associate ,administrator transmits the report required under subsection 7a74 ,b ,space ,operations #baa4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,international ,space ,station is the ideal short-term testbed for future exploration systems development1 including long-duration space travel4 7#b7 ,the use of the private market to provide cargo and crew transportation services is currently the most expeditious process to restore domestic access to the ,international ,space ,station and low-,earth orbit4 7#c7 ,government-assured access to low-,earth orbit is paramount to the continued success of the ,international ,space ,station and ,national ,laboratory4 7#d7 ,acquiring and maintaining an operational domestic commercial crew transportation service by the year #bjag is of the utmost importance for the future viability of the ,international ,space ,station and ,national ,laboratory4 #bab4 ,international ,space ,station 7a7 ,in general ,the following is the policy of the ,united ,states3 7#a7 ,the ,international ,space ,station shall be utilized to the maximum extent practicable for the development of capabilities and technologies needed for the future of human exploration beyond low-,earth orbit4 7#b7 ,the ,administrator shall1 in consultation with the ,international ,space ,station partners-- 7,a7 take all necessary measures to support the operation and full utilization of the ,international ,space ,station2 and 7,b7 seek to minimize1 to the extent practicable1 the operating costs of the ,international ,space ,station4 7#c7 ,reliance on foreign carriers for crew transfer is unacceptable1 and the ,nation's human space flight program must acquire the capability to launch ,united ,states astronauts on ,united ,states rockets from ,united ,states soil as soon as is safe and practically possible1 whether on ,government-owned and operated space transportation systems or privately owned systems that have been certified for flight by the appropriate ,federal agencies4 7b7 ,reaffirmation of policy ,congress reaffirms-- 7#a7 its commitment to the development of a commercially developed launch and delivery system to the ,international ,space ,station for crew missions as expressed in the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-aee71 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dbb71 and the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bfg72 7#b7 that the ,administration shall make use of ,united ,states commercially provided ,international ,space ,station crew transfer and crew rescue services to the maximum extent practicable2 and 7#c7 the policy stated in section #eja7;b7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcea7;b77 that the ,administration shall pursue international1 commercial1 and intragovernmental means to maximize ,international ,space ,station logistics supply1 maintenance1 and operational capabilities1 reduce risks to ,international ,space ,station systems sustainability1 and offset and minimize ,united ,states operations costs relating to the ,international ,space ,station4 7c7 ,assured access to low-,earth orbit ,section #gjeja7;a7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,policy statement ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to maintain an uninterrupted capability for human space flight and operations in low-,earth orbit1 and beyond1 as an essential instrument of national security and the capability to ensure continued ,united ,states participation and leadership in the exploration and utilization of space4 4 7d7 ,repeals 7#a7 ,use of space shuttle or alternatives ,chapter #gja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to such chapter in the table of chapters for such title1 are repealed4 7#b7 ,shuttle pricing policy for commercial and foreign users ,chapter #gjc of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to such chapter in the table of chapters for such title1 are repealed4 7#c7 ,shuttle privatization ,section #ejacc of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to such section in the table of sections for chapter #eja of such title1 are repealed4 7e7 ,extension criteria report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the feasibility of extending the operation of the ,international ,space ,station that includes-- 7#a7 criteria for defining the ,international ,space ,station as a research success2 7#b7 cost estimates for operating the ,international ,space ,station to achieve the criteria in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 cost estimates for extending operations to #bjbj1 #bjbe1 and #bjcj2 and 7#d7 an assessment of how the defined criteria under paragraph 7#a7 respond to the ,national ,academies ,decadal ,survey on ,biological and ,physical ,sciences in ,space4 7f7 ,strategic plan for ,international ,space ,station research 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 academia1 other ,federal agencies1 the ,international ,space ,station ,national ,laboratory ,advisory ,committee1 and other potential stakeholders1 shall develop and transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a strategic plan for conducting competitive1 peer-reviewed research in physical and life sciences and related technologies on the ,international ,space ,station through at least #bjbj4 7#b7 ,plan requirements ,the strategic plan shall-- 7,a7 be consistent with the priorities and recommendations established by the ,national ,academies in its ,decadal ,survey on ,biological and ,physical ,sciences in ,space2 7,b7 provide a research timeline and identify resource requirements for its implementation1 including the facilities and instrumentation necessary for the conduct of such research2 and 7,c7 identify-- 7i7 criteria for the proposed research1 including-- 7,i7 a justification for the research to be carried out in the space microgravity environment2 7,,ii7 the use of model systems2 7,,iii7 the testing of flight hardware to understand and ensure its functioning in the microgravity environment2 7,,iv7 the use of controls to help distinguish among the direct and indirect effects of microgravity1 among other effects of the flight or space environment2 7,v7 approaches for facilitating data collection1 analysis1 and interpretation2 7,,vi7 procedures to ensure repetition of experiments1 as needed2 7,,vii7 support for timely presentation of the peer-reviewed results of the research2 and 7,,viii7 defined metrics for the success of each study2 7ii7 instrumentation required to support the measurements and analysis of the research to be carried out under the strategic plan2 7iii7 the capabilities needed to support direct1 real-time communications between astronauts working on research experiments onboard the ,international ,space ,station and the principal investigator on the ground2 7iv7 a process for involving the external user community in research planning1 including planning for relevant flight hardware and instrumentation1 and for utilization of the ,international ,space ,station1 free flyers1 or other research platforms2 7v7 the acquisition strategies the ,administration plans to use to acquire any new capabilities which are not operational on the ,international ,space ,station as of the date of enactment of this ,act and which have an estimated total life cycle cost of #aj1jjj1jjj or more1 along with a justification of any anticipated use of less than full and open competition and written approval therefor from the ,administration's ,assistant ,administrator for ,procurement2 and 7vi7 defined metrics for success of the research plan4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the progress of the organization chosen for the management of the ,international ,space ,station ,national ,laboratory as directed in section #ejd of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahced74 7,b7 ,specific requirements ,the report shall assess the management1 organization1 and performance of such organization and shall include a review of the status of each of the #g required activities listed in section #ejd7;c7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahced7;c774 #bac4 ,commercial crew report 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administration shall consider the ramifications of and create contingencies as the sequestration adopted in the ,budget ,control ,act of #bjaa 7,public ,law #aab-be7 continues to reduce the ,administration's overall budget4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing #e distinct options for the final stages of the commercial crew program4 7#b7 ,requirements ,these options shall include-- 7,a7 a strategy that assumes an appropriation of #ejj1jjj1jjj over the next #c fiscal years2 7,b7 a strategy that assumes an appropriation of #fjj1jjj1jjj over the next #c fiscal years2 7,c7 a strategy that assumes an appropriation of #gjj1jjj1jjj over the next #c fiscal years2 7,d7 a strategy that assumes an appropriation of #hjj1jjj1jjj over the next #c fiscal years2 and 7,e7 a strategy that has yet to be considered previously in any budget submission but that the ,administration believes could ensure the flight readiness date of #bjag for at least one provider or significantly decreases the overall program lifecycle cost4 7#c7 ,inclusions ,each strategy shall include the contracting instruments the ,administration will employ to acquire the services in each phase of development or acquisition1 the number of commercial providers the ,administration will include in the program1 and the estimated flight readiness date in each scenario4 #bad4 ,flight readiness demonstration 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administration shall carry out its flight readiness demonstration1 in which one or more commercial crew partner companies safely transports ,united ,states astronauts to the ,international ,space ,station1 by ,december #ca1 #bjag4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act and every #ij days thereafter until the ,administration carries out its flight readiness demonstration1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report-- 7#a7 describing the current status of the ,commercial ,crew program1 including all funding paid to any partner company throughout the life of the program detailed by specific dollar amounts provided for each milestone completed for each partner company2 7#b7 specifying the accomplishments and milestones completed in the #ij days prior to the date of transmission of the report under any phase of the program and all dollar amounts provided for each of those milestones2 7#c7 identifying those accomplishments and milestones that were expected to be completed in the #ij days prior to the date of transmission of such report under any phase of the program but that were not completed in that timeframe2 7#d7 setting forth the accomplishments and milestones that are expected to be completed in the #ij-;day period following the transmission of such report under any phase of the program2 and 7#e7 containing a statement of flight readiness under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,statement of ,flight ,readiness ,the statement of flight readiness required by subsection 7b77#e7 shall include-- 7#a7 either-- 7,a7 a certification by the ,administrator that the ,administration is on schedule to comply with subsection 7a72 or 7,b7 an explanation as to why the ,administration is not on schedule to comply with subsection 7a7 and why the ,administration did not develop an acquisition strategy based on existing budget authority2 and 7#b7 a certification by the ,administrator that all deviations from the ,aerospace ,safety ,advisory ,panel recommendations have been reported in accordance with section #bae4 7d7 ,authorization of funds ,not later than #fj days after the issuance of the explanation described in subsection 7c77#b71 the ,administrator shall provide1 and begin implementation of1 a new acquisition strategy that ensures that at least #a company will be prepared to provide crew transport services by ,december #ca1 #bjag4 #bae4 ,aerospace ,safety ,advisory ,panel advice 7a7 ,importance ,congress reaffirms the importance of the ,aerospace ,safety ,advisory ,panel in providing advice to the ,administrator and ,congress in accordance with the duties prescribed in section #caaja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,initial report ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall report to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the extent to which the ,administration has followed1 intends to follow1 or does not intend to follow the advice in the #bjab ,annual ,report of the ,aerospace ,safety ,advisory ,panel4 7c7 ,annual reports ,section #caaja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,panel annual report ,the ,panel shall submit an annual report to the ,administrator and to ,congress4 ,the ,panel shall include in such report an evaluation of the ,administration's management and culture related to safety4 ,each annual report shall include an evaluation of the extent to which the ,administration follows the ,panel's advice4 7f7 ,administrator annual report ,not later than #cj days after each annual report by the ,panel under subsection 7e71 the ,administrator shall report to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the extent to which the ,administration has followed1 intends to follow1 or does not intend to follow the ,panel's advice4 4 #baf4 ,space communications 7a7 ,plan ,the ,administrator shall develop a plan1 in consultation with relevant ,federal agencies1 for updating the ,administration's space communications architecture for both low-,earth orbital operations and deep space exploration so that it is capable of meeting the ,administration's needs over the next #bj years4 ,the plan shall include lifecycle cost estimates1 milestones1 estimated performance capabilities1 and #e-year funding profiles4 ,the plan shall also include an estimate of the amounts of any reimbursements the ,administration is likely to receive from other ,federal agencies during the expected life of the upgrades described in the plan4 ,at a minimum1 the plan shall include a description of the following3 7#a7 ,projected ,deep ,space ,network requirements for the next #bj years1 including those in support of human space exploration missions4 7#b7 ,upgrades needed to support ,deep ,space ,network requirements1 including cost estimates and schedules4 7#c7 ,cost estimates for the maintenance of existing ,deep ,space ,network capabilities4 7#d7 ,projected ,tracking and ,data ,relay ,satellite ,system requirements for the next #bj years1 including those in support of other relevant ,federal agencies4 7#e7 ,cost and schedule estimates to maintain and upgrade the ,tracking and ,data ,relay ,satellite ,system to meet projected requirements4 7#f7 ,steps the ,administration is taking to mitigate threats to electromagnetic spectrum use4 7b7 ,schedule ,the ,administrator shall transmit the plan developed under this section to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,,iii ,science ,a ,general #cja4 ,science portfolio 7a7 ,balanced and adequately funded activities ,section #hjc of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#abd ,stat4 #bhcb7 is amended to read as follows3 #hjc4 ,overall science portfolio2 ,sense of ,congress ,congress reaffirms its sense1 expressed in the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj1 that a balanced and adequately funded set of activities1 consisting of research and analysis grants programs1 technology development1 small1 medium1 and large space missions1 and suborbital research activities1 contributes to a robust and productive science program and serves as a catalyst for innovation and discovery4 4 7b7 ,decadal surveys ,in proposing the funding of programs and activities for the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration for each fiscal year1 the ,administrator shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 follow guidance provided in the current decadal surveys from the ,national ,academies' ,space ,studies ,board4 #cjb4 ,assessment of science mission extensions ,section #cjejd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #cjejd4 ,assessment of science mission extensions 7a7 ,assessment ,the ,administrator shall carry out biennial reviews within each of the ,science divisions to assess the cost and benefits of extending the date of the termination of data collection for those missions that exceed their planned mission lifetime4 ,the assessment shall take into consideration how extending existing missions impacts the start of future missions4 7b7 ,consultation and ,consideration of ,potential ,benefits of ,instruments on ,missions ,when deciding whether to extend a mission that has an operational component1 the ,administrator shall consult with any affected ,federal agency and shall take into account the potential benefits of instruments on missions that are beyond their planned mission lifetime4 7c7 ,costs ,if a mission is extended based on consultation required under subsection 7b71 the full costs of the extension shall be paid for by the operational agency or agencies4 7d7 ,report ,the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 at the same time as the submission to ,congress of the ,president's annual budget request1 a report detailing any assessment required by subsection 7a7 that was carried out during the previous year4 4 #cjc4 ,radioisotope thermoelectric generators 7a7 ,analysis of ,requirements and ,risks ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with other ,federal agencies1 shall conduct an analysis of-- 7#a7 the requirements of the ,administration for radioisotope power system material that is needed to carry out planned1 high priority robotic missions in the solar system and other surface exploration activities beyond low-,earth orbit2 and 7#b7 the risks to missions of the ,administration in meeting those requirements1 or any additional requirements1 due to a lack of adequate radioisotope power system material4 7b7 ,contents of analysis ,the analysis conducted under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 detail the ,administration's current projected mission requirements and associated timeframes for radioisotope power system material2 7#b7 explain the assumptions used to determine the ,administration's requirements for the material1 including-- 7,a7 the planned use of ,advanced ,stirling ,radioisotope ,generator technology2 7,b7 the status of and timeline for completing development and demonstration of the ,advanced ,stirling ,radioisotope ,generator technology1 including the development of flight readiness requirements2 and 7,c7 the risks and implications of1 and contingencies for1 any delays or unanticipated technical challenges affecting or related to the ,administration's mission plans for the anticipated use of ,advanced ,stirling ,radioisotope ,generator technology2 7#c7 assess the risk to the ,administration's programs of any potential delays in achieving the schedule and milestones for planned domestic production of radioisotope power system material2 7#d7 outline a process for meeting any additional ,administration requirements for the material2 7#e7 estimate the incremental costs required to increase the amount of material produced each year1 if such an increase is needed to support additional ,administration requirements for the material2 7#f7 detail how the ,administration and other ,federal agencies will manage1 operate1 and fund production facilities and the design and development of all radioisotope power systems used by the ,administration and other ,federal agencies as necessary2 7#g7 specify the steps the ,administration will take1 in consultation with the ,department of ,energy1 to preserve the infrastructure and workforce necessary for production of radioisotope power systems2 and 7#h7 detail how the ,administration has implemented or rejected the recommendations from the ,national ,research ,council's #bjji report titled ,radioisotope ,power ,systems3 ,an ,imperative for ,maintaining ,u4,s4 ,leadership in ,space ,exploration4 7c7 ,transmittal ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit the results of the analysis to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #cjd4 ,congressional declaration of policy and purpose ,section #bjajb7;d7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 ,the direction of the unique competence of the ,administration to the search for life's origin1 evolution1 distribution1 and future in the ,universe4 ,in carrying out this objective1 the ,administration may use any practicable ground-based1 airborne1 or space-based technical means and spectra of electromagnetic radiation4 4 #cje4 ,utilization of ,international ,space ,station for ,science ,missions ,the ,administrator shall utilize the ,international ,space ,station and commercial services for ,science ,mission ,directorate missions in low-,earth orbit wherever it is practical and cost effective to do so4 ,b ,astrophysics #caa4 ,decadal cadence ,in carrying out section #cja7;b71 the ,administrator shall ensure a steady cadence of large1 medium1 and small astrophysics missions4 #cab4 ,extrasolar planet exploration strategy 7a7 ,strategy ,the ,administrator shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academies to develop a science strategy for the study and exploration of extrasolar planets1 including the use of ,,tess1 the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope1 ,,wfirst1 or any other telescope1 spacecraft1 or instrument as appropriate4 ,such strategy shall-- 7#a7 outline key scientific questions2 7#b7 identify the most promising research in the field2 7#c7 indicate the extent to which the mission priorities in existing decadal surveys address key extrasolar planet research goals2 and 7#d7 make recommendations with respect to optimal coordination with international partners1 commercial partners1 and other not-for-profit partners4 7b7 ,use of strategy ,the ,administrator shall use the strategy to-- 7#a7 inform roadmaps1 strategic plans1 and other activities of the ,administration as they relate to extrasolar planet research and exploration2 and 7#b7 provide a foundation for future activities and initiatives4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,academies shall transmit a report to the ,administrator1 and to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 containing the strategy developed under subsection 7a74 #cac4 ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope program is significant to our understanding of the history of the universe1 including galaxies1 stars1 and planetary systems1 and should continue to receive priority of funding in accord with the recommendation of the most recent decadal survey for ,astronomy and ,astrophysics of the ,national ,academies' ,space ,studies ,board4 #cad4 ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the development of the ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope continues while the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope is completed4 #cae4 ,national ,reconnaissance ,office telescope donation ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit a report to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate outlining the cost of the ,administration's potential plan for developing the ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope as described in the most recent astronomy and astrophysics decadal survey1 including an alternative plan for the ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope #b4d1 which includes the donated #b4d-meter aperture ,national ,reconnaissance ,office telescope4 ,due to the budget constraints on the ,administration's science programs1 this report shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of affordable approaches to develop the ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope2 7#b7 a comparison to the development of mission concepts that exclude the utilization of the donated asset2 7#c7 an assessment of how the ,administration's existing science missions will be affected by the utilization of the donated asset described in this section2 and 7#d7 a description of the cost associated with storing and maintaining the donated asset4 ,c ,planetary ,science #cba4 ,decadal cadence ,in carrying out section #cja7;b71 the ,administrator shall ensure1 to the greatest extent practicable1 that the ,administration carries out a balanced set of planetary science programs in accordance with the priorities established in the most recent decadal survey for planetary science4 ,such programs shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 a ,discovery-class mission at least once every #bd months2 7#b7 a ,new ,frontiers-class mission at least once every #fj months2 and 7#c7 at least one ,flagship-class mission per decadal survey period1 starting with a ,europa mission with a goal of launching by #bjba4 #cbb4 ,near-,earth objects 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,near-,earth objects pose a serious and credible threat to humankind1 as many scientists believe that a major asteroid or comet was responsible for the mass extinction of the majority of the ,earth's species1 including the dinosaurs1 nearly #fe1jjj1jjj years ago4 7#b7 ,similar objects have struck the ,earth or passed through the ,earth's atmosphere several times in the ,earth's history and pose a similar threat in the future4 7#c7 ,several such near-,earth objects have only been discovered within days of the objects' closest approach to ,earth1 and recent discoveries of such large objects indicate that many large near-,earth objects remain to be discovered4 7#d7 ,the efforts taken to date by the ,administration for detecting and characterizing the hazards of near-,earth objects must continue to fully determine the threat posed by such objects to cause widespread destruction and loss of life4 7b7 ,definition ,for purposes of this section1 the term near-,earth object means an asteroid or comet with a perihelion distance of less than #a4c ,astronomical ,units from the ,sun4 7c7 ,near-,earth object survey ,the ,administrator shall continue to discover1 track1 catalogue1 and characterize the physical characteristics of near-,earth objects equal to or greater than #adj meters in diameter in order to assess the threat of such near-,earth objects to the ,earth1 pursuant to the ,george ,e4 ,brown1 ,jr4 ,near-,earth ,object ,survey ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #affia74 ,it shall be the goal of the ,survey program to achieve #ij percent completion of its near-,earth object catalogue 7based on statistically predicted populations of near-,earth objects7 by #bjbj4 7d7 ,warning and mitigation of potential hazards of near-,earth objects ,congress reaffirms the policy set forth in section #bjajb7;g7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to detecting1 tracking1 cataloguing1 and characterizing asteroids and comets74 7e7 ,program ,report ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy and the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 an initial report that provides-- 7#a7 recommendations for carrying out the ,survey program and an associated proposed budget2 7#b7 analysis of possible options that the ,administration could employ to divert an object on a likely collision course with ,earth2 and 7#c7 a description of the status of efforts to coordinate and cooperate with other countries to discover hazardous asteroids and comets1 plan a mitigation strategy1 and implement that strategy in the event of the discovery of an object on a likely collision course with ,earth4 7f7 ,annual reports ,the ,administrator shall annually transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that provides-- 7#a7 a summary of all activities carried out pursuant to subsection 7c7 since the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 a summary of expenditures for all activities carried out pursuant to subsection 7c7 since the date of enactment of this ,act4 #cbc4 ,astrobiology strategy 7a7 ,strategy ,the ,administrator shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academies to develop a science strategy for astrobiology that would outline key scientific questions1 identify the most promising research in the field1 and indicate the extent to which the mission priorities in existing decadal surveys address the search for life's origin1 evolution1 distribution1 and future in the ,universe4 7b7 ,use of strategy ,the ,administrator shall use the strategy developed under subsection 7a7 in planning and funding research and other activities and initiatives in the field of astrobiology4 ,the strategy shall include recommendations for coordination with international partners4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,academies shall transmit a report to the ,administrator1 and to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 containing the strategy developed under subsection 7a74 #cbd4 ,public-private partnerships ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing how the ,administration can expand collaborative public-private partnerships to study life's origin1 evolution1 distribution1 and future in the ,universe4 ,d ,heliophysics #cca4 ,decadal cadence ,in carrying out section #cja7;b71 the ,administrator shall ensure a steady cadence of large1 medium1 and small heliophysics missions4 #ccb4 ,review of space weather 7a7 ,review ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academies to provide a comprehensive study that reviews current and planned space weather monitoring requirements and capabilities4 ,the study shall inform the process of identifying national needs for future space weather monitoring and mitigation4 ,the ,national ,academies shall give consideration to international and private sector efforts and collaboration4 ,the study shall also review the current state of research capabilities in observing1 modeling1 and prediction and provide recommendations to ensure future advancement of predictive capability4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,academies shall transmit a report to the ,administrator1 and to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 containing the results of the study provided under subsection 7a74 #ccc4 ,deep ,space ,climate ,observatory 7a7 ,integrating sensors ,the ,administrator may not integrate or fund the development of any sensor on the ,deep ,space ,climate ,observatory 7,,dscovr7 that is not aligned with the spacecraft's original space weather mission requirements4 7b7 ,algorithms ,the ,administration may not develop or implement algorithms1 or any other applications or products1 that-- 7#a7 are not aligned with the ,deep ,space ,climate ,observatory mission's intended space weather requirements2 or 7#b7 enable ,earth at noon images from the spacecraft4 ,e ,earth ,science #cda4 ,goal 7a7 ,in general ,recognizing the contributions that ,earth science and remote sensing have made to society over the last #ej years1 the ,administration shall continue to develop first-of-a-kind instruments that1 once proved1 can be transitioned to other agencies for operations4 7b7 ,amendment ,section #fjeja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting ,in order to accomplish this goal1 the ,administrator shall conduct research and development on new sensors and instruments that will mitigate the risks associated with the development of operational systems and long-term data continuity requirements by other agencies4 ,the ,administration shall not be responsible for the development of operational ,earth science systems1 including satellite1 sensor1 or instrument development1 acquisition1 and operations1 as well as product development and data analysis1 unless such work is conducted on a reimbursable basis that accounts for the full cost of the work4 ,the ,administrator shall use the ,joint ,agency ,satellite ,division structure1 or a direct successor thereto1 to manage this process on a fully reimbursable basis4 after ,earth observations-based research program44 #cdb4 ,decadal cadence ,in carrying out section #cja7;b71 the ,administrator shall ensure a steady cadence of large1 medium1 and small ,earth science missions4 #cdc4 ,research to operations ,section #fjejb7;a7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting ,operational responsibility for ,earth science or space weather missions or sensors may not be transferred from any other ,federal agency to the ,administration1 except as specifically authorized by law4 after execute the transitions44 #cdd4 ,interagency coordination 7a7 ,amendments ,section #fjeje of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and other ,federal agencies after ,atmospheric ,administration2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking and the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and inserting 1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies2 and 7,b7 by striking the two agencies and inserting each of those agencies2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking and the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and inserting 1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies2 7,b7 by striking ,committee on ,science and ,technology and inserting ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology2 and 7,c7 by striking and the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and inserting 1 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and other relevant ,federal agencies2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,administration ,earth science mission and all that follows through the period and inserting ,earth science mission or ,earth observing system to or from the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 any other ,federal agency1 or the ,administration1 or to or from other stakeholders1 until the plans required under subsection 7c7 have been approved by the ,administrator1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 and until financial resources have been identified to support the transition or transfer in the ,president's annual budget request for the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,administration1 or other relevant agencies4 ,operational responsibility for ,earth science programs may not be transferred from any other ,federal agency to the ,administration1 except as specifically authorized by law44 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the item relating to section #fjeje in the table of sections for chapter #fje of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #fjeje4 ,coordination with the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and other ,federal agencies4 4 #cde4 ,joint ,polar ,satellite ,system climate sensors ,the ,administration shall not be responsible for the development of ,joint ,polar ,satellite ,system climate sensors1 including the ,total ,solar ,irradiance ,sensor 7,,tsis-#b71 the ,ozone ,mapping and ,profiler ,suite-,limb 7,,omps-,l71 or the ,clouds and ,earth ,radiant ,energy ,system 7,,ceres-,c74 ,any effort by the ,administration related to this work shall be conducted on a fully reimbursable basis and executed by the ,administration's ,joint ,agency ,satellite ,division or a direct successor thereto4 #cdf4 ,land imaging 7a7 ,reaffirmation of ,policy ,congress reaffirms the finding in section #b7a7 of the ,land ,remote ,sensing ,policy ,act of #aiib 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #efja7a771 which states that ,the continuous collection and utilization of land remote sensing data from space are of major benefit in studying and understanding human impacts on the global environment1 in managing the ,earth's natural resources1 in carrying out national security functions1 and in planning and conducting many other activities of scientific1 economic1 and social importance44 7b7 ,continuous ,land ,remote ,sensing ,data ,collection ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall take steps in consultation with other relevant ,federal agencies to ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the continuous collection of space-based1 medium-resolution observations of the ,earth's land cover1 and to ensure that the data are made available in such ways as to facilitate the widest possible use4 7c7 ,definition of land imaging capabilities ,the ,administrator may not initiate the definition of requirements for land imaging capabilities unless such work is conducted on a fully reimbursable basis and executed by the ,administration's ,joint ,agency ,satellite ,division or a direct successor thereto4 #cdg4 ,sources of ,earth science data 7a7 ,acquisition ,the ,administrator shall1 to the extent possible and while satisfying the scientific or educational requirements of the ,administration and1 where appropriate1 of other ,federal agencies and scientific researchers1 acquire1 where cost effective1 space-based and airborne ,earth remote sensing data1 services1 distribution1 and applications from non-,federal providers4 7b7 ,treatment as ,commercial ,item ,under ,acquisition ,laws ,acquisitions by the ,administrator of the data1 services1 distribution1 and applications referred to in subsection 7a7 shall be carried out in accordance with applicable acquisition laws and regulations 7including chapters #acg and #adj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 ,for purposes of such laws and regulations1 such data1 services1 distribution1 and applications shall be considered to be commercial items4 ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to preclude the ,united ,states from acquiring1 through contracts with commercial providers1 sufficient rights in data to meet the needs of the scientific and educational community or the needs of other government activities4 7c7 ,safety ,standards ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the ,federal ,government from requiring compliance with applicable safety standards4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the ,administration's efforts to carry out this section4 ,,iv ,aeronautics #dja4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 a robust aeronautics research portfolio will help maintain the ,united ,states status as a leader in aviation2 7#b7 aeronautics research is essential to the ,administration's mission2 and 7#c7 the ,administrator should coordinate and consult with relevant ,federal agencies and the private sector to minimize duplication and leverage resources4 #djb4 ,unmanned aerial systems research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and other ,federal agencies1 shall direct research and technological development to facilitate the safe integration of unmanned aerial systems into the ,national ,airspace ,system1 including-- 7#a7 positioning and navigation systems2 7#b7 sense and avoid capabilities2 7#c7 secure data and communication links2 7#d7 flight recovery systems2 and 7#e7 human systems integration4 7b7 ,roadmap ,the ,administrator shall update a roadmap for unmanned aerial systems research and development and transmit this roadmap to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,cooperative unmanned aerial vehicle activities ,section #caejd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting ,operational flight data derived from these cooperative agreements shall be made available1 in appropriate and usable formats1 to the ,administration and the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for the development of regulatory standards4 after in remote areas44 #djc4 ,research program on composite materials used in aeronautics 7a7 ,consultation ,the ,administrator1 in overseeing the ,administration's ,integrated ,systems ,research ,program's work on composite materials1 shall consult with relevant ,federal agencies and partners in industry to accelerate safe development and certification processes for new composite materials and design methods while maintaining rigorous inspection of new composite materials4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit a report to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate detailing the ,administration's work on new composite materials and the coordination efforts among ,federal agencies4 #djd4 ,hypersonic research ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with other ,federal agencies1 shall develop and transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a research and development roadmap for hypersonic aircraft research with the objective of exploring hypersonic science and technology using air-breathing propulsion concepts1 through a mix of theoretical work1 basic and applied research1 and development of flight research demonstration vehicles4 ,the roadmap shall prescribe appropriate agency contributions1 coordination efforts1 and technology milestones4 #dje4 ,supersonic research ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop and transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a roadmap that allows for flexible funding profiles1 for supersonic aeronautics research and development with the objective of developing and demonstrating1 in a relevant environment1 airframe and propulsion technologies to minimize the environmental impact1 including noise1 of supersonic overland flight in an efficient and economical manner4 ,the roadmap shall include-- 7#a7 a status report on the ,administration's existing research on supersonic flight2 7#b7 a list of specific technological1 environmental1 and other challenges that must be overcome to minimize the environmental impact1 including noise1 of supersonic overland flight2 7#c7 a research plan to address such challenges1 as well as a project timeline for accomplishing relevant research goals2 and 7#d7 a plan for coordination with stakeholders1 including relevant government agencies and industry4 #djf4 ,research on ,next,gen airspace management concepts and tools 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall1 in consultation with other ,federal agencies1 review at least annually the alignment and timing of the ,administration's research and development activities in support of the ,next,gen airspace management modernization initiative1 and shall make any necessary adjustments by reprioritizing or retargeting the ,administration's research and development activities in support of the ,next,gen initiative4 7b7 ,annual reports ,the ,administrator shall report to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate annually regarding the progress of the ,administration's research and development activities in support of the ,next,gen airspace management modernization initiative1 including details of consultation with the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and any adjustments made to research activities4 #djg4 ,rotorcraft research ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with other ,federal agencies1 shall prepare and transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a plan for research relating to rotorcraft and other runway-independent air vehicles1 with the objective of developing and demonstrating improved safety1 noise1 and environmental impact in a relevant environment4 ,the plan shall include specific goals for the research1 a timeline for implementation1 metrics for success1 and guidelines for collaboration and coordination with industry and other ,federal agencies4 ,v ,space ,technology #eja4 ,space technology 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,space ,technology ,mission ,directorate created by the ,administration is lacking an organic statutory authorization and in need of congressional direction4 7#b7 ,in order to appropriately prioritize the ,administration's resources to accomplish its goals and purposes1 the ,space ,technology ,mission ,directorate needs to be reorganized as provided in the amendments made by this section4 7#c7 ,projects1 programs1 and activities currently within the ,exploration ,research and ,development program should continue as planned as part of the ,human ,exploration and ,operations ,mission ,directorate4 7b7 ,space technology program 7#a7 ,amendment ,section #gjejg of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #gjejg4 ,space ,technology ,program authorized 7a7 ,program authorized ,the ,administrator shall establish1 within the office of the ,administrator1 a ,space ,technology ,program to pursue the development of technologies that enable exploration of the solar system or advanced space science throughout the various elements of the ,administration4 7b7 ,small business programs ,the ,administrator shall organize and manage the ,administration's ,small ,business ,innovation ,research program and ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer program within the ,space ,technology ,program4 7c7 ,nonduplication certification ,the ,administrator shall include in the budget for each fiscal year1 as transmitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 a certification that no project1 program1 or mission undertaken by the ,space ,technology ,program is independently under development by any other office or directorate of the ,administration4 4 7#b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the item relating to section #gjejg in the table of sections for chapter #gje of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #gjejg4 ,space ,technology ,program authorized4 4 #ejb4 ,utilization of the ,international ,space ,station for technology demonstrations ,the ,administrator shall utilize the ,international ,space ,station and commercial services for ,space ,technology ,demonstration missions in low-,earth orbit wherever it is practical and cost effective to do so4 ,,vi ,education #fja4 ,education 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administration shall continue its education and outreach efforts to-- 7#a7 increase student interest and participation in ,science1 ,technology1 ,engineering1 and ,mathematics 7,,stem7 education2 7#b7 improve public literacy in ,,stem2 7#c7 employ proven strategies for improving student learning and teaching2 7#d7 provide curriculum support materials2 and 7#e7 create and support opportunities for professional development for ,,stem teachers4 7b7 ,organization ,in order to ensure the inspiration and engagement of children and the general public1 the ,administration shall continue its ,,stem education and outreach activities within the ,science1 ,aeronautics ,research1 ,space ,operations1 and ,exploration ,mission ,directorates4 ,funds devoted to education and public outreach shall be maintained in the ,directorates1 and the consolidation of these activities into the ,education ,directorate is prohibited4 7c7 ,prohibition ,the ,administration may not implement any proposed ,,stem education and outreach-related changes proposed in the budget for fiscal year #bjad transmitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,continuation of space grant program ,the ,administrator shall continue to operate the ,national ,space ,grant ,college and ,fellowship program through a national network consisting of a ,state-based consortium in each ,state that provides flexibility to the ,states1 with the objective of providing hands-on research1 training1 and education programs1 with measurable outcomes1 to enhance ,america's ,,stem education and workforce4 7e7 ,reaffirmation of policy ,congress reaffirms its commitment to informal science education at science centers and planetariums as set forth in section #faf of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjje 7#ea ,u4,s4,c4 #djijg74 #fjb4 ,independent review of the ,national ,space ,grant ,college and ,fellowship ,program 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,national ,space ,grant ,college and ,fellowship ,program1 which was established in the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #aihh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdhf et seq471 has been an important program by which the ,federal ,government has partnered with ,state and local governments1 universities1 private industry1 and other organizations to enhance the understanding and use of space and aeronautics activities and their benefits through education1 fostering of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary space research and training1 and supporting ,federal funding for graduate fellowships in space-related fields1 among other purposes4 7b7 ,review ,the ,administrator shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academies for-- 7#a7 a review of the ,national ,space ,grant ,college and ,fellowship ,program1 including its structure and capabilities for supporting science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics education and training consistent with the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council's ,federal ,science1 ,technology1 ,engineering1 and ,mathematics 7,,stem7 ,education #e-,year ,strategic ,plan2 and 7#b7 recommendations on measures1 if needed1 to enhance the ,program's effectiveness and mechanisms by which any increases in funding appropriated by ,congress can be applied4 7c7 ,national ,space ,grant ,college and ,fellowship ,program amendments 7#a7 ,purposes ,section #djcja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#e72 7,b7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#f7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 support outreach to primary and secondary schools to help support ,,stem engagement and learning at the ,k-#ab level and to encourage ,k-#ab students to pursue postsecondary degrees in fields related to space4 4 7#b7 ,regional consortium ,section #djcjf7;a7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,inclusion of #b-year institutions ,a space grant regional consortium designated in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may include one or more #b-year institutions of higher education4 4 ,,vii ,policy ,provisions #gja4 ,asteroid ,retrieval ,mission 7a7 ,in ,general ,consistent with the policy stated in section #bja7;b71 the ,administrator may not fund the development of an asteroid retrieval mission to send a robotic spacecraft to a near-,earth asteroid for rendezvous1 retrieval1 and redirection of that asteroid to lunar orbit for exploration by astronauts4 7b7 ,asteroid survey ,the ,administration may not pursue a program to search for asteroids of #bj meters or less in diameter unless the survey program described in section #cbb7;c7 is at least #ij percent complete4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall provide to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the proposed ,asteroid ,retrieval ,mission4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 a detailed budget profile1 including cost estimates for the development of all necessary technologies and spacecraft required for the mission2 7#b7 a detailed technical plan that includes milestones and a specific schedule2 7#c7 a description of the technologies and capabilities anticipated to be gained from the proposed mission that will enable future human missions to ,mars which could not be gained by lunar missions2 7#d7 a description of the technologies and capabilities anticipated to be gained from the proposed mission that will enable future planetary defense missions1 against impact threats from near-,earth objects equal to or greater than #adj meters in diameter1 which could not be gained by current or planned missions2 and 7#e7 a complete review by the ,small ,bodies ,assessment ,group and the ,,nasa ,advisory ,council that includes a recommendation to ,congress on the feasibility of the mission as proposed by the ,administration4 #gjb4 ,termination liability 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,international ,space ,station1 the ,space ,launch ,system1 and the ,orion crew capsule will enable the ,nation to continue operations in low-,earth orbit and to send its astronauts to deep space4 ,the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope will revolutionize our understanding of star and planet formation and how galaxies evolved and advance the search for the origins of our universe4 ,as a result of their unique capabilities and their critical contribution to the future of space exploration1 these systems have been designated by ,congress and the ,administration as priority investments4 7#b7 ,while the ,space ,launch ,system and the ,orion programs1 currently under development1 have made significant progress1 they have not been funded at levels authorized1 and as a result congressionally authorized milestones will be delayed by several years4 7#c7 ,although the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope is making steady progress towards its scheduled #bjah launch1 it confronts a number of challenging integration tests that will stress a congressionally imposed development cost cap4 7#d7 ,in addition1 contractors are currently holding program funding1 estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars1 to cover the potential termination liability should the ,government choose to terminate a program for convenience4 ,as a result1 hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars are unavailable for meaningful work on these programs4 7#e7 ,according to the ,government ,accountability ,office1 the ,administration procures most of its goods and services through contracts1 and it terminates very few of them4 ,in fiscal year #bjaj1 the ,administration terminated #bh of #af1cdc active contracts and orders--a termination rate of about #j4ag percent4 7#f7 ,providing processes requiring congressional action on termination of these high-priority programs would enable contractors to apply taxpayer dollars to making maximum progress in meeting the established technical goals and schedule milestones of these programs4 7b7 ,,nasa termination liability 7#a7 ,general rule ,termination liability costs for a covered program shall be provided only pursuant to this subsection4 7#b7 ,prohibition on reserving funds ,the ,administrator may not reserve funds from amounts appropriated for a covered program1 or require the reservation of funds by the prime contractor1 for potential termination liability costs with respect to a covered program4 7#c7 ,intent of ,congress ,it is the intent of ,congress that funds authorized to be appropriated for covered programs be applied in meeting established technical goals and schedule milestones4 7#d7 ,application of prior reserved funds ,funds that have been reserved before the date of enactment of this ,act for potential termination liability shall be promptly used to make maximum progress in meeting the established goals and milestones of the covered program4 7#e7 ,notification ,the ,administrator shall notify the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate not later than #abj days in advance of initiating termination for convenience or termination for cause of a prime contract on a covered program4 7#f7 ,supplemental appropriation request 7,a7 ,request ,if the ,administrator initiates termination of a prime contract on a covered program pursuant to paragraph 7#e71 and sufficient unobligated appropriations are not available to cover termination liability costs in the appropriations account that is funding the prime contract being terminated1 the ,administrator shall provide to ,congress a notification that an authorization of appropriations is necessary not later than #abj days in advance of the proposed contract termination settlement for the covered program4 7,b7 ,intent of ,congress ,it is the intent of ,congress to provide additional authorization for appropriations as may be necessary to pay termination liability costs on prime contracts for covered programs if ,congress deems it appropriate that the ,administration terminate such prime contracts4 ,the ,administration shall be responsible for applying these additional funds for payment of all allowable and reasonable negotiated termination liability costs if the ,administration terminates a prime contract for a covered program4 ,if the ,administration terminates a prime contract for a covered program for the convenience of the ,federal ,government1 then the ,federal ,government is responsible for payment of all allowable and reasonable negotiated termination liability costs on the prime contract4 7c7 ,reporting ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #f months thereafter for the duration of the prime contracts on covered programs1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that provides-- 7#a7 the estimated termination liability costs for each of the prime contracts2 and 7#b7 the basis for how such estimate was determined4 7d7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,covered program ,the term covered program means the ,international ,space ,station1 the ,space ,launch ,system1 the ,orion crew capsule1 and the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope4 7#b7 ,prime contract ,the term prime contract means a contract entered directly between a person or entity and the ,federal ,government for the performance of all or the majority of the responsibilities for developing1 integrating1 fielding1 operating1 or sustaining a covered program4 7#c7 ,prime contractor ,the term prime contractor means a person or entity contracting directly with the ,federal ,government on a covered program4 7#d7 ,termination liability costs ,the term termination liability costs means any costs incurred by a prime contractor1 or by any subcontractor of a prime contractor1 for which the ,federal ,government is liable as a result of termination of a prime contract by the ,administrator4 #gjc4 ,baseline and cost controls ,section #cjajd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,procedural ,requirements #gabj4e;c1 dated ,march #bb1 #bjje and inserting ,procedural ,requirements #gabj4e;,e1 dated ,august #ad1 #bjab2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by striking beginning #ah months after the date the ,administrator transmits a report under subsection 7e77#a77;,a7 and inserting beginning #ah months after the ,administrator makes such determination4 #gjd4 ,project and program reserves ,to ensure that the establishment1 maintenance1 and allotment of project and program reserves contribute to prudent management1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing the ,administration's criteria for establishing the amount of reserves at the project and program levels and how such criteria complement the ,administration's policy of budgeting at a #gj-percent confidence level4 #gje4 ,independent reviews ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing the ,administration's procedures for conducting independent reviews of projects and programs at lifecycle milestones and how the ,administration ensures the independence of the individuals who conduct those reviews prior to their assignment4 #gjf4 ,space ,act ,agreements 7a7 ,cost ,sharing ,to the extent that the ,administrator determines practicable1 the funds provided by the ,government under a funded ,space ,act ,agreement shall not exceed the total amount provided by other parties to the ,space ,act ,agreement4 7b7 ,need ,a funded ,space ,act ,agreement may be used only when the use of a standard contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement is not feasible or appropriate1 as determined by the ,associate ,administrator for ,procurement4 7c7 ,public ,notice and ,comment ,the ,administrator shall make available for public notice and comment each proposed ,space ,act ,agreement at least #cj days before entering into such agreement1 with appropriate redactions for proprietary1 sensitive1 or classified information4 7d7 ,transparency ,the ,administrator shall publicly disclose on the ,administration's website and make available in a searchable format all ,space ,act ,agreements1 with appropriate redactions for proprietary1 sensitive1 or classified information1 not later than #fj days after such agreement is signed4 7e7 ,authorization ,the ,administrator may not enter into a funded ,space ,act ,agreement for an amount in excess of #ej1jjj1jjj unless such agreement has been specifically authorized by law4 7f7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ij days after the end of each fiscal year1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the use of ,space ,act ,agreement authority by the ,administration during the previous fiscal year4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report shall include for each ,space ,act ,agreement in effect at the time of the report-- 7,a7 an indication of whether the agreement is a reimbursable1 nonreimbursable1 or funded ,space ,act ,agreement2 7,b7 a description of-- 7i7 the subject and terms2 7ii7 the parties2 7iii7 the responsible-- 7,i7 mission directorate2 7,,ii7 center2 or 7,,iii7 headquarters element2 7iv7 the value2 7v7 the extent of the cost sharing among ,federal ,government and non-,federal sources2 7vi7 the time period or schedule2 and 7vii7 all milestones2 and 7,c7 an indication of whether the agreement was renewed during the previous fiscal year4 7#c7 ,anticipated agreements ,the report shall also include a list of all anticipated reimbursable1 nonreimbursable1 and funded ,space ,act ,agreements for the upcoming fiscal year4 7#d7 ,cumulative program benefits ,the report shall also include1 with respect to the ,space ,act ,agreements covered by the report1 a summary of-- 7,a7 the technology areas in which research projects were conducted under such agreements2 7,b7 the extent to which the use of the ,space ,act ,agreements-- 7i7 has contributed to a broadening of the technology and industrial base available for meeting ,administration needs2 and 7ii7 has fostered within the technology and industrial base new relationships and practices that support the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 the total amount of value received by the ,federal ,government during the fiscal year pursuant to such ,space ,act ,agreements4 #gjg4 ,human spaceflight accident investigations ,section #gjgjb7;a7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 any other space vehicle carrying humans that is owned by the ,federal ,government or that is being used pursuant to a contract or ,space ,act ,agreement1 as defined in section #b of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjad with the ,federal ,government2 or 4 #gjh4 ,commercial technology transfer program ,section #ejaaf7;a7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 while protecting national security after research community4 #gji4 ,orbital debris 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that orbital debris poses serious risks to the operational space capabilities of the ,united ,states and that an international consensus and strategic plan is needed to mitigate the growth of orbital debris wherever possible1 as well as the status of any orbital debris mitigation concepts and technological options that have been developed or funded by any ,federal agency in the past #e years1 or that otherwise show significant promise1 in the near-term1 to mitigate orbital debris4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,coordination ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall provide the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate with a report on the status of efforts to coordinate with countries within the ,inter-,agency ,space ,debris ,coordination ,committee to mitigate the effects and growth of orbital debris as required by section #abjb7;b77#a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahdda7;b77#a774 7#b7 ,mitigation strategy ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall provide the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate with a report on the status of the orbital debris mitigation strategy required under section #abjb7;b77#b7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahdda7;b77#b774 #gaj4 ,,nasa ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #bja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bjaah4 ,,nasa ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,there shall be established a ,,nasa ,advisory ,council 7in this section referred to as the ,council7 for the ,administration in accordance with this section1 not later than #i months after the date of enactment of this section4 7b7 ,membership and appointment ,the ,council shall consist of #aa members to be appointed as follows3 7#a7 #e members shall be appointed by the ,president4 7#b7 #b members shall be appointed by the ,president pro tempore of the ,senate4 7#c7 #a member shall be appointed by the minority leader of the ,senate4 7#d7 #b members shall be appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#e7 #a member shall be appointed by the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,in addition to the members appointed under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e71 the ,administrator shall be an ex officio1 nonvoting member of the ,council4 ,members of the ,council shall comply with the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and the ,ethics in ,government ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7c7 ,qualifications ,the persons appointed as members of the ,council shall be-- 7#a7 former astronauts or scientists or engineers eminent in the fields of human spaceflight1 planetary science1 space science1 ,earth science1 aeronautics1 or disciplines related to space exploration and aeronautics1 including other scientific1 engineering1 or business disciplines2 7#b7 selected on the basis of established records of distinguished service2 and 7#c7 so selected as to provide representation of the views of engineering1 science1 and aerospace leaders in all areas of the ,nation4 7d7 ,terms ,the term of office of each member of the ,council shall be #f years4 7e7 ,meetings ,the ,council shall meet two times annually at minimum and at such other times as the ,chairman may determine1 but the ,chairman shall also call a meeting whenever one-third of the members so request in writing4 ,the ,council shall adopt procedures governing the conduct of its meetings1 including delivery of notice and a definition of a quorum1 which in no case shall be less than one-half plus one of the members of the ,council4 7f7 ,chairman and vice chairman ,the ,chairman and ,vice ,chairman of the ,council shall be elected by a majority vote of the ,council for a two-year term4 ,a member may serve as ,chairman and ,vice ,chairman for up to three terms4 ,the ,vice ,chairman shall perform the duties of the ,chairman in his absence4 ,if a vacancy occurs in the chairmanship or vice chairmanship1 the ,council shall elect a member to fill such vacancy4 7g7 ,staff ,the ,administrator shall support the ,council with professional staff to provide for the performance of such duties as may be prescribed by the ,council4 7h7 ,committees ,the ,council is authorized to appoint from among its members such committees as it deems necessary and to assign to committees so appointed such survey and advisory functions as the ,council deems appropriate to assist it in exercising its powers and functions4 7i7 ,functions 7#a7 ,budget proposal 7,a7 ,review of proposal ,not later than ,october #ae of each year1 the ,council shall have reviewed the ,administration's proposed budget for the next fiscal year and shall provide to the ,president their advice based on the best professional judgment of a majority of members4 ,portions of ,council meetings in which the ,council considers the budget proposal for the next fiscal year may be closed to the public until the ,council submits the proposal to the ,president and ,congress4 7,b7 ,advice to congressional committees ,not later than #ad days following the ,president's budget submittal to ,congress for the next fiscal year1 the ,council shall provide to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate their advice based on the best professional judgment of a majority of members4 7#b7 ,advice to the ,president and ,congress ,the ,council shall report their findings1 advice1 and recommendations to the ,president and ,congress on matters of particular policy interest on space exploration and aeronautics based on the best professional judgment of a majority of members4 4 7b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections for chapter #bja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end of the items for subchapter ,,ii the following new item3 #bjaah4 ,,nasa ,advisory ,council4 4 7c7 ,consultation and advice ,section #bjaac7;g7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting and ,congress after advice to the ,administration4 #gaa4 ,cost estimation 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on current and continuing efforts to implement more effective cost-estimation practices4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a list of steps the ,administration is undertaking to advance consistent implementation of the joint cost and schedule level 7,,jcl7 process2 and 7#b7 a description of mechanisms the ,administration is using and will continue to use to ensure that adequate resources are dedicated to cost estimation4 #gab4 ,detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts 7a7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall revise the ,,nasa ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to address the detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts4 7#b7 ,contractor responsibilities ,the revised regulations issued pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall provide that-- 7,a7 ,administration contractors who supply electronic parts or products that include electronic parts are responsible for detecting and avoiding the use or inclusion of counterfeit electronic parts or suspect counterfeit electronic parts in such products and for any rework or corrective action that may be required to remedy the use or inclusion of such parts2 and 7,b7 the cost of counterfeit electronic parts and suspect counterfeit electronic parts and the cost of rework or corrective action that may be required to remedy the use or inclusion of such parts are not allowable costs under ,agency contracts1 unless 7i7 the covered contractor has an operational system to detect and avoid counterfeit parts and suspect counterfeit electronic parts that has been reviewed and approved by the ,administration or the ,department of ,defense2 7ii7 the covered contractor provides timely notice to the ,administration pursuant to paragraph 7#d72 or 7iii7 the counterfeit electronic parts or suspect counterfeit electronic parts were provided to the contractor as ,government property in accordance with part #de of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7#c7 ,suppliers of electronic parts ,the revised regulations issued pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 require that the ,administration and ,administration contractors and subcontractors at all tiers-- 7i7 obtain electronic parts that are in production or currently available in stock from the original manufacturers of the parts or their authorized dealers1 or from suppliers who obtain such parts exclusively from the original manufacturers of the parts or their authorized dealers2 and 7ii7 obtain electronic parts that are not in production or currently available in stock from suppliers that meet qualification requirements established pursuant to subparagraph 7,c72 7,b7 establish documented requirements consistent with published industry standards or ,government contract requirements for-- 7i7 notification of the ,administration2 and 7ii7 inspection1 testing1 and authentication of electronic parts that the ,administration or an ,administration contractor or subcontractor obtains from any source other than a source described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 establish qualification requirements1 consistent with the requirements of section #bcai of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 pursuant to which the ,administration may identify suppliers that have appropriate policies and procedures in place to detect and avoid counterfeit electronic parts and suspect counterfeit electronic parts2 and 7,d7 authorize ,administration contractors and subcontractors to identify and use additional suppliers beyond those identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,c71 provided that-- 7i7 the standards and processes for identifying such suppliers comply with established industry standards2 7ii7 the contractor or subcontractor assumes responsibility for the authenticity of parts provided by such suppliers as provided in paragraph 7#b72 and 7iii7 the selection of such suppliers is subject to review and audit by appropriate ,administration officials4 7#d7 ,timely notification ,the revised regulations issued pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall require that any ,administration contractor or subcontractor who becomes aware1 or has reason to suspect1 that any end item1 component1 part1 or material contained in supplies purchased by the ,administration1 or purchased by a contractor or subcontractor for delivery to1 or on behalf of1 the ,administration1 contains counterfeit electronic parts or suspect counterfeit electronic parts1 shall provide notification to the applicable ,administration contracting officer within #cj calendar days4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the term electronic part means a discrete electronic component1 including a microcircuit1 transistor1 capacitor1 resistor1 or diode that is intended for use in a safety or mission critical application4 #gac4 ,prohibition on use of funds for contractors that have committed fraud or other crimes ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjad or any fiscal year thereafter for the ,administration may be used to enter into a contract with any offeror or any of its principals if the offeror certifies1 pursuant to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 that the offeror or any of its principals-- 7#a7 within a three-year period preceding this offer has been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against it for-- 7,a7 commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining1 attempting to obtain1 or performing a public 7,federal1 ,state1 or local7 contract or subcontract2 7,b7 violation of ,federal or ,state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers2 or 7,c7 commission of embezzlement1 theft1 forgery1 bribery1 falsification or destruction of records1 making false statements1 tax evasion1 violating ,federal criminal tax laws1 or receiving stolen property2 7#b7 are presently indicted for1 or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with1 commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 7#a72 or 7#c7 within a three-year period preceding this offer1 has been notified of any delinquent ,federal taxes in an amount that exceeds #c1jjj for which the liability remains unsatisfied4