,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #cdi #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ddab ,report ,no4 #aac-dgj ,,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 ,june #e1 #bjad ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,april #g1 #bjad ,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 ,space radiation4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,planetary protection for human exploration missions4 ,subtitle ,b--,space ,operations ,sec4 #baa4 ,international ,space ,station4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,barriers impeding enhanced utilization of the ,,iss's ,national ,laboratory by commercial companies4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,utilization of ,international ,space ,station for science missions4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,international ,space ,station cargo resupply services lessons learned4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,commercial crew program4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,space communications4 ,title ,,iii--,science ,subtitle ,a--,general ,sec4 #cja4 ,science portfolio4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,radioisotope power systems4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,congressional declaration of policy and purpose4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,university class science missions4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,assessment of science mission extensions4 ,subtitle ,b--,astrophysics ,sec4 #caa4 ,decadal cadence4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,extrasolar planet exploration strategy4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,national ,reconnaissance ,office telescope donation4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope4 ,sec4 #caf4 ,stratospheric ,observatory for ,infrared ,astronomy4 ,subtitle ,c--,planetary ,science ,sec4 #cba4 ,decadal cadence4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,near-,earth objects4 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,near-,earth objects public-private partnerships4 ,sec4 #cbd4 ,research on near-earth object tsunami effects4 ,sec4 #cbe4 ,astrobiology strategy4 ,sec4 #cbf4 ,astrobiology public-private partnerships4 ,sec4 #cbg4 ,assessment of ,mars architecture4 ,subtitle ,d--,heliophysics ,sec4 #cca4 ,decadal cadence4 ,sec4 #ccb4 ,review of space weather4 ,subtitle ,e--,earth ,science ,sec4 #cda4 ,goal4 ,sec4 #cdb4 ,decadal cadence4 ,sec4 #cdc4 ,venture class missions4 ,sec4 #cdd4 ,assessment4 ,title ,,iv--,aeronautics ,sec4 #dja4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,aeronautics research goals4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,unmanned aerial systems research and development4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,research program on composite materials used in aeronautics4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,hypersonic research4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,supersonic research4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,research on ,next,gen airspace management concepts and tools4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,rotorcraft research4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,transformative aeronautics research4 ,sec4 #daj4 ,study of ,united ,states leadership in aeronautics research4 ,title ,v--,space ,technology ,sec4 #eja4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,space ,technology ,program4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,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 ,commercial technology transfer program4 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,advisory ,council4 ,sec4 #gjh4 ,cost estimation4 ,sec4 #gji4 ,avoiding organizational conflicts of interest in major ,administration acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #gaj4 ,facilities and infrastructure4 ,sec4 #gaa4 ,detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts4 ,sec4 #gab4 ,space ,act ,agreements4 ,sec4 #gac4 ,human spaceflight accident investigations4 ,sec4 #gad4 ,fullest commercial use of space4 ,sec4 #gae4 ,orbital debris4 ,sec4 #gaf4 ,review of orbital debris removal concepts4 ,sec4 #gag4 ,use of operational commercial suborbital vehicles for research1 development1 and education4 ,sec4 #gah4 ,fundamental space life and physical sciences research4 ,sec4 #gai4 ,restoring commitment to engineering research4 ,sec4 #gbj4 ,liquid rocket engine development program4 ,sec4 #gba ,remote satellite servicing demonstrations4 ,sec4 #gbb4 ,information technology governance4 ,sec4 #gbc4 ,strengthening ,administration security4 ,sec4 #gbd4 ,prohibition on use of funds for contractors that have committed fraud or other crimes4 ,sec4 #gbe4 ,protection of ,apollo landing sites4 ,sec4 #gbf4 ,astronaut occupational healthcare4 #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 means 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 means 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 ,policy ,human exploration deeper into the solar system shall be a core mission of the ,administration4 ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that the goal of the ,administration's exploration program shall be to successfully conduct a crewed mission to the surface of ,mars to begin human exploration of that planet4 ,the use of the surface of the ,moon1 cis-lunar space1 near-,earth asteroids1 ,lagrangian points1 and ,martian moons may be pursued provided they are properly incorporated into the ,human ,exploration ,roadmap described in section #gjejd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,vision for space exploration ,section #bjcjb of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,orion crew capsule ,the term ,orion crew capsule means 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 means 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 7c7 ,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 ,human ,exploration ,roadmap under section #gjejd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7d7 ,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 and affordability 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 7e7 ,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 #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 ,directorate1 or its successor division1 to develop a ,human ,exploration ,roadmap to define the specific capabilities and technologies necessary to extend human presence to the surface of ,mars and the sets and sequences of missions 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 ,human ,exploration ,roadmap1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 include the specific set of capabilities and technologies that contribute to extending human presence to the surface of ,mars and the sets and sequences of missions necessary to demonstrate the proficiency of these capabilities and technologies with an emphasis on using or not 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 include information on the phasing of planned intermediate destinations1 ,mars mission risk areas and potential risk mitigation approaches1 technology requirements and phasing of required technology development activities1 the management strategy to be followed1 related ,international ,space ,station activities1 and planned international collaborative activities1 potential commercial contributions1 and other activities relevant to the achievement of the goal established in section #bja7;a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjad2 7#c7 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#d7 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#e7 provide a description of the capabilities and technologies that need to 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#f7 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#g7 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#h7 include in the ,human ,exploration ,roadmap an addendum from the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,advisory ,council1 and an addendum from the ,aerospace ,safety ,advisory ,panel1 each with a statement of review of the ,human ,exploration ,roadmap that shall include-- 7,a7 subjects of agreement2 7,b7 areas of concern2 and 7,c7 recommendations2 and 7#i7 include in the ,human ,exploration ,roadmap an examination of the benefits of utilizing current ,administration launch facilities for trans-lunar missions4 7d7 ,updates ,the ,administrator shall update such ,human ,exploration ,roadmap as needed but no less frequently than every #b 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 #b-year period prior to the submission of the update to ,congress2 and 7#b7 the expected goals and achievements in the following #b-year period4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section1 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 #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit a copy of the ,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 ,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 ,human ,exploration ,roadmap is updated4 #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 ,system1 including an upper stage needed to go beyond low-,earth orbit1 is to safely carry a total payload 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 and 7#c7 ,in order to promote safety and reduce programmatic risk1 the ,administrator shall budget for and undertake a robust ground test and uncrewed and crewed flight test and demonstration program for the ,space ,launch ,system and the ,orion crew capsule and shall budget for an operational flight rate sufficient to maintain safety and operational readiness4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,president's annual budget requests for the ,space ,launch ,system and ,orion crew capsule development1 test1 and operational phases should strive to accurately reflect the resource requirements of each of those phases1 consistent with the policy established in section #bja7;a7 of this ,act4 7c7 ,in general ,given the critical importance of a heavy-lift launch vehicle and crewed spacecraft to enable the achievement of the goal established in section #bja7;a7 of this ,act1 as well as the accomplishment of intermediate exploration milestones and the provision of a backup capability to transfer crew and cargo to the ,international ,space ,station1 the ,administrator shall make the expeditious development1 test1 and achievement of operational readiness of the ,space ,launch ,system and the ,orion crew capsule the highest priority of the exploration program4 7d7 ,government accountability office review ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general 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 ,administration's acquisition of ground systems in support of the ,space ,launch ,system4 ,the report shall assess the extent to which ground systems acquired in support of the ,space ,launch ,system are focused on the direct support of the ,space ,launch ,system and shall identify any ground support projects or activities that the ,administration is undertaking that do not solely or primarily support the ,space ,launch ,system4 7e7 ,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 7f7 ,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 and future missions2 and 7#b7 a name for the ,space ,launch ,system4 7g7 ,advanced booster competition 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,associate ,administrator of the ,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 ,exploration ,mission-#a launch as a result of increased costs associated with conducting a competition for an advanced booster4 7#b7 ,competition ,if the ,associate ,administrator reports reductions pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b71 and no adverse schedule impact pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,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 as soon as practicable after the development of the upper stage has been initiated4 #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 ,administration4 #bje4 ,space radiation 7a7 ,strategy and plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall develop a space radiation mitigation and management strategy and implementation plan to enable the achievement of the goal established in section #bja that includes key research and monitoring requirements1 milestones1 a timetable1 and an estimate of facility and budgetary requirements4 7#b7 ,coordination ,the strategy shall include a mechanism for coordinating ,administration research1 technology1 facilities1 engineering1 operations1 and other functions required to support the strategy and plan4 7#c7 ,transmittal ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit the strategy and plan to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7b7 ,space radiation research facilities ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall assess the national capabilities for carrying out critical ground-based research on space radiation biology and shall identify any issues that could affect the ability to carry out that research4 #bjf4 ,planetary protection for human exploration missions 7a7 ,study ,the ,administrator shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academies for a study to explore the planetary protection ramifications of potential future missions by astronauts such as to the lunar polar regions1 near-,earth asteroids1 the moons of ,mars1 and the surface of ,mars4 7b7 ,scope ,the study shall-- 7#a7 collate and summarize what has been done to date with respect to planetary protection measures to be applied to potential human missions such as to the lunar polar regions1 near-,earth asteroids1 the moons of ,mars1 and the surface of ,mars2 7#b7 identify and document planetary protection concerns associated with potential human missions such as to the lunar polar regions1 near-,earth asteroids1 the moons of ,mars1 and the surface of ,mars2 7#c7 develop a methodology1 if possible1 for defining and classifying the degree of concern associated with each likely destination2 7#d7 assess likely methodologies for addressing planetary protection concerns2 and 7#e7 identify areas for future research to reduce current uncertainties4 7c7 ,completion date ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall provide the results of the study to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 ,b ,space ,operations #baa4 ,international ,space ,station 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,international ,space ,station is an ideal 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 access to low-,earth orbit is paramount to the continued success of the ,international ,space ,station and ,national ,laboratory4 7b7 ,in general ,the following is the policy of the ,united ,states3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states ,international ,space ,station program shall have two primary objectives3 supporting achievement of the goal established in section #bja of this ,act and pursuing a research program that advances knowledge and provides benefits to the ,nation4 ,it shall continue to be the policy of the ,united ,states to1 in consultation with its international partners in the ,international ,space ,station program1 support full and complete utilization of the ,international ,space ,station4 7#b7 ,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 orbit and shall be considered in the development of the ,human ,exploration ,roadmap developed under section #gjejd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,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#d7 ,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 7c7 ,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 7#c7 that the ,orion crew capsule shall provide an alternative means of delivery of crew and cargo to the ,international ,space ,station1 in the event other vehicles1 whether commercial vehicles or partner-supplied vehicles1 are unable to perform that function2 and 7#d7 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 7d7 ,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 7e7 ,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 7f7 ,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 any necessary contributions to enabling execution of the ,human ,exploration ,roadmap developed under section #gjejd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 cost estimates for operating the ,international ,space ,station to achieve the criteria required under paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 cost estimates for extending operations to #bjbd and #bjcj2 7#e7 an assessment of how the defined criteria under paragraph 7#a7 respond to the ,national ,academies ,decadal ,survey on ,biological and ,physical ,sciences in ,space2 and 7#f7 an identification of the actions and cost estimate needed to deorbit the ,international ,space ,station once a decision is made to deorbit the laboratory4 7g7 ,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 7,,viii7 defined metrics for the success of each study2 and 7,,ix7 how these activities enable the ,human ,exploration ,roadmap described in section #gjejd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code2 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 #bab4 ,barriers impeding enhanced utilization of the ,,iss's ,national ,laboratory by commercial companies 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 enhanced utilization of the ,international ,space ,station's ,national ,laboratory requires a full understanding of the barriers impeding such utilization and actions needed to be taken to remove or mitigate them to the maximum extent practicable2 and 7#b7 doing so will allow the ,administration to encourage commercial companies to invest in microgravity research using ,national ,laboratory research facilities4 7b7 ,assessment ,the ,administrator shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academies for an assessment to-- 7#a7 identify barriers impeding enhanced utilization of the ,international ,space ,station's ,national ,laboratory2 7#b7 recommend ways to encourage commercial companies to make greater use of the ,international ,space ,station's ,national ,laboratory1 including corporate investment in microgravity research2 and 7#c7 identify any legislative changes that may be required4 7c7 ,transmittal ,not later than one year 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 the results of the assessment described in subsection 7b74 #bac4 ,utilization of ,international ,space ,station for science missions ,the ,administrator shall utilize the ,international ,space ,station for ,science ,mission ,directorate missions in low-,earth orbit wherever it is practical and cost effective to do so4 #bad4 ,international ,space ,station cargo resupply services lessons learned ,not later than #abj 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 that-- 7#a7 identifies the lessons learned to date from the ,commercial ,resupply ,services contract2 7#b7 indicates whether changes are needed to the manner in which the ,administration procures and manages similar services upon the expiration of the existing ,commercial ,resupply ,services contract2 and 7#c7 identifies any lessons learned from the ,commercial ,resupply ,services contract that should be applied to the procurement and management of commercially provided crew transfer services to and from the ,international ,space ,station4 #bae4 ,commercial crew program 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that once developed and certified to meet the ,administration's safety and reliability requirements1 ,united ,states commercially provided crew transportation systems offer the potential of serving as the primary means of transporting ,american astronauts and international partner astronauts to and from the ,international ,space ,station and serving as ,international ,space ,station emergency crew rescue vehicles4 ,at the same time1 the budgetary assumptions used by the ,administration in its planning for the ,commercial ,crew ,program have consistently assumed significantly higher funding levels than have been authorized and appropriated by ,congress4 ,it is the sense of ,congress that credibility in the ,administration's budgetary estimates for the ,commercial ,crew ,program can be enhanced by an independently developed cost estimate4 ,such credibility in budgetary estimates is an important factor in understanding program risk4 7b7 ,objective ,the objective of the ,administration's ,commercial ,crew ,program shall be to assist the development of at least one crew transportation system to carry ,administration astronauts safely1 reliably1 and affordably to and from the ,international ,space ,station and to serve as an emergency crew rescue vehicle as soon as practicable within the funding levels authorized4 ,the ,administration shall not use any considerations beyond this objective in the overall acquisition strategy4 7c7 ,safety ,consistent with the findings and recommendations of the ,columbia ,accident ,investigation ,board1 the ,administration shall-- 7#a7 ensure that1 in its evaluation and selection of contracts for the development of commercial crew transportation capabilities1 safety is the highest priority2 and 7#b7 seek to ensure that minimization of the probability of loss of crew shall be an important selection criterion of the ,commercial ,crew ,transportation ,capability ,contract4 7d7 ,cost minimization ,the ,administrator shall strive through the competitive selection process to minimize the life cycle cost to the ,administration through the planned period of commercially provided crew transportation services4 7e7 ,transparency ,transparency is the cornerstone of ensuring a safe and reliable commercial crew transportation service to the ,international ,space ,station4 ,the ,administrator shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 ensure that every commercial crew transportation services provider has provided evidence-based support for their costs and schedule4 7f7 ,independent cost and schedule estimate 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #cj days after the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation-based contract for the ,commercial ,crew ,transportation ,capability ,contract is awarded1 the ,administrator shall arrange for the initiation of an ,independent ,cost and ,schedule ,estimate for-- 7,a7 all activities associated with the development1 test1 demonstration1 and certification of commercial crew transportation systems2 7,b7 transportation and rescue services required by the ,administration for ,international ,space ,station operations through calendar year #bjbj or later if ,administration requirements so dictate2 and 7,c7 the estimated date of operational readiness for the program each assumption listed in paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection4 7#b7 ,assumptions ,the ,independent ,cost and ,schedule ,estimate shall provide an estimate for each of the following scenarios3 7,a7 ,an appropriation of #fjj1jjj1jjj over the next #c fiscal years4 7,b7 ,an appropriation of #gjj1jjj1jjj over the next #c fiscal years4 7,c7 ,an appropriation of #hjj1jjj1jjj over the next #c fiscal years4 7,d7 ,the funding level assumptions over the next #c fiscal years that are included as part of commercial crew transportation capability contract awards4 7#c7 ,transmittal ,not later than #ahj days after initiation of the ,independent ,cost and ,schedule ,estimate under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall transmit the results of the ,independent ,cost and ,schedule ,estimate to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7g7 ,implementation strategies 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the completion of the ,independent ,cost and ,schedule ,estimate under subsection 7f71 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 #d distinct implementation strategies based on such ,independent ,cost and ,schedule ,estimate 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 #fjj1jjj1jjj over the next #c fiscal years2 7,b7 a strategy that assumes an appropriation of #gjj1jjj1jjj over the next #c fiscal years2 7,c7 a strategy that assumes an appropriation of #hjj1jjj1jjj over the next #c fiscal years2 and 7,d7 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 provider4 7#c7 ,inclusions ,each strategy shall include the contracting instruments the ,administration will employ to acquire the services in each phase of development or acquisition and the number of commercial providers the ,administration will include in the program4 #baf4 ,space communications 7a7 ,plan ,the ,administrator shall develop a plan1 in consultation with relevant ,federal agencies1 for updating the ,administration's space communications and navigation architecture for low-,earth orbital and deep space operations so that it is capable of meeting the ,administration's communications 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 ,steps to sustain the existing space communications and navigation network and infrastructure and priorities for how resources will be applied and cost estimates for the maintenance of existing space communications network capabilities4 7#b7 ,upgrades needed to support space communications and navigation network and infrastructure requirements1 including cost estimates and schedules and an assessment of the impact on missions if resources are not secured at the level needed4 7#c7 ,projected space communications and navigation network requirements for the next #bj years1 including those in support of human space exploration missions4 7#d7 ,projected ,tracking and ,data ,relay ,satellite ,system requirements for the next #bj years1 including those in support of other relevant ,federal agencies1 and cost and schedule estimates to maintain and upgrade the ,tracking and ,data ,relay ,satellite ,system to meet projected requirements4 7#e7 ,steps the ,administration is taking to meet future space communications requirements after all ,tracking and ,data ,relay ,satellite ,system third-generation communications satellites are operational4 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 portfolio--sense of the ,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 ,administration for each fiscal year1 the ,administrator shall to the greatest extent practicable follow guidance provided in the current decadal surveys from the ,national ,academies' ,space ,studies ,board4 #cjb4 ,radioisotope power systems 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that conducting deep space exploration requires radioisotope power systems1 and establishing continuity in the production of the material needed to power these systems is paramount to the success of these future deep space missions4 ,it is further the sense of ,congress that ,federal agencies supporting the ,administration through the production of such material should do so in a cost effective manner so as not to impose excessive reimbursement requirements on the ,administration4 7b7 ,analysis of requirements and risks ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy and 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 7c7 ,contents of analysis ,the analysis conducted under subsection 7b7 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 thermal conversion technology such as advanced thermocouples and ,stirling generators and converters2 and 7,b7 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 thermal conversion 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 systems and ensure that its reimbursements to the ,department of ,energy associated with such preservation are equitable and justified2 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 7d7 ,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 #cjc4 ,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 #cjd4 ,university class science missions 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that principal investigator-led small orbital science missions1 including ,cube,sat class1 ,university ,explorer 7,,unex7 class1 ,small ,explorer 7,,smex7 class1 and ,venture class1 offer valuable opportunities to advance science at low cost1 train the next generation of scientists and engineers1 and enable participants in the program to acquire skills in systems engineering and systems integration that are critical to maintaining the ,nation's leadership in space and to enhancing the ,united ,states innovation and competitiveness abroad4 7b7 ,review of principal investigator-led small orbital science missions ,the ,administrator shall conduct a review of the science missions described in subsection 7a74 ,the review shall include-- 7#a7 the status1 capability1 and availability of existing small orbital science mission programs and the extent to which each program enables the participation of university scientists and students2 7#b7 the opportunities such mission programs provide for scientific research2 7#c7 the opportunities such mission programs provide for training and education1 including scientific and engineering workforce development1 including for the ,administration's scientific and engineering workforce2 and 7#d7 the extent to which commercial applications such as hosted payloads1 free flyers1 and data buys could provide measurable benefits for such mission programs1 while preserving the principle of independent peer review as the basis for mission selection4 7c7 ,report ,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 on the review required under subsection 7b7 and on recommendations to enhance principal investigator-led small orbital science missions conducted by the ,administration in accordance with the results of the review required by subsection 7b74 #cje4 ,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 missions' lifetime4 ,the assessment shall take into consideration how extending 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 ,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 ,administration's annual budget request for each fiscal year1 a report detailing any assessment required by subsection 7a7 that was carried out during the previous year4 4 ,b ,astrophysics #caa4 ,decadal cadence ,in carrying out section #cja7;b71 the ,administrator shall seek to ensure to the extent practicable 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 the ,transiting ,exoplanet ,survey ,satellite1 the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope1 a potential ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope mission1 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 the key extrasolar planet research goals2 7#d7 identify opportunities for coordination with international partners1 commercial partners1 and other not-for-profit partners2 and 7#e7 make recommendations on the above as appropriate4 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-- 7#a7 the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope will revolutionize our understanding of star and planet formation and how galaxies evolved1 and advance the search for the origins of the universe2 7#b7 the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope will enable ,american scientists to maintain their leadership in astrophysics and other disciplines2 7#c7 the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope program is making steady progress towards a launch in #bjah2 7#d7 the on-time and on-budget delivery of the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope is a high congressional priority2 and 7#e7 maintaining this progress will require the ,administrator to ensure that integrated testing is appropriately timed and sufficiently comprehensive to enable potential issues to be identified and addressed early enough to be handled within the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope's development schedule prior to launch4 #cad4 ,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 #bjaj ,national ,academies' 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 cost efficient 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 #cae4 ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,administrator1 to the extent practicable1 should make progress on the technologies and capabilities needed to position the ,administration to meet the objectives of the ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope mission1 as outlined in the #bjaj ,national ,academies' astronomy and astrophysics decadal survey1 in a way that maximizes the scientific productivity of meeting those objectives for the resources invested4 ,it is further the sense of ,congress that the ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope mission has the potential to enable scientific discoveries that will transform our understanding of the universe4 7b7 ,continuity of development ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the concept definition and pre-formulation activities of a ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope mission continue while the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope is being completed4 #caf4 ,stratospheric ,observatory for ,infrared ,astronomy ,the ,administrator shall not use any funding appropriated to the ,administration for fiscal year #bjad for the shutdown of the ,stratospheric ,observatory for ,infrared ,astronomy or for the preparation therefor4 ,c ,planetary ,science #cba4 ,decadal cadence ,in carrying out section #cja7;b71 the ,administrator shall seek to ensure to the greatest extent practicable 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 including 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 approximately #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 undertaken by the ,administration for detecting and characterizing the hazards of near-,earth objects should continue to seek 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 detect1 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 ,subsequent to the initial report 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 ,act1 including the progress toward achieving #ij percent completion of the survey described in subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 a summary of expenditures for all activities carried out pursuant to subsection 7c7 since the date of enactment of this ,act4 7g7 ,study ,the ,administrator1 in collaboration with other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall carry out a technical and scientific assessment of the capabilities and resources to-- 7#a7 accelerate the survey described in subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 expand the ,administration's ,near-,earth ,object ,program to include the detection1 tracking1 cataloguing1 and characterization of potentially hazardous near-,earth objects less than #adj meters in diameter4 7h7 ,transmittal ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit the results of the assessment carried out under subsection 7g7 to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #cbc4 ,near-,earth objects public-private partnerships 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,administration should seek to leverage the capabilities of the private sector and philanthropic organizations to the maximum extent practicable in carrying out the ,near-,earth ,object ,survey program in order to meet the goal of the ,survey program4 7b7 ,report ,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 ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing how the ,administration can expand collaborative partnerships to detect1 track1 catalogue1 and categorize near-,earth objects4 #cbd4 ,research on near-earth object tsunami effects 7a7 ,report on potential tsunami effects from near-earth object impact ,the ,administrator1 in collaboration with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and other relevant agencies1 shall prepare a report identifying and describing existing research activities and further research objectives that would increase our understanding of the nature of the effects of potential tsunamis that could occur if a near-,earth object were to impact an ocean of ,earth4 7b7 ,transmittal ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit the report required and prepared under subsection 7a7 to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #cbe4 ,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 ,the strategy shall include recommendations for coordination with international partners4 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 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 #cbf4 ,astrobiology 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 ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing how the ,administration can expand collaborative partnerships to study life's origin1 evolution1 distribution1 and future in the ,universe4 #cbg4 ,assessment of ,mars architecture 7a7 ,assessment ,the ,administrator shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academies to assess-- 7#a7 the ,administration's revised post-#bjaf ,mars exploration architecture and its responsiveness to the strategies1 priorities1 and guidelines put forward by the ,national ,academies' planetary science decadal surveys and other relevant ,national ,academies ,mars-related reports2 7#b7 the long-term goals of the ,administration's ,mars ,exploration ,program and such program's ability to optimize the science return1 given the current fiscal posture of the program2 7#c7 the ,mars architecture's relationship to ,mars-related activities to be undertaken by agencies and organizations outside of the ,united ,states2 and 7#d7 the extent to which the ,mars architecture represents a reasonably balanced mission portfolio4 7b7 ,transmittal ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit the results of the assessment to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 ,d ,heliophysics #cca4 ,decadal cadence ,in carrying out section #cja7;b71 the ,administrator shall seek to ensure to the extent practicable 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 and heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academies to provide a comprehensive study that reviews current and planned ground-based and space-based space weather monitoring requirements and capabilities1 identifies gaps1 and identifies options for a robust and resilient capability4 ,the study shall inform the process of identifying national needs for future space weather monitoring1 forecasts1 and mitigation4 ,the ,national ,academies shall give consideration to international and private sector efforts and collaboration that could potentially contribute to national space weather needs4 ,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 #ad months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,academies shall transmit a report containing the results of the study provided under subsection 7a7 to the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 and to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 ,e ,earth ,science #cda4 ,goal 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,administration is being asked to undertake important ,earth science activities in an environment of increasingly constrained fiscal resources1 and that any transfer of additional responsibilities to the ,administration1 such as climate instrument development and measurements that are currently part of the portfolio of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 should be accompanied by the provision of additional resources to allow the ,administration to carry out the increased responsibilities without adversely impacting its implementation of its existing ,earth science programs and priorities4 7b7 ,general ,the ,administrator shall continue to carry out a balanced ,earth science program that includes ,earth science research1 ,earth systematic missions1 competitive ,venture class missions1 other missions and data analysis1 mission operations1 technology development1 and applied sciences1 consistent with the recommendations and priorities established in the ,national ,academies' ,earth ,science ,decadal ,survey4 7c7 ,collaboration ,the ,administrator shall collaborate with other ,federal agencies1 including the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 non-government entities1 and international partners1 as appropriate1 in carrying out the ,administration's ,earth science program4 ,the ,administration shall continue to develop first-of-a-kind instruments that1 once proved1 can be transitioned to other agencies for operations4 7d7 ,reimbursement ,whenever responsibilities for the development of sensors or for measurements are transferred to the ,administration from another agency1 the ,administration shall seek1 to the extent possible1 to be reimbursed for the assumption of such responsibilities4 #cdb4 ,decadal cadence ,in carrying out section #cda7;b71 the ,administrator shall seek to ensure to the extent practicable a steady cadence of large1 medium1 and small ,earth science missions4 #cdc4 ,venture class missions ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,administration's ,venture class missions provide opportunities for innovation in the ,earth science program1 offer low-cost approaches for high-quality competitive science investigations1 enable frequent flight opportunities to engage the ,earth science and applications community1 and serve as a training ground for students and young scientists4 ,it is further the sense of ,congress that the ,administration should seek to increase the number of ,venture class projects to the extent practicable as part of a balanced ,earth science program4 #cdd4 ,assessment ,the ,administrator shall carry out a scientific assessment of the ,administration's ,earth science global datasets for the purpose of identifying those datasets that are useful for understanding regional changes and variability1 and for informing applied science research4 ,the ,administrator shall complete and transmit the assessment to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology in 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 ,,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 aviation1 enhance the competitiveness of the ,united ,states in the world economy and improve the quality of life of all citizens2 7#b7 aeronautics research is essential to the ,administration's mission1 continues to be an important core element of the ,administration's mission and should be supported2 7#c7 the ,administrator should coordinate and consult with relevant ,federal agencies and the private sector to minimize duplication and leverage resources2 and 7#d7 carrying aeronautics research to a level of maturity that allows the ,administration's research results to be transitioned to the users1 whether private or public sector1 is critical to their eventual adoption4 #djb4 ,aeronautics research goals ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the ,administration maintains a strong aeronautics research portfolio ranging from fundamental research through integrated systems research with specific research goals1 including the following3 7#a7 ,enhance airspace operations and safety ,the ,administration's ,aeronautics ,research ,mission ,directorate shall address research needs of the ,next ,generation ,air ,transportation ,system and identify critical gaps in technology which must be bridged to enable the implementation of the ,next ,generation ,air ,transportation ,system so that safety and productivity improvements can be achieved as soon as possible4 7#b7 ,improve air vehicle performance ,the ,administration's ,aeronautics ,research ,mission ,directorate shall conduct research to improve aircraft performance and minimize environmental impacts4 ,the ,associate ,administrator for the ,aeronautics ,research ,mission ,directorate shall consider and pursue concepts to reduce noise1 emissions1 and fuel consumption while maintaining high safety standards1 and shall conduct research related to the impact of alternative fuels on the safety1 reliability and maintainability of current and new air vehicles4 7#c7 ,strengthen aviation safety ,the ,administration's ,aeronautics ,research ,mission ,directorate shall proactively address safety challenges associated with current and new air vehicles and with operations in the ,nation's current and future air transportation system4 7#d7 ,demonstrate concepts at the system level ,the ,administration's ,aeronautics ,research ,mission ,directorate shall mature the most promising technologies to the point at which they can be demonstrated in a relevant environment and shall integrate individual components and technologies as appropriate to ensure that they perform in an integrated manner as well as they do when operated individually4 #djc4 ,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 carry out 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 #ahj 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 #djd4 ,research program on composite materials used in aeronautics 7a7 ,purpose of research ,the ,administrator shall continue the ,administration's cooperative research program with industry to identify and demonstrate more effective and safe ways of developing1 manufacturing1 and maintaining composite materials for use in airframes1 subsystems1 and propulsion components4 7b7 ,consultation ,the ,administrator1 in overseeing the ,administration'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 7c7 ,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 #dje4 ,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 #djf4 ,supersonic research 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the ability to fly commercial aircraft over land at supersonic speeds without adverse impacts on the environment or on local communities could open new global markets and enable new transportation capabilities2 and 7#b7 continuing the ,administration's research program is necessary to assess the impact in a relevant environment of commercial supersonic flight operations and provide the basis for establishing appropriate sonic boom standards for such flight operations4 7b7 ,roadmap for 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 profiles 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 the baseline research as embodied by 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 7#d7 a plan for coordination with stakeholders1 including relevant government agencies and industry2 and 7#e7 a plan for how the ,administration will ensure that sonic boom research is coordinated as appropriate with relevant ,federal agencies4 #djg4 ,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 technologies transferred to relevant ,federal agencies for eventual operation implementation1 consultation with other ,federal agencies1 and any adjustments made to research activities4 #djh4 ,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 roadmap 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 roadmap 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 #dji4 ,transformative aeronautics research ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,administrator1 in looking strategically into the future and ensuring that the ,administration's ,center personnel are at the leading edge of aeronautics research1 should encourage investigations into the early-stage advancement of new processes1 novel concepts1 and innovative technologies that have the potential to meet national aeronautics needs4 ,the ,administrator shall continue to ensure that awards for the investigation of these concepts and technologies are open for competition among ,administration civil servants at its ,centers1 separate from other awards open only to non-,administration sources4 #daj4 ,study of ,united ,states leadership in aeronautics research 7a7 ,study ,the ,administrator shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academies for a study to benchmark the position of the ,united ,states in civil aeronautics research compared to the rest of the world4 ,the study shall-- 7#a7 seek to define metrics by which relative leadership in civil aeronautics research can be determined2 7#b7 ascertain how the ,united ,states compares to other countries in the field of civil aeronautics research and any relevant trends2 and 7#c7 provide recommendations on what can be done to regain or retain global leadership1 including-- 7,a7 identifying research areas where ,united ,states expertise has been or is at risk of being overtaken2 7,b7 defining appropriate roles for the ,administration2 7,c7 identifying public-private partnerships that could be formed2 and 7,d7 estimating the impact on the ,administration's budget should such recommendations be implemented4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall provide the results of the study to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 ,v ,space ,technology #eja4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that space technology is critical to-- 7#a7 enabling a new class of ,administration missions beyond low-,earth orbit2 7#b7 developing technologies and capabilities that will make the ,administration's missions more affordable and more reliable2 and 7#c7 improving technological capabilities and promoting innovation for the ,administration and the ,nation4 #ejb4 ,space ,technology ,program 7a7 ,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 establish a ,space ,technology ,program to pursue the research and development of advanced space technologies that have the potential of delivering innovative solutions and to support human exploration of the solar system or advanced space science4 ,the program established by the ,administrator shall take into consideration the recommendations of the ,national ,academies' review of the ,administration's ,space ,technology roadmaps and priorities1 as well as applicable enabling aspects of the ,human ,exploration ,roadmap specified in section #gjejd4 ,in conducting the space technology program established under this section1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 to the maximum extent practicable1 use a competitive process to select projects to be supported as part of the program2 7#b7 make use of small satellites and the ,administration's suborbital and ground-based platforms1 to the extent practicable and appropriate1 to demonstrate space technology concepts and developments2 and 7#c7 undertake partnerships with other ,federal agencies1 universities1 private industry1 and other spacefaring nations1 as appropriate4 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 duplicative of any other project1 program1 or mission conducted by another office or directorate of the ,administration4 4 7b7 ,collaboration1 coordination1 and alignment ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the ,administration's projects1 programs1 and activities in support of technology research and development of advanced space technologies are fully coordinated and aligned and that results from such work are shared and leveraged within the ,administration4 ,projects1 programs1 and activities being conducted by the ,human ,exploration and ,operations ,mission ,directorate in support of research and development of advanced space technologies and systems focusing on human space exploration should continue in that ,directorate4 ,the ,administrator shall ensure that organizational responsibility for research and development activities in support of human space exploration not initiated as of the date of enactment of this ,act is established on the basis of a sound rationale4 ,the ,administrator shall provide the rationale in the report specified in subsection 7d74 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 comparing the ,administration's space technology investments with the high-priority technology areas identified by the ,national ,academies in the ,national ,research ,council's report on the ,administration's ,space ,technology ,roadmaps4 ,the ,administrator shall identify how the ,administration will address any gaps between the agency's investments and the recommended technology areas1 including a projection of funding requirements4 7d7 ,annual report ,the ,administrator shall include in the ,administration's annual budget request for each fiscal year the rationale for assigning organizational responsibility for1 in the year prior to the budget fiscal year1 each initiated project1 program1 and mission focused on research and development of advanced technologies for human space exploration4 7e7 ,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 #ejc4 ,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 whenever it is practical and cost effective to do so4 ,,vi ,education #fja4 ,education 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,administration's missions are an inspiration for ,americans and in particular for the next generation1 and that this inspiration has a powerful effect in stimulating interest in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics 7in this section referred to as ,,stem7 education and careers2 7#b7 the ,administration's ,office of ,education and mission directorates have been effective in delivering ,administration educational content because of the strong engagement of ,administration scientists and engineers in the ,administration's education and outreach activities2 and 7#c7 the ,administration should be a central partner in contributing to the goals of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council's ,federal ,science1 ,technology1 ,engineering1 and ,mathematics 7,,stem7 ,education #e-,year ,strategic ,plan4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,administration shall continue its education and outreach efforts to-- 7#a7 increase student interest and participation in ,,stem 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 7c7 ,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 7d7 ,continuation of education and outreach activities and programs ,the ,administrator shall continue to carry out education and outreach programs and activities through the ,office of ,education and the ,administration mission directorates and shall continue to engage1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ,administration and ,administration-supported researchers and engineers in carrying out those programs and activities4 7e7 ,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 7f7 ,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 #djcjf of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7ii7 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 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking paragraphs 7#b77;,c7 and 7#c77;,d7 and inserting paragraphs 7#c77;,c7 and 7#d77;,d74 ,,vii ,policy ,provisions #gja4 ,asteroid ,retrieval ,mission 7a7 ,asteroid retrieval 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 robotic missions2 and 7#e7 a complete assessment by the ,small ,bodies ,assessment ,group and the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,advisory ,council of how the proposed mission is in the strategic interests of the ,united ,states in space exploration4 7b7 ,mars flyby report ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 an independent1 private systems engineering and technical assistance organization contracted by the ,human ,exploration ,operations ,mission ,directorate shall transmit to the ,administrator1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report analyzing the proposal for a ,mars ,flyby human spaceflight mission to be launched in #bjba4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 a technical development1 test1 fielding1 and operations plan using the ,space ,launch ,system and other systems to successfully mount a ,mars ,flyby mission by #bjba2 7#b7 a description of the benefits in scientific knowledge and technologies demonstrated by a ,mars ,flyby mission to be launched in #bjba suitable for future ,mars missions2 and 7#c7 an annual budget profile1 including cost estimates1 for the development test1 fielding1 and operations plan to carry out a ,mars ,flyby mission through #bjba and comparison of that budget profile to the #e-year budget profile contained in the ,president's ,budget request for fiscal year #bjae4 7c7 ,assessment ,not later than #fj days after transmittal of the report specified in subsection 7b71 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 assessment by the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,advisory ,council of whether the proposal for a ,mars ,flyby ,mission to be launched in #bjba is in the strategic interests of the ,united ,states in space exploration4 7d7 ,crewed mission ,the report transmitted under subsection 7b7 may consider a crewed mission with the ,space ,launch ,system in cis-lunar space prior to the ,mars ,flyby mission in #bjba4 #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 ,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#c7 ,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#d7 ,providing processes requiring congressional notification 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 ,administration 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 at least #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 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the judicious use of program and project reserves provides the ,administration's project and program managers with the flexibility needed to manage projects and programs to ensure that the impacts of contingencies can be mitigated4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj 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 a report describing-- 7#a7 the ,administration's criteria for establishing the amount of reserves held at the project and program levels2 7#b7 how such criteria relate to the agency's policy of budgeting at a #gj-percent confidence level2 and 7#c7 the ,administration's criteria for waiving the policy of budgeting at a #gj-percent confidence level and alternative strategies and mechanisms aimed at controlling program and project costs when a waiver is granted4 #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-- 7#a7 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 assignment2 7#b7 the internal and external entities independent of project and program management that conduct reviews of projects and programs at life cycle milestones2 and 7#c7 how the ,administration ensures the independence of such entities and their members4 #gjf4 ,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 #gjg4 ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,study ,the ,administrator shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration to assess the effectiveness of the ,,nasa ,advisory ,council and to make recommendations to ,congress for any change to-- 7#a7 the functions of the ,council2 7#b7 the appointment of members to the ,council2 7#c7 qualifications for members of the ,council2 7#d7 duration of terms of office for members of the ,council2 7#e7 frequency of meetings of the ,council2 7#f7 the structure of leadership and ,committees of the ,council2 and 7#g7 levels of professional staffing for the ,council4 ,in carrying out the assessment1 the ,academy shall also assess the impacts of broadening the ,council's role to advising ,congress1 and any other issues that the ,academy determines could potentially impact the effectiveness of the ,council4 ,the ,academy shall consider the past activities of the ,,nasa ,advisory ,council1 as well as the activities of other analogous federal advisory bodies in conducting its assessment4 ,the results of the assessment1 including any recommendations1 shall be transmitted to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7b7 ,consultation and advice ,section #bjaac7;g7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting and ,congress after advice to the ,administration4 7c7 ,sunset ,subsection 7b7 shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjad4 #gjh4 ,cost estimation 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that realistic cost estimating is critically important to the ultimate success of major space development projects4 ,the ,administration has devoted significant efforts over the past five years to improving its cost estimating capabilities1 but it is important that the ,administration continue its efforts to develop and implement guidance in establishing realistic cost estimates4 7b7 ,guidance and criteria ,the ,administrator shall provide to programs and projects and in a manner consistent with the ,administration's ,space ,flight ,program and ,project ,management ,requirements-- 7#a7 guidance on when an ,independent ,cost ,estimate and ,independent ,cost ,assessment should be used2 and 7#b7 the criteria to be used to make such a determination4 7c7 ,report ,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-- 7#a7 describing efforts to enhance internal cost estimation and assessment expertise2 7#b7 describing the mechanisms the ,administration is using and will continue to use to ensure that adequate resources are dedicated to cost estimation2 7#c7 listing the steps the ,administration is undertaking to advance consistent implementation of the joint cost and schedule process2 7#d7 identifying criteria used by programs and projects in determining when to conduct an ,independent ,cost ,estimate and ,independent ,cost ,assessment2 and 7#e7 listing-- 7,a7 the costs of each individual ,independent ,cost ,estimate or ,independent ,cost ,assessment activity conducted in fiscal year #bjaa1 fiscal year #bjab1 and fiscal year #bjac2 7,b7 the purpose of the activity2 7,c7 identification of the primary ,administration unit or outside body that conducted the activity2 and 7,d7 key findings and recommendations4 7d7 ,updated report ,subsequent to submission of the report under subsection 7c71 for each subsequent year1 the ,administrator shall provide an update of listed elements in conjunction with subsequent congressional budget justifications4 #gji4 ,avoiding organizational conflicts of interest in major ,administration acquisition programs 7a7 ,revised regulations required ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall revise the ,administration ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to provide uniform guidance and recommend revised requirements for organizational conflicts of interest by contractors in major acquisition programs in order to address elements identified in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,elements ,the revised regulations required by subsection 7a7 shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 address organizational conflicts of interest that could potentially arise as a result of-- 7,a7 lead system integrator contracts on major acquisition programs and contracts that follow lead system integrator contracts on such programs1 particularly contracts for production2 7,b7 the ownership of business units performing systems engineering and technical assistance functions1 professional services1 or management support services in relation to major acquisition programs by contractors who simultaneously own business units competing to perform as either the prime contractor or the supplier of a major subsystem or component for such programs2 7,c7 the award of major subsystem contracts by a prime contractor for a major acquisition program to business units or other affiliates of the same parent corporate entity1 and particularly the award of subcontracts for software integration or the development of a proprietary software system architecture2 or 7,d7 the performance by1 or assistance of1 contractors in technical evaluations on major acquisition programs2 7#b7 ensure that the ,administration receives advice on systems architecture and systems engineering matters with respect to major acquisition programs from objective sources independent of the prime contractor2 7#c7 require that a contract for the performance of systems engineering and technical assistance functions for a major acquisition program contains a provision prohibiting the contractor or any affiliate of the contractor from participating as a prime contractor or a major subcontractor in the development of a system under the program2 and 7#d7 establish such limited exceptions to the requirement in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as may be necessary to ensure that the ,administration has continued access to advice on systems architecture and systems engineering matters from highly-qualified contractors with domain experience and expertise1 while ensuring that such advice comes from sources that are objective and unbiased4 #gaj4 ,facilities and infrastructure 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,administration must reverse the deteriorating condition of its facilities and infrastructure1 as this condition is hampering the effectiveness and efficiency of research performed by both the ,administration and industry participants making use of ,administration facilities1 thus reducing the competitiveness of the ,united ,states aerospace industry2 7#b7 the ,administration has a role in providing laboratory capabilities to industry participants that are economically viable as commercial entities and thus are not available elsewhere2 7#c7 to ensure continued access to reliable and efficient world-class facilities by researchers1 the ,administration should seek to establish strategic partnerships with other ,federal agencies1 academic institutions1 and industry1 as appropriate2 and 7#d7 decisions on whether to dispose of1 maintain1 or modernize existing facilities must be made in the context of meeting future ,administration and other ,federal agencies' laboratory needs1 including those required to meet the activities supporting the ,human ,exploration ,roadmap required by section #gjejd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that the ,administration maintain reliable and efficient facilities and that decisions on whether to dispose of1 maintain1 or modernize existing facilities be made in the context of meeting future ,administration needs4 7c7 ,plan ,the ,administrator shall develop a plan that has the goal of positioning the ,administration to have the facilities1 laboratories1 tools1 and approaches necessary to address future ,administration requirements4 ,such plan shall identify-- 7#a7 future ,administration research and development and testing needs2 7#b7 a strategy for identifying facilities that are candidates for disposal1 that is consistent with the national strategic direction set forth in-- 7,a7 the ,national ,space ,policy2 7,b7 the ,national ,aeronautics ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation ,infrastructure ,plan2 7,c7 ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,acts2 and 7,d7 the ,human ,exploration ,roadmap specified in section #gjejd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 a strategy for the maintenance1 repair1 upgrading1 and modernization of the ,administration's laboratories1 facilities1 and equipment2 7#d7 criteria for prioritizing deferred maintenance tasks and also for upgrading or modernizing laboratories1 facilities1 and equipment and implementing processes1 plans1 and policies for guiding the ,administration's ,centers on whether to maintain1 repair1 upgrade1 or modernize a facility and for determining the type of instrument to be used2 7#e7 an assessment of modifications needed to maximize usage of facilities that offer unique and highly specialized benefits to the aerospace industry and the ,american public2 and 7#f7 implementation steps1 including a timeline1 milestones1 and an estimate of resources required for carrying out the plan4 7d7 ,policy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish and make publically available a policy that guides the ,administration's use of existing authorities to out-grant1 lease1 excess to the ,general ,services ,administration1 sell1 decommission1 demolish1 or otherwise transfer property1 facilities1 or infrastructure4 ,this policy shall establish criteria for the use of authorities1 best practices1 standardized procedures1 and guidelines for how to appropriately manage property1 infrastructure1 and facilities4 7e7 ,transmittal ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit the plan developed under subsection 7c7 to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7f7 ,establishment of capital fund ,the ,administrator shall establish a capital fund for the modernization of facilities and laboratories4 ,the ,administrator shall ensure to the maximum extent practicable that all financial savings achieved by closing outdated or surplus facilities at an ,administration ,center shall be made available to that ,center for the purpose of modernizing the ,center's facilities and laboratories and for upgrading the infrastructure at the ,center4 7g7 ,report on capital fund ,expenditures and other activities of the fund established under subsection 7f7 shall require review and approval by the ,administrator and the status1 including the amounts held in the capital fund1 shall be reported to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate in conjunction with the ,administration's annual budget request justification for each fiscal year4 #gaa4 ,detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts 7a7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall revise the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,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 ,administration 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,c7 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 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the revised regulations specified in subsection 7a7 have been implemented1 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 updating the ,administration's actions to prevent counterfeit electronic parts from entering the supply chain as described in its ,october #bjaa report pursuant to section #abjf7;d7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahddd7;d774 7c7 ,definition ,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 #gab4 ,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 each ,space ,act ,agreement1 with appropriate redactions for proprietary1 sensitive1 or classified information1 not later than #fj days after such agreement is signed4 7e7 ,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 #gac4 ,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 orbital or suborbital space vehicle carrying humans-- 7,a7 that is owned by the ,federal ,government2 or 7,b7 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 #bjad1 with the ,federal ,government for carrying a researcher or payload funded by the ,federal ,government2 or 4 #gad4 ,fullest commercial use of space 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 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 7b7 ,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 7c7 ,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 by section #bjajb7;c7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gae4 ,orbital debris 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that orbital debris poses serious risks to the operational space capabilities of the ,united ,states and that an international commitment and integrated strategic plan are needed to mitigate the growth of orbital debris wherever possible4 ,congress finds the delay in the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy's submission of a report on the status of international coordination and development of mitigation strategies to be inconsistent with such risks4 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 #gaf4 ,review of orbital debris removal concepts 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the amount of orbital debris in low-,earth orbit poses risks for human activities and robotic spacecraft and that this debris may increase due to collisions between existing debris objects4 ,understanding options to address and remove orbital debris is important for ensuring safe and effective spacecraft operations in low-,earth orbit4 7b7 ,review ,the ,administrator1 in collaboration with other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall solicit and review concepts and technological options for removing orbital debris from low-,earth orbit4 ,the solicitation and review shall also address the requirements for and feasibility of developing and implementing each of the options4 7c7 ,transmittal ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall provide 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 solicitation and review required under subsection 7b74 #gag4 ,use of operational commercial suborbital vehicles for research1 development1 and education 7a7 ,policy ,the ,administrator shall develop a policy on the use of operational commercial reusable suborbital flight vehicles for carrying out scientific and engineering investigations and educational activities4 7b7 ,plan ,the ,administrator shall prepare a plan on the ,administration's use of operational commercial reusable suborbital flight vehicles for carrying out scientific and engineering investigations and educational activities4 ,the plan shall-- 7#a7 describe the purposes for which the ,administration intends to use such vehicles2 7#b7 describe the processes required to support such use1 including the criteria used to determine which scientific and engineering investigations and educational activities are selected for a suborbital flight2 7#c7 describe ,administration1 space flight operator1 and supporting contractor responsibilities for developing standard payload interfaces and conducting payload safety analyses1 payload integration and processing1 payload operations1 and safety assurance for ,administration-sponsored space flight participants1 among other functions required to fly ,administration-sponsored payloads and space flight participants on operational commercial suborbital vehicles2 7#d7 identify ,administration-provided hardware1 software1 or services that may be provided to commercial reusable suborbital space flight operators on a cost-reimbursable basis1 through agreements or contracts entered into under section #bjaac7;e7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#e7 describe the ,united ,states ,government and space flight operator responsibilities for liability and indemnification with respect to commercial suborbital vehicle flights that involve ,administration-sponsored payloads or activities1 ,administration-supported space flight participants1 or other ,administration-related contributions4 7c7 ,assessment of capabilities and risks ,the ,administrator shall assess and characterize the potential capabilities and performance of commercial reusable suborbital vehicles for addressing scientific research1 including research requiring access to low-gravity and microgravity environments1 for carrying out technology demonstrations related to science1 exploration1 or space operations requirements1 and for providing opportunities for educating and training space scientists and engineers1 once those vehicles become operational4 ,the assessment shall also characterize the risks of using potential commercial reusable suborbital flights to ,administration-sponsored researchers and scientific investigations and flight hardware4 7d7 ,transmittal ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit the plan and assessment described in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7e7 ,annual progress reports ,in conjunction with the ,administration's annual budget request justification for each fiscal year1 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 describing progress in carrying out the ,commercial ,reusable ,suborbital ,research ,program1 including the number and type of suborbital missions planned in each fiscal year4 7f7 ,indemnification and liability ,the ,administrator shall not proceed with a request for proposals1 award any contract1 commit any ,united ,states ,government funds1 or enter into any other agreement for the provision of a commercial reusable suborbital vehicle launch service for an ,administration-sponsored spaceflight participant until transmittal of the plan and assessment specified in subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the liability issues associated with the use of such systems by the ,united ,states ,government have been addressed1 and the liability and indemnification provisions that are planned to be included in such contracts or agreements have been provided to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #gah4 ,fundamental space life and physical sciences research 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it the sense of ,congress that fundamental1 discovery-based space life and physical sciences research is critical for enabling space exploration1 protecting humans in space1 and providing societal benefits1 and that the space environment facilitates the advancement of understanding of the life sciences and physical sciences4 ,space life and physical science research contributes to advancing science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics research1 and provides careers and training opportunities in academia1 ,federal laboratories1 and commercial industry4 ,congress encourages the ,administrator to augment discovery-based fundamental research and to establish requirements reflecting the importance of such research in keeping with the priorities established in the ,national ,academies' decadal survey entitled ,recapturing a ,future for ,space ,exploration3 ,life and ,physical ,sciences ,research for a ,new ,era4 7b7 ,budget request ,the ,administrator shall include as part of the ,administration's annual budget request for each fiscal year a budget line for fundamental space life and physical sciences research1 devoted to competitive1 peer-reviewed grants1 that is separate from the ,international ,space ,station ,operations account4 7c7 ,strategic plan 7#a7 ,development ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with academia1 other ,federal agencies1 and other potential stakeholders1 shall develop a strategic plan for carrying out competitive1 peer-reviewed fundamental space life science and physical sciences and related technology research1 among other activities1 consistent with the priorities in the ,national ,academies' decadal survey described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,transmittal ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit the strategic plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #gai4 ,restoring commitment to engineering research 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that engineering excellence has long been a hallmark of the ,administration's ability to make significant advances in aeronautics and space exploration4 ,however1 as has been noted in recent ,national ,academies reports1 increasingly constrained funding and competing priorities have led to an erosion of the ,administration's commitment to basic engineering research4 ,this research provides the basis for the technology development that enables the ,administration's many challenging missions to succeed4 ,if current trends continue1 the ,administration's ability to attract and maintain the best and brightest engineering workforce at its ,centers as well as its ability to remain on the cutting edge of aeronautical and space technology will continue to erode and will threaten the ,administration's ability to be a world leader in aeronautics research and development and space exploration4 7b7 ,plan ,the ,administrator shall develop a plan for restoring a meaningful basic engineering research program at the ,administration's ,centers1 including1 as appropriate1 collaborations with industry1 universities1 and other relevant organizations4 ,the plan shall identify the organizational approach to be followed1 an initial set of basic research priorities1 and a proposed budget4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit the plan specified in subsection 7b7 to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #gbj4 ,liquid rocket engine development program ,the ,administrator shall consult with the ,secretary of ,defense to ensure that any next generation liquid rocket engine made in the ,united ,states for national security space launch objectives can contribute1 to the extent practicable1 to the space programs and missions carried out by the ,administration4 #gba ,remote satellite servicing demonstrations 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,administration plays a key role in demonstrating the feasibility of using robotic technologies for a spacecraft that could autonomously access1 inspect1 repair1 and refuel satellites2 7#b7 demonstrating this feasibility would both assist the ,administration in its future missions and provide other ,federal agencies and private sector entities with enhanced confidence in the feasibility to robotically refuel1 inspect1 repair1 and maintain their satellites in both near and distant orbits2 and 7#c7 the capability to refuel1 inspect1 repair1 and maintain satellites robotically could add years of functional life to satellites4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #abj 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 describing the ,administration's-- 7#a7 activities1 tools1 and techniques associated with the ultimate goal of autonomously servicing satellites using robotic spacecraft2 7#b7 efforts to coordinate its technology development and demonstrations with other ,federal agencies and private sector entities that conduct programs1 projects1 or activities on on-orbit satellite inspection and servicing capabilities2 7#c7 efforts to leverage the work of these ,federal agencies and private sector entities into the ,administration's plans2 7#d7 accomplishments to date in demonstrating various servicing technologies2 7#e7 major technical and operational challenges encountered and mitigation measures taken2 and 7#f7 demonstrations needed to increase confidence in the use of the technologies for operational missions1 and the timeframe for these demonstrations4 #gbb4 ,information technology governance 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that information security is central to the ,administration's ability to protect information and information systems vital to its mission4 7b7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to assess the effectiveness of the ,administration's ,information ,technology ,governance4 ,the study shall include an assessment of-- 7#a7 the resources available for overseeing ,administration-wide information technology operations1 investments1 and security measures and the ,chief ,information ,officer's visibility into and access to those resources2 7#b7 the effectiveness of the ,administration's decentralized information technology structure1 decisionmaking processes and authorities and its ability to enforce information security2 and 7#c7 the impact of providing the ,chief ,information ,officer approval authority over information technology investments that exceed a defined monetary threshold and any potential impacts of the ,chief ,information ,officer having such authority on the ,administration's missions1 flights programs and projects1 research activities1 and ,center operations4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall transmit a report detailing the results of the study conducted under subsection 7b7 to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #gbc4 ,strengthening ,administration security 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,following the public disclosure of security and export control violations at its research centers1 the ,administration contracted with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration to conduct an independent assessment of how the ,administration carried out ,foreign ,national ,access ,management practices and other security matters4 7#b7 ,the assessment by the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration concluded that ,,nasa networks are compromised1 that the ,administration lacked a standardized and systematic approach to export compliance1 and that individuals within the ,administration were not held accountable when making serious1 preventable errors in carrying out ,foreign ,national ,access ,management practices and other security matters4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administration 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 how it plans to address each of the recommendations made in the security assessment by the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration4 7c7 ,review ,within one year of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 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 its assessment of how the ,administration has complied with the recommendations of the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration4 #gbd4 ,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 #gbe4 ,protection of ,apollo landing sites 7a7 ,assessment ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 in consultation with all relevant agencies of the ,federal ,government and other appropriate entities and individuals1 shall carry out a review and assessment of the issues involved in protecting and preserving historically important ,apollo ,program lunar landing sites and ,apollo program artifacts residing on the lunar surface1 including those pertaining to ,apollo #aa and ,apollo #ag4 ,the review and assessment shall1 at a minimum1 include determination of what risks to the protection and preservation of those sites and artifacts exist or may exist in the future1 what measures are required to ensure such protection and preservation1 the extent to which additional domestic legislation or international treaties or agreements will be required1 and specific recommendations for protecting and preserving those lunar landing sites and artifacts4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director 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 the results of the assessment required under subsection 7a74 #gbf4 ,astronaut occupational healthcare 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,national ,academies' ,institute of ,medicine report ,health ,standards for ,long ,duration and ,exploration ,spaceflight3 ,ethics ,principles1 ,responsibilities1 and ,decision ,framework found that the ,administration has ethical responsibilities for and should adopt policies and processes related to health standards for long duration and exploration spaceflights that recognize those ethical responsibilities4 ,in particular1 the report recommended that the ,administration provide preventative long-term health screening and surveillance of astronauts and lifetime health care to protect their health1 support ongoing evaluation of health standards1 improve mission safety1 and reduce risks for current and future astronauts4 7b7 ,response ,the ,administration shall prepare a response to the ,national ,academies report recommendation described in subsection 7a74 ,the response shall include the estimated budgetary resources required for the implementation of those recommendations1 and any options that might be considered as part of the response4 7c7 ,transmittal ,the response required under subsection 7b7 shall be transmitted 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 #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,june #e1 #bjad ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed