,,ii #aadth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #ccdf ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #ae1 #bjaf ,mr4 ,cruz 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,nelson1 ,mr4 ,rubio1 ,mr4 ,peters1 ,mr4 ,wicker1 and ,mr4 ,udall7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,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 ,transition ,authorization ,act of #bjaf4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,,title ,i--,authorization of appropriations ,sec4 #aja4 ,fiscal year #bjag4 ,,title ,,ii--,sustaining national space commitments ,sec4 #bja4 ,sense of ,congress on sustaining national space commitments4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,findings4 ,,title ,,iii--,maximizing utilization of the ,,iss and low-,earth orbit ,sec4 #cja4 ,operation of the ,,iss4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,transportation to ,,iss4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,,iss transition plan4 ,,title ,,iv--,advancing human deep space exploration ,subtitle ,a--,human exploration goals and objectives ,sec4 #daa4 ,human exploration long-term goals4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,goals and objectives4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,vision for space exploration4 ,sec4 #dad4 ,exploration plan and programs4 ,sec4 #dae4 ,stepping stone approach to exploration4 ,subtitle ,b--,assuring core capabilities for exploration ,sec4 #dba4 ,space ,launch ,system and ,orion4 ,subtitle ,c--,journey to ,mars ,sec4 #dca4 ,space technology infusion4 ,sec4 #dcb4 ,findings on human space exploration4 ,sec4 #dcc4 ,strategic framework for human spaceflight and exploration4 ,sec4 #dcd4 ,advanced space suit capability4 ,sec4 #dce4 ,asteroid robotic redirect mission4 ,subtitle ,d--,scott ,kelly ,human ,spaceflight and ,exploration ,act ,sec4 #dda4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ddb4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #ddc4 ,medical monitoring and research relating to human space flight4 ,,title ,v--,advancing space science ,sec4 #eja4 ,maintaining a balanced space science portfolio4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,planetary science4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,sense of ,congress on wide-field infrared survey telescope4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,sense of ,congress on ,mars #bjbj rover4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,europa4 ,,title ,,vi--,maximizing efficiency ,subtitle ,a--,agency information technology and cybersecurity ,sec4 #faa4 ,information technology governance4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,information technology strategic plan4 ,sec4 #fac4 ,cybersecurity4 ,sec4 #fad4 ,oversight implementation progress4 ,sec4 #fae4 ,software oversight4 ,sec4 #faf4 ,security management of foreign national access4 ,sec4 #fag4 ,cybersecurity of web applications4 ,subtitle ,b--,collaboration among mission directorates and other matters ,sec4 #fba4 ,collaboration among mission directorates4 ,sec4 #fbb4 ,,nasa launch capabilities collaboration4 ,sec4 #fbc4 ,commercial space launch cooperation4 ,sec4 #fbd4 ,detection and avoidance of counterfeit parts4 ,sec4 #fbe4 ,education and outreach4 #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 ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,cis-lunar space ,the term cis-lunar space means the region of space from the ,earth out to and including the region around the surface of the ,moon4 7#e7 ,deep space ,the term deep space means the region of space beyond low-,earth orbit1 to include cis-lunar space4 7#f7 ,government astronaut ,the term government astronaut has the meaning given the term in section #ejijb of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#g7 ,,iss ,the term ,,iss means the ,international ,space ,station4 7#h7 ,,iss management entity ,the term ,,iss management entity means the organization with which the ,administrator has a cooperative agreement under section #ejd7;a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahced7;a774 7#i7 ,,nasa ,the term ,,nasa means the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#aj7 ,orion ,the term ,orion means the multipurpose crew vehicle described under section #cjc of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbc74 7#aa7 ,space ,launch ,system ,the term ,space ,launch ,system has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcjb74 ,i ,authorization of appropriations #aja4 ,fiscal year #bjag ,there are authorized to be appropriated to ,,nasa for fiscal year #bjag1 #ai1ejh1jjj1jjj1 as follows3 7#a7 ,for ,exploration1 #d1ecb1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,for ,space ,operations1 #d1iej1gjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,for ,science1 #e1cie1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,for ,aeronautics1 #fja1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,for ,space ,technology1 #fhf1ejj1jjj4 7#f7 ,for ,education1 #ajh1jjj1jjj4 7#g7 ,for ,safety1 ,security1 and ,mission ,services1 #b1gif1gjj1jjj4 7#h7 ,for ,construction and ,environmental ,compliance and ,restoration1 #djj1jjj1jjj4 7#i7 ,for ,inspector ,general1 #ch1ajj1jjj4 ,,ii ,sustaining national space commitments #bja4 ,sense of ,congress on sustaining national space commitments 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states1 in collaboration with its international1 academic1 and industry partners1 should sustain and build upon our national space commitments and investments across ,administrations with a continuity of purpose to advance recent achievements of space exploration and space science to extend humanity's reach into deep space1 including cis-lunar space1 the ,moon1 the surface and moons of ,mars1 and beyond2 7#b7 ,,nasa leaders can best leverage investments in the ,united ,states space program by continuing to develop a balanced portfolio for space exploration and space science1 including continued development of the ,space ,launch ,system1 ,orion1 ,commercial ,crew and ,commercial ,resupply ,services1 the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope1 and the ongoing operations of the ,international ,space ,station2 7#c7 a national1 government-led space program that builds on current science and exploration programs and advances human knowledge and capabilities and opens the frontier beyond ,earth for ourselves1 our international partners1 commercial enterprise1 and science is of critical importance to our national destiny and to a future guided by ,united ,states values and freedoms2 7#d7 continuity of purpose and effective execution of core ,,nasa programs are essential for efficient use of resources in pursuit of timely and tangible accomplishments2 7#e7 ,,nasa could improve its efficiency and effectiveness by working with industry to streamline existing programs and requirements1 procurement practices1 institutional footprint1 and bureaucracy while preserving effective program oversight1 accountability1 and safety2 7#f7 ,united ,states ,government astronauts changed the trajectory of human history toward the promise of the stars1 and it is imperative that the ,united ,states maintain and enhance its leadership in space exploration and continue to expand freedom and opportunities in space for all ,americans that are consistent with the ,constitution of the ,united ,states2 and 7#g7 ,,nasa is and should remain a multimission agency with a balanced and robust set of core missions in science1 space technology1 aeronautics1 human space flight and exploration1 and education4 #bjb4 ,findings 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,challenges of the past1 such as the cancellation of major programs1 have disrupted completion of major space systems thereby-- 7,a7 impeding planning and pursuit of national objectives in human space exploration2 7,b7 placing the ,nation's investment in space exploration at risk2 and 7,c7 degrading the aerospace industrial base4 7#b7 ,the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcja et seq47 reflects a broad1 bipartisan agreement on the path forward for ,,nasa's core missions in science1 space technology1 aeronautics1 human space flight and exploration1 and education1 which serves as the foundation for the policy updates by this ,act4 7#c7 ,sustaining the investment and maximizing utilization of the ,,iss and ,,iss ,national ,laboratory with our international and industry partners is-- 7,a7 consistent with the goals and objectives of the ,united ,states space program2 and 7,b7 imperative to continuing ,united ,states global leadership in human space exploration1 science1 research1 technology development1 and education opportunities that contribute to development of the next generation of ,american scientists1 engineers1 and leaders1 and to creating the opportunity for economic development of low-,earth orbit4 7#d7 ,,nasa has made measurable progress in development and testing of the ,space ,launch ,system and ,orion exploration systems with the near-term objectives of the initial integrated test flight and launch in #bjah1 a human mission in #bjba1 and continued missions in cis-lunar space and eventually to the surface of ,mars4 7#e7 ,the ,commercial ,crew ,program is on schedule to reestablish the capability to launch ,united ,states government astronauts from ,united ,states soil into orbit by the end of #bjah4 7#f7 ,the ,aerospace ,safety ,advisory ,panel1 in its #bjae ,annual ,report1 urged continuity of purpose noting concerns over the potential for cost overruns and schedule slips that could accompany significant changes to core ,,nasa programs4 ,,iii ,maximizing utilization of the ,,iss and low-,earth orbit #cja4 ,operation of the ,,iss 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 after #ae years of continuous human presence in low-,earth orbit1 the ,,iss continues to overcome challenges and operate safely2 7#b7 expansion of partnerships1 scientific research1 commercial applications1 and exploration testbed capabilities of the ,,iss is essential to ensuring the greatest return on investments made by the ,united ,states and its international space partners in the development1 assembly1 and operations of that unique facility2 7#c7 stable and successful ,commercial ,cargo and ,commercial ,crew programs are critical to ensuring timely provisioning of the ,,iss and to reestablishing the capability to launch ,united ,states government astronauts from ,united ,states soil into orbit2 7#d7 sustaining ,united ,states leadership and progress in human space exploration is enabled by continuing utilization of the ,,iss-- 7,a7 to facilitate the commercialization and economic development of low-,earth orbit2 7,b7 to serve as a testbed for technologies1 and to conduct scientific research and development2 and 7,c7 as an orbital facility enabling research upon-- 7i7 the health1 well-being1 and performance of humans in space2 and 7ii7 the development of in-space systems enabling human space exploration beyond low-,earth orbit2 7#e7 the ,administrator should continue to support the development of the ,commercial ,crew ,program as planned to end reliance upon ,russian transport of ,united ,states government astronauts to the ,,iss which has not been possible since the retirement of the ,space ,shuttle program in #bjaa2 and 7#f7 the ,,iss should continue to provide a platform for fundamental1 microgravity1 discovery-based space life and physical sciences research that is critical for enabling space exploration1 protecting humans in space1 increasing pathways for commercial space development that depend on advances in basic research1 and contribute to advancing science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics research4 7b7 ,continuation of the ,,iss ,congress reaffirms the policy set forth in section #eja of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcea7 that it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states1 in consultation with its international partners in the ,,iss program1 to support full and complete utilization of the ,,iss through at least #bjbd4 #cjb4 ,transportation to ,,iss 7a7 ,sense of ,congress on commercial crew and commercial cargo programs ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,,nasa should build upon the success of the ,commercial ,orbital ,transportation ,services and ,commercial ,resupply ,services programs that have allowed private sector companies to partner with ,,nasa to deliver cargo and scientific experiments to the ,,iss since #bjab2 7#b7 once certified to meet ,,nasa's safety and reliability requirements and fully operational to meet ,,iss crew transfer needs1 the ,commercial ,crew ,program transportation systems should serve as the primary means of transporting ,united ,states government astronauts and international partner astronauts from ,united ,states soil to and from the ,,iss2 7#c7 ,commercial ,crew ,program transportation systems should have the capability of serving as ,,iss emergency crew rescue vehicles2 7#d7 the #bast ,century ,launch ,complex ,program has enabled significant modernization and infrastructure improvements as launch sites across the ,united ,states to support ,,nasa's ,commercial ,resupply ,services and other civil and commercial space flight missions2 and 7#e7 the #bast ,century ,launch ,complex ,program should be continued in a manner that leverages ,state and private investments to achieve the goals of the program4 7b7 ,united ,states policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that1 to foster the competitive development1 operation1 improvement and commercial availability of space transportation services1 services for ,federal ,government access to and return from the ,,iss1 whenever practicable1 shall be procured via fair and open competition for well-defined1 milestone-based1 ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation-based contracts under section #bja7;a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcaa7;a774 7c7 ,commercial cargo program ,section #dja of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcda7 is amended by striking ,commercial ,orbital ,transportation ,services and inserting ,commercial ,resupply ,services4 7d7 ,crew safety ,the ,administrator shall protect the safety of ,united ,states crews by ensuring commercial crew systems meet all applicable human rating requirements in accordance with section #djc7;b77#a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcdb7;b77#a774 #cjc4 ,,iss transition plan 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that ,,nasa has been both the primary supplier and consumer of human space flight capabilities and services of the ,,iss and in low-,earth orbit4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that an orderly transition is needed for ,united ,states human space flight activities in low-,earth orbit from the current regime1 that relies heavily on ,,nasa sponsorship1 to a regime where ,,nasa is one of many customers of a low-,earth orbit commercial human space flight enterprise4 7c7 ,reports ,section #ejaaa of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,,iss transition plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,,iss management entity1 ,,iss partners1 the scientific user community1 and the commercial space sector shall develop a plan to transition in a step-wise approach from the current regime that relies heavily on ,,nasa sponsorship to a regime where ,,nasa is one of many customers of a low-,earth orbit commercial human space flight enterprise4 7#b7 ,reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,transition ,authorization ,act of #bjaf1 and triennially thereafter until #bjbc1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that includes-- 7,a7 an identification of low-,earth orbit capabilities necessary to meet the ,administration's deep space human space flight exploration objectives and mission requirements beyond the period of operation and utilization of the ,,iss described in section #ejc of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcec71 if any2 7,b7 steps ,,nasa is taking and will take1 including demonstrations that could be conducted on the ,,iss1 to stimulate and facilitate commercial demand and supply of products and services in low-,earth orbit2 7,c7 an assessment of current and projected commercial activities in low-,earth orbit1 including on the ,,iss1 and their potential for meeting the capabilities identified in subparagraph 7,a72 7,d7 an identification of barriers preventing the commercialization of low-,earth orbit1 including issues relating to policy1 regulations1 commercial intellectual property1 data1 and confidentiality that could inhibit the use of the ,,iss as a commercial incubator2 7,e7 an evaluation of the feasible and preferred service life of the ,,iss beyond the period described in section #ejc of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcec71 through at least #bjbh1 as a unique scientific1 commercial1 and exploration-related facility1 including-- 7i7 a general discussion of international partner capabilities and prospects for extending the partnership1 to include the potential for participation by additional countries1 for the purposes of the human development and exploration of deep space2 7ii7 a review of essential systems1 equipment upgrades1 or potential maintenance that would be necessary to extend ,,iss operations and utilization2 7iii7 an evaluation of the cost and schedule requirements associated with the development and delivery of essential systems1 equipment upgrades1 or potential maintenance identified under clause 7ii72 7iv7 an identification of possible international1 academic1 or industry partner contributions1 cost-share1 and program transitions to provide the upgrades identified under clause 7ii72 7v7 impacts on the goals and objectives of the ,,iss ,national ,laboratory and the management entity responsible for operation of the ,,iss ,national ,laboratory2 7vi7 impacts on services provided by the ,commercial ,resupply ,services and ,commercial ,crew ,program to the ,,iss2 7vii7 impacts on the use of the ,,iss as a testbed to transition functions of the ,,iss to the commercial space sector and enhance economic development of low-,earth orbit1 including the evolution of self-sustaining commercial activities2 7viii7 an assessment on the technical limiting factor of the ,,iss lifetime1 including a list of critical components and their expected lifetime and availability2 7ix7 an evaluation of the potential for expanding the use of ,,iss facilities to accommodate the needs of researchers and other users1 including changes to policies1 regulations1 and laws that would stimulate greater private and public involvement on the ,,iss2 and 7x7 such other information as may be necessary to fully describe the justification for and feasibility of extending the service life of the ,,iss1 including the potential scientific or technological benefits to the ,federal ,government or public1 or to academic or commercial entities2 7,f7 an evaluation of the functions1 roles1 and responsibilities for management and operation of the ,,iss and a determination of-- 7i7 those functions1 roles1 and responsibilities the ,federal ,government should retain during the lifecycle of the ,,iss2 7ii7 those functions1 roles1 and responsibilities that could be transferred to the commercial space sector2 7iii7 the metrics that would indicate the commercial space sector's readiness and ability to assume the functions1 roles1 and responsibilities described in clause 7ii72 and 7iv7 any necessary changes to any agreements or other documents and the law to enable the activities described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c72 and 7,g7 progress on meeting human exploration research objectives on ,,iss and prospects for accomplishing future exploration and other research objectives on future commercially supplied low-,earth orbit platforms or migration of those objectives to cis-lunar space4 7#c7 ,demonstrations ,demonstrations identified under paragraph 7#b7 may-- 7,a7 test the capabilities described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7,b7 demonstrate or test capabilities1 including commercial modules or deep space habitats1 ,environmental ,control and ,life ,support ,systems1 orbital satellite assembly1 exploration space suits1 a node that enables a wide variety of activity1 including multiple commercial modules and airlocks1 additional docking or berthing ports for commercial crew and cargo1 opportunities for the commercial space sector to cost share for transportation and other services on the ,,iss1 and other commercial activities4 4 ,,iv ,advancing human deep space exploration ,a ,human exploration goals and objectives #daa4 ,human exploration long-term goals ,section #bjb7;a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcab7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,long-term goals ,the long-term goals of the human space flight and exploration efforts of ,,nasa shall be-- 7#a7 to expand permanent human presence beyond low-,earth orbit and to do so1 where practical1 in a manner involving international1 academic1 and industry partners2 and 7#b7 the peaceful settlement of a location in space or on another celestial body and a thriving space economy in the #bast century4 4 #dab4 ,goals and 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 2 and and inserting a 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 achieve human exploration of ,mars1 including the establishment of a capability to extend human presence1 including potential human habitation1 on the surface of ,mars4 4 #dac4 ,vision for space exploration ,section #bjcjb of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting in cis-lunar space or after sustained human presence2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,future exploration of ,mars ,the ,administrator shall manage human space flight programs1 including the ,space ,launch ,system and ,orion1 to enable humans to explore ,mars and other destinations by defining a series of sustainable steps and conducting mission planning1 research1 and technology development on a timetable that is technically and fiscally possible1 consistent with section #gjejd4 4 #dad4 ,exploration plan and programs ,section #gjejb7b7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 implement an exploration research and technology development program to enable human and robotic operations consistent with section #bjcjb7;b7 of this title2 4 #dae4 ,stepping stone approach to exploration ,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 exploration and utilization activities of the ,united ,states1 the ,administrator shall take all necessary steps1 including engaging international1 academic1 and industry partners to ensure that activities in the ,administration's human exploration program balance how those activities might also help meet the requirements of future exploration and utilization activities leading to human habitation on the surface of ,mars4 7b7 ,completion ,within budgetary considerations1 once an exploration-related project enters its development phase1 the ,administrator shall seek1 to the maximum extent practicable1 to complete that project without undue delays4 4 ,b ,assuring core capabilities for exploration #dba4 ,space ,launch ,system and ,orion 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,,nasa has made steady progress in developing and testing the ,space ,launch ,system and ,orion exploration systems with the successful ,exploration ,flight ,test of ,orion in ,december of #bjad1 the final qualification test firing of the #e-segment ,space ,launch ,system boosters in ,june #bjaf1 and a full thrust1 full duration test firing of the ,,rs-#be ,space ,launch ,system core stage engine in ,august #bjaf4 7#b7 ,through the #bast ,century ,launch ,complex program and ,exploration ,ground ,systems 7referred to in this section as ,,egs7 programs1 ,,nasa has made significant progress in transforming exploration ground systems infrastructure to meet ,,nasa's mission requirements for the ,space ,launch ,system and ,orion and to modernize ,,nasa's launch complexes to the benefit of the civil1 defense1 and commercial space sectors4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress on ,space ,launch ,system1 ,orion1 and ,,egs ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 as the ,united ,states works to send humans on a series of missions on or near ,mars in the #bjcjs1 the ,united ,states national space program should continue to make progress on its commitment by fully developing the ,space ,launch ,system1 ,orion1 and related exploration ground systems2 7#b7 using the ,space ,launch ,system and ,orion for a wide range of contemplated missions will facilitate the national defense1 science1 and exploration objectives of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 continuity of purpose within the ,space ,launch ,system and ,orion programs are imperative as ,,nasa prepares for the uncrewed mission1 ,,em-#a1 planned for #bjah followed by the crewed mission1 ,,em-#b1 in cis-lunar space planned for #bjba1 and for subsequent missions beginning with ,,em-#c extending into cis-lunar space and eventually to ,mars4 7c7 ,in general 7#a7 ,exploration missions ,the ,administrator shall continue development of-- 7,a7 an uncrewed exploration mission to demonstrate the capability of both the ,space ,launch ,system and ,orion as an integrated system by #bjah2 7,b7 a crewed exploration mission to demonstrate the ,space ,launch ,system1 including the ,core ,stage and ,exploration ,upper ,stages1 and the crewed ,orion by #bjba2 7,c7 subsequent missions beginning with ,,em-#c using the ,space ,launch ,system and ,orion to extend into cis-lunar space and eventually to ,mars2 and 7,d7 development of a deep space habitat as the next element in a deep space exploration architecture along with the ,space ,launch ,system and ,orion4 7#b7 ,other uses ,the ,administrator shall assess the utility of the ,space ,launch ,system for use by the science community and for other ,federal ,government launch needs1 including consideration of overall cost and schedule savings from reduced transit times and increased science returns enabled by the unique capabilities of the ,space ,launch ,system4 ,c ,journey to ,mars #dca4 ,space technology infusion 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that advancing propulsion technology would improve the efficiency of trips to ,mars and could shorten travel time to ,mars and reduce astronaut health risks1 reduce radiation exposure1 consumables1 and mass of materials required for the journey4 7b7 ,policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that the ,administrator shall develop technologies to support the ,administration's core missions as described in section #b7c7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcja7c77 and support sustained investments in early stage innovation and fundamental research1 and technologies to expand the boundaries of the national aerospace enterprise4 7c7 ,propulsion technologies ,a goal of propulsion technologies developed under subsection 7b71 shall be to significantly reduce human travel time to ,mars4 #dcb4 ,findings on human space exploration ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,in accordance with section #bjd of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#abd ,stat4 #bhac71 the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine1 through its ,committee on ,human ,spaceflight1 conducted a review of the goals1 core capabilities1 and direction of human space flight1 and published the findings and recommendations in a #bjad report entitled1 ,pathways to ,exploration3 ,rationales and ,approaches for a ,u4,s4 ,program of ,human ,space ,exploration4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,human ,spaceflight included leaders from the aerospace1 scientific1 security1 and policy communities4 7#c7 ,with input from the public1 the ,committee on ,human ,spaceflight concluded that many practical and aspirational rationales for human space flight together constitute a compelling case for continued national investment and pursuit of human space exploration toward the horizon goal of ,mars4 7#d7 ,according to the ,committee on ,human ,spaceflight1 the rationales include economic benefits1 national security1 national prestige1 inspiring students and other citizens1 scientific discovery1 human survival1 and a sense of shared destiny4 7#e7 ,the ,committee on ,human ,spaceflight affirmed that ,mars is the appropriate long-term goal for the human space flight program4 7#f7 ,the ,committee on ,human ,spaceflight recommended that ,,nasa define a series of sustainable steps and conduct mission planning and technology development as needed to achieve the long-term goal of placing humans on the surface of ,mars4 7#g7 ,expanding human presence beyond low-,earth orbit and advancing toward human missions to ,mars requires early planning and timely decisions to be made in the near-term on the necessary courses of action for commitments to achieve short-term and long-term goals and objectives4 7#h7 ,in addition to the #bjad report described in paragraph 7#a71 there are several independently developed reports or concepts that describe potential ,mars architectures or concepts and identify ,mars as the long-term goal for human space exploration1 including ,,nasa's ,the ,global ,exploration ,roadmap of #bjac1 ,,nasa's ,journey to ,mars-,pioneering ,next ,steps in ,space ,exploration of #bjae1 ,,nasa ,jet ,propulsion ,laboratory's ,minimal ,architecture for ,human ,journeys to ,mars of #bjae1 and ,explore ,mars' ,the ,humans to ,mars ,report #bjaf4 #dcc4 ,strategic framework for human spaceflight and exploration 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 expanding human presence beyond low-,earth orbit and advancing toward human missions to ,mars in the #bjcjs requires early planning and timely decisions to be made in the near-term on the necessary courses of action for commitments to achieve short-term and long-term goals and objectives2 7#b7 for strong and sustained ,united ,states leadership1 a need exists to advance a strategic framework1 addressing exploration objectives in collaboration with international1 academic1 and industry partners2 7#c7 an approach that incrementally advances toward a long-term goal is one in which nearer-term developments and implementation would influence future development and implementation2 and 7#d7 a strategic framework should begin with low-,earth orbit1 then address progress beyond low-,earth orbit to cis-lunar space in greater detail than future missions ultimately aimed at human arrival and activities on or near ,mars4 7b7 ,strategic framework 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall develop a strategic framework1 including1 a critical decision plan1 to expand human presence beyond low-,earth orbit1 including to cis-lunar space1 the moons of ,mars1 the surface of ,mars1 and beyond4 7#b7 ,scope ,the strategic framework shall include-- 7,a7 an integrated set of exploration1 science1 and other goals and objectives of a ,united ,states human space exploration program with the long-term goal of human missions near to or on the surface of ,mars in the #bjcjs2 7,b7 opportunities for international1 academic1 and industry partnerships for exploration-related systems1 services1 research1 and technology if those opportunities provide cost-savings1 accelerate program schedules1 or otherwise benefit the exploration objectives developed under subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 precursor missions in cis-lunar space and other missions or activities necessary to meet the exploration objectives developed under subparagraph 7,a72 7,d7 capabilities and technologies1 including the ,space ,launch ,system1 ,orion1 a deep space habitat1 and other capabilities1 that enable the exploration objectives developed under subparagraph 7,a72 7,e7 a description of how cis-lunar elements1 objectives1 and activities advance the human exploration of ,mars2 7,f7 an assessment of potential human health and other risks1 including radiation exposure2 and 7,g7 mitigation plans1 whenever possible1 to address the risks identified in subparagraph 7,f74 7#c7 ,considerations ,in developing the strategic framework1 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7,a7 using key exploration capabilities1 namely the ,space ,launch ,system and ,orion2 7,b7 using existing commercially available technologies and capabilities or those technologies and capabilities being developed by industry for commercial purposes2 7,c7 an organizational approach to ensure collaboration and coordination among ,,nasa's ,mission ,directorates under section #fba1 when appropriate2 7,d7 building upon the initial uncrewed mission1 ,,em-#a1 and first crewed mission1 ,,em-#b1 of the ,space ,launch ,system and ,orion to establish a sustainable cadence of missions extending human exploration missions into cis-lunar space2 7,e7 developing the precursor missions and activities that will demonstrate1 test1 and develop key technologies and capabilities essential for achieving human missions to ,mars1 including long-duration human operations beyond low-,earth orbit1 space suits1 solar electric propulsion1 deep space habitats1 environmental control life support systems1 ,mars lander and ascent vehicle1 entry1 descent1 landing1 ascent1 ,mars surface systems1 and in-situ resource utilization2 7,f7 demonstrating and testing one or more habitat modules in cis-lunar space to prepare for ,mars missions2 7,g7 using public-private1 firm fixed-price partnerships1 where practicable2 7,h7 collaborating with international1 academic1 and industry partners1 when appropriate2 7,i7 risks to human health and sensitive onboard technologies1 including radiation exposure2 7,j7 evaluating the risks identified through research outcomes under the ,,nasa ,human ,research ,program's ,behavioral ,health ,element2 and 7,k7 the recommendations and ideas of several independently developed reports or concepts that describe potential ,mars architectures or concepts and identify ,mars as the long-term goal for human space exploration1 including the reports described under section #dcb7h74 7#d7 ,critical decision plan on human space exploration ,as part of the strategic framework1 the ,administrator shall include a critical decision plan-- 7,a7 identifying and defining key decisions guiding human space exploration priorities and plans that need to be made before ,june #cj1 #bjbj1 including decisions that may guide human space exploration capability development1 precursor missions1 long-term missions1 and activities2 and 7,b7 defining decisions needed to maximize efficiencies and resources for reaching the near1 intermediate1 and long-term goals and objectives of human space exploration4 7#e7 ,reports ,the ,administrator shall submit an initial strategic framework1 including a critical decision plan1 to the appropriate committee of ,congress before ,december #ca1 #bjag1 and an updated strategic framework biennially thereafter4 #dcd4 ,advanced space suit capability 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a detailed plan for achieving an advanced space suit capability that aligns with the crew needs for exploration enabled by the space launch system and ,orion1 including an evaluation of the merit of delivering the planned suit system for use on the ,,iss4 7b7 ,considerations ,in developing the detailed plan under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consider leveraging ,,nasa's existing investments and technologies4 #dce4 ,asteroid robotic redirect mission 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,,nasa initially estimated that the ,asteroid ,robotic ,redirect ,mission would launch in ,december #bjbj and cost no more than #a4be billion1 excluding launch and operations4 7#b7 ,on ,july #ae1 #bjaf1 ,,nasa conducted its ,key ,decision ,point-,b review of the ,asteroid ,robotic ,redirect ,mission or approval for ,phase ,b in mission formulation4 7#c7 ,during the ,key ,decision ,point-,b review1 ,,nasa estimated that costs have grown to #a4d billion excluding launch and operations for a launch in ,december #bjba and the agency must evaluate whether to accept the increase or reduce the ,asteroid ,robotic ,redirect ,mission's scope to stay within the cost cap set by the ,administrator4 7#d7 ,in ,april #bjae1 the ,,nasa ,advisory ,council-- 7,a7 issued a finding that-- 7i7 high-performance solar electric propulsion will likely be an important part of an architecture to send humans to ,mars2 and 7ii7 maneuvering a large test mass is not necessary to provide a valid in-space test of a new solar electric propulsion stage2 7,b7 determined that a solar electric propulsion mission will contribute more directly to the goal of sending humans to ,mars if the mission is focused entirely on development and validation of the solar electric propulsion stage2 and 7,c7 determined that other possible motivations for acquiring and maneuvering a boulder1 such as asteroid science and planetary defense1 do not have value commensurate with their probable cost4 7#e7 ,the ,asteroid ,robotic ,redirect ,mission is competing for resources with other critical exploration development programs1 including the ,space ,launch ,system1 ,orion1 commercial crew1 and a habitation module4 7#f7 ,in #bjad1 the ,,nasa ,advisory ,council recommended that ,,nasa conduct an independent cost and technical assessment of the ,asteroid ,robotic ,redirect ,mission4 7#g7 ,,nasa completed the assessment under paragraph 7#f7 and reviewed it as part of the agency's ,key ,decision ,point-,b review4 7#h7 ,in #bjae1 the ,,nasa ,advisory ,council recommended that ,,nasa preserve the following key objectives if the program needed to be descoped3 7,a7 ,development of high power solar electric propulsion4 7,b7 ,ability to maneuver in a low gravity environment in deep space4 7#i7 ,in ,january #bjae and ,july #bjae1 the ,,nasa ,advisory ,council expressed its concern to ,,nasa about the potential for growing costs for the program and highlighted that choices would need to be made about the program's content4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the technological and scientific goals of the ,asteroid ,robotic ,redirect ,mission may not be commensurate with the cost2 and 7#b7 alternative missions may provide a more cost effective and scientifically beneficial means to demonstrate the technologies needed for a human mission to ,mars that would otherwise be demonstrated by the ,asteroid ,robotic ,redirect ,mission4 7c7 ,evaluation and report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 conduct an evaluation of-- 7,a7 alternative approaches to the ,asteroid ,robotic ,redirect ,mission for demonstrating the technologies and capabilities needed for a human mission to ,mars that would otherwise be demonstrated by the ,asteroid ,robotic ,redirect ,mission2 7,b7 the scientific and technical benefits of the alternatives approaches identified in subparagraph 7,a7 compared to the ,asteroid ,redirect ,robotic ,mission to future human exploration2 7,c7 the commercial benefits of the alternative approaches identified in subparagraph 7,a71 including the impact on the development of domestic solar electric propulsion technology to bolster ,united ,states competitiveness in the global marketplace2 and 7,d7 a comparison of the estimated costs of the alternative approaches identified in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate ,committees of ,congress a report on the evaluation under paragraph 7#a71 including any recommendations4 ,d ,scott ,kelly ,human ,spaceflight and ,exploration ,act #dda4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,scott ,kelly ,human ,spaceflight and ,exploration ,act4 #ddb4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,human space exploration can pose significant challenges and is full of substantial risk1 which has ultimately claimed the lives of #bd ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration astronauts serving in the line of duty4 7#b7 ,as ,united ,states government astronauts participate in long-duration and exploration spaceflight missions they may experience increased health risks1 such as vision impairment1 bone demineralization1 and behavioral health and performance risks1 and may be exposed to galactic cosmic radiation4 ,exposure to high levels of radiation and microgravity can result in acute and long-term health consequences that can increase the risk of cancer and tissue degeneration and have potential effects on the musculoskeletal system1 central nervous system1 cardiovascular system1 immune function1 and vision4 7#c7 ,to advance the goal of long-duration and exploration spaceflight missions1 ,united ,states government astronaut ,scott ,kelly participated in a #a-year twins study in space while his identical twin brother1 former ,united ,states government astronaut ,mark ,kelly1 acted as a human control specimen on ,earth1 providing an understanding of the physical1 behavioral1 microbiological1 and molecular reaction of the human body to an extended period of time in space4 7#d7 ,since the ,administration currently provides medical monitoring1 diagnosis1 and treatment for ,united ,states government astronauts during their active employment1 given the unknown long-term health consequences of long-duration space exploration1 the ,administration has requested statutory authority from ,congress to provide medical monitoring1 diagnosis1 and treatment to former crewmembers of human space flights for psychological and medical conditions associated with human space flight4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states should continue to seek the unknown and lead the world in space exploration and scientific discovery as the ,administration prepares for long-duration and exploration spaceflight in deep space and an eventual mission to ,mars2 7#b7 data relating to the health of astronauts will become increasingly valuable to improving our understanding of many diseases humans face on ,earth2 7#c7 the ,administration should provide the type of monitoring1 diagnosis1 and treatment described in subsection 7a7 only for conditions the ,administration considers unique to the training or exposure to the spaceflight environment of crewmembers of human space flights and should not require any former crewmembers to participate in the ,administration's monitoring2 7#d7 such monitoring1 diagnosis1 and treatment should not replace a former crewmember's private health insurance2 7#e7 expanded data acquired from such monitoring1 diagnosis1 and treatment should be used to tailor treatment1 inform the requirements for new spaceflight medical hardware1 and develop controls in order to prevent disease occurrence in the astronaut corps2 7#f7 the ,administration's existing radiation exposure standards1 which have been used for missions pertaining to the ,space ,shuttle and the ,,iss1 would limit missions to durations of #aej to #bej days and would pose significant challenges to long-duration or exploration spaceflight or a multiyear mission to ,mars2 and 7#g7 the #cdj-;day space mission of ,scott ,kelly aboard the ,,iss-- 7,a7 was pivotal for the goal of the ,united ,states for humans to explore deep space and ,mars as the mission generated new insight into how the human body adjusts to weightlessness1 isolation1 radiation1 and the stress of long-duration space flight2 and 7,b7 will help support the physical and mental well-being of astronauts during longer space exploration missions in the future4 #ddc4 ,medical monitoring and research relating to human space flight 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #bja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjadh4 ,medical monitoring and research relating to human space flight 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator may provide for the medical monitoring1 diagnosis1 and treatment of a ,united ,states government astronaut1 or a former ,united ,states government astronaut or payload specialist for conditions that the ,administrator considers associated with human space flight1 including scientific and medical tests for psychological and medical conditions4 7b7 ,exclusions ,the ,administrator may not-- 7#a7 provide for medical monitoring1 diagnosis1 or treatment of a ,united ,states government astronaut1 or a former ,united ,states government astronaut or payload specialist under subsection 7a7 for any psychological or medical condition that is not associated with human space flight2 or 7#b7 require a former ,united ,states government astronaut or payload specialist to participate in the monitoring authorized under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,privacy ,consistent with applicable provisions of law relating to privacy1 the ,administrator shall protect the privacy of all medical records generated under subsection 7a7 and accessible to the ,administration4 7d7 ,regulations ,the ,administrator shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #bja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bjadg the following3 #bjadh4 ,medical monitoring and research relating to human space flight4 4 ,v ,advancing space science #eja4 ,maintaining a balanced space science portfolio 7a7 ,science portfolio ,section #hjc of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bfg2 #abd ,stat4 #bhcb7 is amended to read as follows3 #hjc4 ,overall science portfolio ,congress restates its sense that-- 7#a7 a balanced and adequately funded set of activities1 consisting of research and analysis grants programs1 technology development1 suborbital research activities1 and small1 medium1 and large space missions1 contributes to a robust and productive science program and serves as a catalyst for innovation and discovery2 and 7#b7 the ,administrator should set science priorities by following the guidance provided by the scientific community through the ,national ,academy of ,sciences' decadal surveys4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the item relating to section #hjc in the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bfg2 #abd ,stat4 #bhjf7 is amended by striking ,overall science portfolio-sense of the ,congress and inserting ,overall science portfolio4 #ejb4 ,planetary science 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 ,administration support for planetary science is critical to enabling greater understanding of the solar system and the origin of the ,earth2 7#b7 the ,united ,states leads the world in planetary science and can augment its success in that area with appropriate international1 academic1 and industry partnerships2 7#c7 a mix of small1 medium1 and large planetary science missions is required to sustain a steady cadence of planetary exploration2 and 7#d7 robotic planetary exploration is a key component of preparing for future human exploration4 7b7 ,mission priorities 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with the priorities established in the most recent decadal survey for planetary science1 the ,administrator shall ensure1 to the greatest extent practicable1 the completion of a balanced set of ,discovery1 ,new ,frontiers1 and flagship missions4 7#b7 ,mission priority adjustments ,consistent with the set of missions described in paragraph 7#a71 and while maintaining the continuity of scientific data and steady development of capabilities and technologies1 the ,administrator may seek1 if necessary1 adjustments to mission priorities1 schedule1 and scope in light of changing budget projections4 #ejc4 ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope should significantly advance our understanding of star and planet formation1 improve our knowledge of the early universe1 and support ,united ,states leadership in astrophysics2 and 7#b7 consistent with annual ,government ,accountability ,office reviews of the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope program1 the ,administrator should continue robust surveillance of the performance of the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope project and continue to improve the reliability of cost estimates and contractor performance data and other major spaceflight projects in order to enhance ,,nasa's ability to successfully deliver the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope on-time and within budget4 #ejd4 ,sense of ,congress on wide-field infrared survey telescope ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,wide-,field ,infrared ,survey ,telescope 7commonly known as ,,wfirst7 mission has the potential to enable scientific discoveries that will transform our understanding of the universe2 and 7#b7 the ,administrator1 to the extent practicable1 should make progress on the technologies and capabilities needed to position the ,administration to meet the objectives1 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 #eje4 ,sense of ,congress on ,mars #bjbj rover ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,mars #bjbj mission1 to develop a ,mars rover and to enable the return of samples to ,earth1 should remain a priority for ,,nasa2 and 7#b7 the ,mars #bjbj mission-- 7,a7 should significantly increase our understanding of ,mars2 7,b7 should help determine whether life previously existed on that planet2 and 7,c7 should provide opportunities to gather knowledge and demonstrate technologies that address the challenges of future human expeditions to ,mars4 #ejf4 ,europa 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,studies of ,europa1 ,jupiter's moon1 indicate that ,europa may provide a habitable environment1 as it contains key ingredients known to support life on ,earth1 including liquid water1 heat1 chemistry1 and time4 7#b7 ,in #bjab1 using the ,hubble ,space ,telescope1 ,,nasa scientists observed water vapor around the south polar region of ,europa1 which provides potential evidence of water plumes in that region4 7#c7 ,for decades1 the ,europa mission has consistently ranked as a high priority mission for the scientific community4 7#d7 ,the ,europa mission was ranked as the top priority mission in the previous ,planetary ,science ,decadal ,survey and ranked as the second-highest priority in the current ,planetary ,science ,decadal ,survey4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,europa mission could provide another avenue in which to capitalize on our ,nation's current investment in the ,space ,launch ,system that would significantly reduce the transit time for such a deep space mission2 and 7#b7 a scientific1 robotic exploration mission to ,europa1 as prioritized in both ,planetary ,science ,decadal ,surveys1 should be supported4 ,,vi ,maximizing efficiency ,a ,agency information technology and cybersecurity #faa4 ,information technology governance 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the chief information officer of ,,nasa1 shall-- 7#a7 ensure the ,,nasa ,chief ,information ,officer has a significant role in the management1 governance1 and oversight processes related to information technology operations and investments and information security programs for the protection of ,,nasa systems2 7#b7 establish the ,,nasa ,chief ,information ,officer as a direct report to the ,administrator2 7#c7 ensure the ,,nasa ,chief ,information ,officer has the appropriate resources and insight to oversee ,,nasa information technology and information security operations and investments2 7#d7 provide an information technology program management framework to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of information technology investments1 including relying on metrics for identifying and reducing potential duplication1 waste1 and cost2 7#e7 establish a monetary threshold for all agency information technology investments and related contracts1 including non-highly and highly specialized and specialized information technology1 regardless of the procurement instrument1 over which the ,,nasa ,chief ,information ,officer shall have final approval2 7#f7 improve the operational linkage between the ,,nasa ,chief ,information ,officer and each ,,nasa mission directorate1 center1 and mission support office to ensure both agency and mission needs are considered in agency-wide information technology and information security management and oversight2 7#g7 review the portfolio of information technology investments and spending1 including information technology-related investments included as part of activities within ,,nasa mission directorates that may not be considered information technology1 to ensure investments are recognized and reported appropriately based on guidance from the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7#h7 consider appropriate revisions to the charters of information technology boards and councils that inform information technology investment and operation decisions2 and 7#i7 consider whether the ,chief ,information ,officer should have a seat on any boards or councils described in paragraph 7#h74 #fab4 ,information technology strategic plan 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,,nasa ,chief ,information ,officer1 in consultation with the chief information officer of each ,administration center1 shall develop an information technology strategic plan to guide ,,nasa information technology management and strategic objectives4 7b7 ,requirements ,in developing the strategic plan1 the ,,nasa ,chief ,information ,officer shall ensure that the strategic plan is consistent with-- 7#a7 the deadline under section #cjf7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 the requirements under section #cejf of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,contents ,the strategic plan shall include-- 7#a7 near and long-term goals and objectives for leveraging information technology2 7#b7 a plan for how the ,,nasa ,chief ,information ,officer will submit to ,congress of a list of information technology projects1 including completion dates and risk level in accordance with guidance from the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7#c7 an implementation overview for an agency-wide centralized approach to information technology investments and operations1 including reducing barriers to cross-center collaboration2 7#d7 coordination by the ,,nasa ,chief ,information ,officer with centers and mission directorates to ensure that information technology policies are effectively and efficiently implemented across the agency2 7#e7 a plan to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of information technology investments1 including a description of how unnecessarily duplicative1 wasteful1 legacy1 or outdated information technology across ,,nasa will be identified and eliminated1 and a schedule for the identification and elimination of such information technology2 7#f7 a plan for improving the information security of agency information and agency information systems1 including improving security control assessments and role-based security training of employees2 and 7#g7 submission by the ,,nasa ,chief ,information ,officer to ,congress of information regarding high risk projects and cybersecurity risks4 7d7 ,congressional oversight ,the ,,nasa ,chief ,information ,officer shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress the strategic plan under subsection 7a7 and any updates thereto4 #fac4 ,cybersecurity 7a7 ,finding ,the security of ,,nasa information and information systems is vital to the success of the mission of the agency4 7b7 ,information security plan ,section #abjg of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahdde7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7a7 through 7c7 as subsections 7b7 through 7d71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before subsection 7b71 as redesignated1 the following3 7a7 ,agency-,wide information security plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,transition ,authorization ,act of #bjaf1 the ,administrator shall implement the information security plan developed under paragraph 7#b7 and take such further actions as the ,administrator considers necessary to improve the information security system in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,information security plan ,subject to paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e71 the chief information officer of ,,nasa1 shall develop an agency-wide information security plan to enhance information security for ,,nasa information and information infrastructure4 7#c7 ,requirements ,in developing the plan under paragraph 7#b71 the chief information officer shall ensure that the plan-- 7,a7 is consistent with policies1 standards1 guidelines1 and directives on information security under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 is consistent with the standards and guidelines under section #aacca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 meets applicable ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology information security standards and guidelines4 7#d7 ,approval ,the chief information officer shall submit the plan to the ,administrator for approval prior to its implementation4 7#e7 ,contents ,the plan shall include-- 7,a7 an overview of the requirements of the information security system2 7,b7 an agency-wide risk management framework for information security2 7,c7 a description of the information security system management controls and common controls that are necessary to ensure compliance with information security-related requirements2 7,d7 an identification and assignment of roles1 responsibilities1 and management commitment for information security at the agency2 7,e7 coordination among organizational entities1 including between each center1 facility1 mission directorate1 and mission support office1 and among agency entities responsible for different aspects of information security2 7,f7 heightened consideration of the need to protect the information security of mission-critical systems and activities and high-impact and moderate-impact information systems2 and 7,g7 a schedule of frequent reviews and updates1 as necessary1 of the plan4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 as redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 an update on the agency's efforts to apply additional information security protections to secure high-impact and moderate-impact information systems and mission-critical systems and activities1 including those systems that control spacecraft and maintain critical data sources4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking section #cede and inserting section #ceee4 #fad4 ,oversight implementation progress ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and periodically thereafter until the information security plan under section #abjg of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahdde71 as amended1 is developed and implemented agency-wide1 the ,administrator shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress an update on the progress made toward implementation of or response to-- 7#a7 the information security plan under that section2 and 7#b7 the information security-related recommendations made by the ,,nasa ,inspector ,general and the ,comptroller ,general in the #e years preceding the date of enactment of this ,act4 #fae4 ,software oversight ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 develop a strategic plan to transition ,,nasa from legacy software by adopting a service-based acquisition model in line with industry best practices2 7#b7 develop and implement an agency-wide software license management policy to improve centralization1 lifecycle management1 and procurement education1 including education on contract negotiations1 relevant laws and regulations1 and agency-wide contract terms and conditions2 and 7#c7 direct an agency-wide inventory of ,,nasa's total software licenses and spending1 including costs1 benefits1 usage1 and trending data4 #faf4 ,security management of foreign national access ,the ,administrator shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress when the agency has implemented the information technology security recommendations from the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration on foreign national access management1 based on reports from ,january #bjad and ,march #bjaf4 #fag4 ,cybersecurity of web applications ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,,nasa ,chief ,information ,officer shall-- 7#a7 develop a plan1 including such actions and milestones as are necessary1 to fully remediate security vulnerabilities of ,,nasa web applications within a timely fashion after discovery2 and 7#b7 implement the recommendation from the ,,nasa ,inspector ,general in the audit report dated ,july #aj1 #bjad1 7,,ig-#ad-jbc7 to remove from the ,internet or secure with a web application firewall all ,,nasa web applications in development or testing mode4 ,b ,collaboration among mission directorates and other matters #fba4 ,collaboration among mission directorates ,the ,administrator shall encourage an interdisciplinary approach among all ,,nasa mission directorates and divisions1 whenever appropriate1 for projects or missions-- 7#a7 to improve coordination1 and encourage collaboration and early planning on scope2 7#b7 to determine areas of overlap or alignment2 7#c7 to find ways to leverage across divisional perspectives to maximize the outcomes2 and 7#d7 to be more efficient with resources and funds4 #fbb4 ,,nasa launch capabilities collaboration 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,launch ,services ,program is responsible for the acquisition1 management1 and technical oversight of commercial launch services for ,,nasa's science and robotic missions4 7#b7 ,the ,commercial ,crew ,program is responsible for the acquisition1 management1 and technical oversight of commercial crew transportation systems4 7#c7 ,the ,launch ,services ,program and ,commercial ,crew ,program have worked together to gain exceptional technical insight into the contracted launch service providers that are common to both programs4 7#d7 ,the ,launch ,services ,program has a long history of oversight of #ab different launch vehicles and over #hj launches4 7#e7 ,co-location of the ,launch ,services ,program and ,commercial ,crew ,program has enabled the ,commercial ,crew ,program to efficiently obtain the launch vehicle technical expertise of and provide engineering and analytical support to the ,commercial ,crew ,program4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,launch ,services ,program and ,commercial ,crew ,program each benefit from communication and coordination of launch manifests1 technical information1 and common launch vehicle insight between the programs2 and 7#b7 such communication and coordination is enabled by the co-location of the programs4 7c7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall pursue a strategy for acquisition of crewed transportation services and non-crewed launch services that continues to enhance communication1 collaboration1 and coordination between the ,launch ,services ,program and the ,commercial ,crew ,program4 #fbc4 ,commercial space launch cooperation 7a7 ,finding ,congress recognized the benefit of commercial space launch cooperation between the ,federal ,government and the private sector when it granted the ,secretary of ,defense authority to foster cooperation between the ,department of ,defense and certain covered entities relating to space transportation infrastructure under section #bbgf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,in general ,chapter #eje of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ejejg4 ,commercial launch cooperation 7a7 ,authority for agreements relating to space transportation infrastructure ,notwithstanding section #ejejd1 the ,administrator-- 7#a7 may enter into an agreement with a covered entity to provide the covered entity with support and services related to the space transportation infrastructure of the ,administration-- 7,a7 to maximize the use of the space transportation infrastructure of the ,administration by the private sector in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 to encourage commercial space activities by enabling investment by covered entities in the space transportation infrastructure of the ,administration2 and 7#b7 at the request of the covered entity1 may include that support and services in the contracted space launch and reentry range support requirements of the ,administration if-- 7,a7 the ,administrator determines that including that support and services in the requirements-- 7i7 is in the best interest of the ,federal ,government2 7ii7 does not interfere with the requirements of the ,administration2 and 7iii7 does not compete with the commercial space activities of other covered entities2 and 7,b7 any commercial requirement included in the agreement has full non-,federal funding before the execution of the agreement4 7b7 ,contributions 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may enter into an agreement with a covered entity on a cooperative and voluntary basis to accept funds1 services1 and equipment to carry out the purposes in subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,use of contributions ,any funds1 services1 or equipment accepted by the ,administrator under this subsection-- 7,a7 may be used only for the objectives specified in this section in accordance with terms of use set forth in the agreement entered into under this subsection2 and 7,b7 shall be managed by the ,administrator in accordance with regulations promulgated under subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,requirements with respect to agreements ,an agreement entered into with a covered entity under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 address the terms of use1 ownership1 and disposition of the funds1 services1 or equipment contributed under the agreement2 and 7,b7 include a provision that the covered entity will not recover the costs of its contribution through any other agreement with the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,annual report ,not later than ,january #ca of each year1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the process used to establish agreements under subsections 7a7 and 7b71 including noticing announcements of opportunities and criteria for selecting a covered entity1 and the funds1 services1 and equipment accepted and used by the ,administrator under this section during the preceding fiscal year4 7d7 ,regulations ,the ,administrator shall promulgate regulations to carry out this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered entity ,in this section1 the term covered entity means-- 7,a7 a non-,federal entity that-- 7i7 is organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or of any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 is engaged in commercial space activities2 or 7,b7 an entity that controls1 is controlled by1 or is under common control with1 a non-,federal entity described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,launch support facilities ,the term launch support facilities has the meaning given the term in section #ejeja4 7#c7 ,space recovery support facilities ,the term space recovery support facilities has the meaning given the term in section #ejeja4 7#d7 ,space transportation infrastructure ,the term space transportation infrastructure has the meaning given that term in section #ejeja4 4 7c7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #eje of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding after the item relating to section #ejejf the following3 #ejejg4 ,commercial space launch cooperation4 4 #fbd4 ,detection and avoidance of counterfeit parts 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,a #bjab investigation by the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate of counterfeit electronic parts in the ,department of ,defense supply chain from #bjji through #bjaj uncovered #a1hjj cases and over one million counterfeit parts and exposed the threat such counterfeit parts pose to service members and national security4 7#b7 ,since #bjaj1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states has identified in #c separate reports the risks and challenges associated with counterfeit parts and counterfeit prevention at both the ,department of ,defense and ,,nasa1 including inconsistent definitions of counterfeit parts1 poorly targeted quality control practices1 and potential barriers to improvements to these practices4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the presence of counterfeit electronic parts in the ,,nasa supply chain poses a danger to ,united ,states government astronauts1 crew1 and other personnel and a risk to the agency overall4 7c7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall revise the ,,nasa ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to improve the detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts in the supply chain4 7#b7 ,contractor responsibilities ,in revising the regulations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 require each covered contractor-- 7i7 to detect and avoid the use or inclusion of any counterfeit parts in electronic parts or products that contain electronic parts2 and 7ii7 to take such corrective actions as the ,administrator considers necessary to remedy the use or inclusion described in clause 7i72 7iii7 including a subcontractor1 to notify the applicable ,,nasa contracting officer not later than #cj calendar days after the date the covered contractor becomes aware1 or has reason to suspect1 that any end item1 component1 part or material contained in supplies purchased by ,,nasa1 or purchased by a covered contractor or subcontractor for delivery to1 or on behalf of1 ,,nasa1 contains a counterfeit electronic part or suspect counterfeit electronic part2 7,b7 prohibit the cost of counterfeit electronic parts1 suspect counterfeit electronic parts1 and any corrective action described under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 from being included as allowable costs under agency contracts1 unless-- 7i7 the covered contractor has an operational system to detect and avoid counterfeit electronic parts and suspect counterfeit electronic parts that has been reviewed and approved by ,,nasa or the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 the covered contractor has provided the notice under subparagraph 7,a77iii72 or 7iii7 the counterfeit electronic parts or suspect counterfeit electronic parts were provided to the covered contractor as ,government property in accordance with part #de of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7#c7 ,suppliers of electronic parts ,in revising the regulations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 require ,,nasa and covered contractors1 including subcontractors1 at all tiers-- 7i7 to obtain electronic parts that are in production or currently available in stock from-- 7,i7 the original manufacturers of the parts or their authorized dealers2 or 7,,ii7 suppliers who obtain such parts exclusively from the original manufacturers of the parts or their authorized dealers2 and 7ii7 to obtain electronic parts that are not in production or currently available in stock from suppliers that meet qualification requirements established under subparagraph 7,c72 7,b7 establish documented requirements consistent with published industry standards or ,government contract requirements for-- 7i7 notification of the agency2 and 7ii7 inspection1 testing1 and authentication of electronic parts that ,,nasa or a covered contractor1 including a subcontractor1 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 ,,nasa 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 a covered contractor1 including a subcontractor1 to identify and use additional suppliers beyond those identified under subparagraph 7,c7 if-- 7i7 the standards and processes for identifying such suppliers comply with established industry standards2 7ii7 the covered contractor assumes responsibility for the authenticity of parts provided by such suppliers under paragraph 7#b72 and 7iii7 the selection of such suppliers is subject to review and audit by ,,nasa4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered contractor ,the term covered contractor means a contractor that supplies an electronic part1 or a product that contains an electronic part1 to ,,nasa4 7#b7 ,electronic part ,the term electronic part means a discrete electronic component1 including a microcircuit1 transistor1 capacitor1 resistor1 or diode1 that is intended for use in a safety or mission critical application4 #fbe4 ,education and outreach 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,united ,states competitiveness in the #bast century requires engaging the science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics 7referred to in this section as ,,stem7 talent in all ,states2 7#b7 the ,administration is uniquely positioned to educate and inspire students and the broader public on ,,stem subjects and careers2 7#c7 the ,administration's ,education ,mission ,directorates1 along with the other mission directorates1 have been effective in delivering educational content because of the strong engagement of ,administration scientists and engineers in the ,administration's education and outreach activities2 and 7#d7 the ,administration's education and outreach programs1 including the ,experimental ,program to ,stimulate ,competitive ,research 7,e,p,s,co,r7 and the ,space ,grant ,college and ,fellowship ,program1 reflect the ,administration's successful commitment to growing and diversifying the national science and engineering workforce4 7b7 ,continuation of education and outreach activities and programs 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall continue engagement with the public and education opportunities for students via all the ,administration's mission directorates to the maximum extent practicable4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the ,administration's near-term outreach plans for advancing space law education4