,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #hec #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #eejc ,report ,no4 #aae-aajb ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,april #ac1 #bjah ,mr4 ,babin 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,smith of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,brooks of ,alabama1 ,mr4 ,rohrabacher1 ,mr4 ,knight1 ,mr4 ,higgins of ,louisiana1 and ,mr4 ,norman7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology ,december #ba1 #bjah;,additional sponsors3 ,mr4 ,lucas1 ,mr4 ,posey1 ,mrs4 ,comstock1 ,mr4 ,abraham1 ,mr4 ,banks of ,indiana1 ,mr4 ,biggs1 ,mr4 ,dunn1 ,mr4 ,weber of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,hultgren1 ,mr4 ,marshall1 ,mr4 ,webster of ,florida1 and ,mr4 ,loudermilk ,december #ba1 #bjah ,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 #ac1 #bjah ,a ,,bill ,to authorize the programs of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration for fiscal years #bjah and #bjai1 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 #bjah4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is the following3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,title ,i--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #aja4 ,fiscal year #bjah4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,fiscal year #bjai4 ,title ,,ii--,human ,exploration ,sec4 #bja4 ,space facilities beyond low-,earth orbit4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,,iss transition4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,human spaceflight research4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,critical path redundancy for human spaceflight4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,space suits4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,mobile launch platform and interim cryogenic propulsion stage4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,mars #bjcc4 ,title ,,iii--,science ,subtitle ,a--,earth ,science ,sec4 #cja4 ,reimbursable basis for development of sensors and instruments4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,earth observations study4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,land imaging4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,landsat data policy4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,earth science missions4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,goddard ,institute for ,space ,studies ,inspector ,general report4 ,subtitle ,b--,astronomy and ,astrophysics ,sec4 #caa4 ,search for the origin1 evolution1 distribution1 and future of life in the universe4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,wide-,field ,infrared ,space ,telescope4 ,subtitle ,c--,planetary ,science ,sec4 #cba4 ,near-,earth ,object ,survey4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,space nuclear power4 ,title ,,iv--,aeronautics ,sec4 #dja4 ,supersonic research4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,unmanned aircraft systems research4 ,sec4 #djc4 #bast ,century ,aeronautics ,research ,capabilities ,initiative4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,experimental plane program4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,hypersonic ,technology project4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,report4 ,title ,v--,commercial ,sec4 #eja4 ,commercial supply of space products4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,space services and in-space infrastructure4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,preference for launch vehicles manufactured in the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,studies on industrial base4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,enhanced-use leasing4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,satellite servicing4 ,title ,,vi--,policy ,sec4 #fja4 ,,nasa-funded institutes4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,baseline and cost controls4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,reports to ,congress4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,international technical and operational standards4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,,nasa contractor responsibility watch list4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,human space exploration risk4 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,,nasa launch support and infrastructure modernization program4 ,sec4 #fjh4 ,reaffirmations on orbital debris4 ,sec4 #fji4 ,federal-,state partnerships4 ,sec4 #faj4 ,security management of foreign national access4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of ,,nasa4 7#b7 ,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#c7 ,,iss ,the term ,,iss means the ,international ,space ,station4 7#d7 ,,nasa ,the term ,,nasa means the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#e7 ,near-,earth object ,the term near-,earth object means an asteroid or comet with a perihelion distance of less than #a4c ,astronomical ,units from the ,sun4 7#f7 ,nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization means an organization determined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury to be an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #eja7;c77#c77 which is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7#g7 ,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#h7 ,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 #bjah ,there are authorized to be appropriated to ,,nasa for fiscal year #bjah1 #bj1gcf1adj1jjj1 as follows3 7#a7 ,for ,science1 #f1bba1ejj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #a1iba1jjj1jjj is for ,earth ,science2 7,b7 #b1bbg1ijj1jjj is for ,planetary ,science2 7,c7 #hej1djj1jjj is for ,astrophysics2 7,d7 #ecc1gjj1jjj is for the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope2 and 7,e7 #fhh1ejj1jjj is for ,heliophysics4 7#b7 ,for ,aeronautics1 #fhe1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,for ,space ,technology1 #gfj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,for ,exploration1 #d1gij1jjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #a1cej1jjj1jjj is for ,orion and associated program and other necessary support2 7,b7 #b1aej1jjj1jjj is for the ,space ,launch ,system and associated program and other necessary support2 7,c7 #hie1jjj1jjj is for ,exploration ,ground ,systems1 including #cej1jjj1jjj for a second mobile launch platform and associated ,space ,launch ,system activities2 and 7,d7 #cie1jjj1jjj is for ,exploration ,research and ,development4 7#e7 ,for ,space ,operations1 #d1gea1ejj1jjj4 7#f7 ,for ,education1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #ah1jjj1jjj is for the ,established ,program to ,stimulate ,competitive ,research2 and 7,b7 #dj1jjj1jjj is for the ,national ,space ,grant ,college and ,fellowship ,program4 7#g7 ,for ,safety1 ,security1 and ,mission ,services1 #b1hbf1ijj1jjj4 7#h7 ,for ,construction and ,environmental ,compliance and ,restoration1 #efb1bdj1jjj4 7#i7 ,for ,inspector ,general1 #ci1jjj1jjj4 #ajb4 ,fiscal year #bjai ,there are authorized to be appropriated to ,,nasa for fiscal year #bjai1 #ba1bjg1adj1jjj1 as follows3 7#a7 ,for ,deep ,space ,exploration ,systems1 #d1ibi1jjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #d1jdj1jjj1jjj is for ,exploration ,systems ,development1 of which-- 7i7 #a1cej1jjj1jjj is for ,orion and associated program and other necessary support2 7ii7 #b1aej1jjj1jjj is for the ,space ,launch ,system and associated program and other necessary support2 and 7iii7 #edj1jjj1jjj is for ,exploration ,ground ,systems2 and 7,b7 #hhi1jjj1jjj is for ,advanced ,exploration ,systems1 of which-- 7i7 #ejd1cjj1jjj is for the ,lunar ,orbital ,platform-,gateway and associated program and other necessary support2 7ii7 #aaf1ejj1jjj is for ,advanced ,cislunar and ,surface ,capabilities2 and 7iii7 #bfh1bjj1jjj is for ,exploration ,advanced ,systems4 7#b7 ,for ,exploration and ,research ,technology1 #a1jag1gjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #ajh1ejj1jjj is for ,early ,stage ,innovation and ,partnerships2 7,b7 #baf1ejj1jjj if for ,technology ,maturation1 of which #ge1jjj1jjj is for nuclear fission and cryogenic fluid management development2 7,c7 #ccb1gjj1jjj is for ,technology ,demonstration4 7,d7 #adj1jjj1jjj is for ,human ,research ,program2 and 7,e7 #bje1jjj1jjj is for ,small ,business ,innovation ,research and ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer4 7#c7 ,for ,low-,earth ,orbit and ,spaceflight ,operations1 #d1fbd1fjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #a1dfb1bjj1jjj is for the ,international ,space ,station2 7,b7 #b1ajh1gjj1jjj is for ,space ,transportation2 7,c7 #ijc1gjj1jjj is for ,space ,flight ,support2 and 7,d7 #aej1jjj1jjj is for ,commercial ,low-,earth ,orbit ,development4 7#d7 ,for ,science1 #f1fbc1fjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #a1iba1jjj1jjj is for ,earth ,science2 7,b7 #b1fcf1ejj1jjj is for ,planetary ,science2 7,c7 #a1cge1djj1jjj is for ,astrophysics2 and 7,d7 #fij1gjj1jjj is for ,heliophysics4 7#e7 ,for ,aeronautics1 #fhe1jjj1jjj4 7#f7 ,for ,education1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #ah1jjj1jjj is for the ,established ,program to ,stimulate ,competitive ,research2 and 7,b7 #dj1jjj1jjj is for ,national ,space ,grant ,college and ,fellowship ,program4 7#g7 ,for ,safety1 ,security1 and ,mission ,services1 #b1gdi1gjj1jjj4 7#h7 ,for ,construction and ,environmental ,compliance and ,restoration1 #dch1bjj1jjj4 7#i7 ,for ,inspector ,general1 #ci1cjj1jjj4 ,,ii ,human ,exploration #bja4 ,space facilities beyond low-,earth orbit 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that space facilities for use beyond low-,earth orbit play a significant role in ,,nasa's long-term pursuit of its exploration goals under section #bjb7;a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcab7;a774 7b7 ,crewed and crew-,tended space facilities report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days 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 potential development of space facilities for use beyond low-,earth orbit4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of-- 7,a7 how each such space facility can advance1 enable1 or complement human exploration of the ,solar ,system1 including of the atmosphere and the surface of celestial bodies2 7,b7 the role of the space facility as a staging1 logistics1 and operations hub in exploration architecture2 7,c7 how the space facility can support the research1 development1 testing1 validation1 operation1 and launch of space exploration systems and technologies2 7,d7 opportunities and strategies for commercial operation or public-private partnerships that protect taxpayer interests and foster competition2 and 7,e7 the role of such a space facility in making1 developing1 and refining the case for further crewed and uncrewed exploration investments4 #bjb4 ,,iss transition 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,,iss is a valuable national asset that can continue to produce worthwhile scientific research and technology4 7#b7 ,the ,,iss mission should be to carry out microgravity research and development1 research in support of deep space human exploration1 and low-,earth orbit commercialization4 7#c7 ,in addition to the priorities under paragraph 7#b71 the ,united ,states has a larger and broader need and use for further microgravity research4 7#d7 ,the ,,iss is the best platform currently available to conduct certain types of research needed for ,,nasa's deep space human exploration program with such research currently scheduled to be completed by the end of fiscal year #bjbd4 7#e7 ,the ,,iss transition report1 submitted pursuant to section #ejaaa7;c77#b7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 provides an explanation of ,,nasa's plans to foster the development of private industry capabilities and private demand with a goal of ending direct ,,nasa support for ,,iss operations by the end of fiscal year #bjbd4 7#f7 ,the plans laid out in the ,,iss transition report are conditionally flexible and require feedback to inform next steps4 ,in addition1 the feasibility of ending direct ,,nasa support for ,,iss operations by the end of fiscal year #bjbd is dependent on many factors1 some of which are indeterminate until the ,administration carries out the initial phases of the ,,iss transition plan4 7#g7 ,the value of any in-space facility1 such as the ,,iss1 depends both on its contributions to further expansion of human presence throughout the solar system1 pursuant to section #bjb of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcab7 and to making existing presence self-sustaining4 7#h7 ,as the ,united ,states moves towards a commitment to a human presence off the surface of the ,earth1 other ,government agencies should seek to benefit from and capitalize upon the ongoing human presence in space4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,administration shall support the ,johnson ,space ,center as a center of innovation and leadership in developing human operations1 including on surfaces of celestial bodies1 beyond ,earth1 to the cis-lunar region1 the ,moon1 ,mars1 and beyond4 7c7 ,,iss operation 7#a7 ,in general ,,nasa shall continue operation of the ,,iss for such time as ,congress authorizes its operations4 7#b7 ,international agreements ,,nasa shall pursue international agreements to provide maximum flexibility for ,,iss utilization4 7#c7 ,low-,earth ,orbit ,,nasa shall pursue a step-wise transition of low-,earth orbit human spaceflight operations from a ,government-directed activity to a model where private industry is responsible for how to meet and execute ,,nasa's requirements4 7#d7 ,transition report ,,nasa shall carry out activities in fiscal year #bjai as proposed in the ,,iss transition report1 delivered pursuant to section #ejaaa7;c7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,reporting ,in addition to the biennial reporting requirement under section #ejaaa7;c7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate quarterly1 beginning on the date that is #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 on the status of1 and all progress1 changes1 and other developments related to carrying out the plans in the ,,iss transition report4 7e7 ,authorized ,funding ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator shall make available at least #aej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai for commercial low-,earth orbit development out of the ,low ,earth ,orbit and ,spaceflight ,operations account4 #bjc4 ,human spaceflight research 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 in line with the ,national ,space ,council ,policy ,directive #a1 as implemented by the ,president's memo of ,december #aa1 #bjag1 the ,united ,states should lead the return of humans to the ,moon for long-term exploration and utilization1 followed by human missions to ,mars and other destinations2 7#b7 the benefits derived from the peaceful use of space depend on the extent to which ground-based space infrastructure1 facilities1 and research are well-integrated2 and 7#c7 ,,nasa ,johnson ,space ,center has the expertise and facilities to support the development of the major technological innovations necessary to enable and support the nation's ongoing commitment to human spaceflight1 exploration1 and continued human presence in space4 7b7 ,johnson ,space ,center research office 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish a research office at ,johnson ,space ,center to build upon the ,center's existing expertise in human space flight missions for future challenges4 7#b7 ,research director ,the head of the research office shall be the research director1 who shall report directly to the ,director of ,johnson ,space ,center4 7#c7 ,duties ,the research director shall have1 at a minimum1 the following duties3 7,a7 ,oversee a research portfolio focused on human space flight4 7,b7 ,recommend infrastructure and equipment necessary to carry out a research mission4 7,c7 ,oversee professional development and continuing education1 as necessary and appropriate1 for the civil workforce as the research and innovation focus of the center increases4 7#d7 ,scope of research ,the research office shall focus on aspects of research that are directly relevant to the endeavor of human space flight1 including problems of human spaceflight and robotics supporting human space exploration4 7#e7 ,support for human spaceflight activities ,johnson ,space ,center shall1 consistent with its primary responsibilities to ,,nasa and other government customers1 endeavor to make the fullest possible use of its facilities and infrastructure to support all ,u4,s4 human spaceflight activities1 including those of the private sector4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 ,,nasa and ,johnson ,space ,center 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 ,,nasa's progress on1 and other developments related to1 carrying out the requirements of this section4 7d7 ,authorized ,funding ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator shall make available at least #ae1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjai out of the ,exploration ,research and ,technology account to carry out this section4 #bjd4 ,critical path redundancy for human spaceflight 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that ,,nasa1 in cooperation with private sector and international partners1 has facilitated the development of a wide array of cargo and crew transportation options for operations in low-,earth orbit and beyond4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the availability of a multitude of launch vehicles and crew and cargo vehicles provides critical path redundancy4 7c7 ,,gao report on metrics for logistical and transport redundancy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 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 that contains an evaluation of appropriate technical benchmarks and metrics on the suitability and performance1 including cost1 reliability1 and availability of-- 7,a7 all available crew and cargo vehicles for destinations in low-,earth orbit1 cis-lunar space1 and beyond2 and 7,b7 all available launch vehicles that are capable of deploying more than #bj tons to low-,earth orbit and beyond1 to support exploration and scientific missions1 particularly to outer planets4 7#b7 ,inclusion in ,,nasa analysis ,the ,administrator shall consider the ,comptroller ,general's report findings on benchmarks and metrics as part of ,,nasa's analysis of logistical and transport redundancy4 #bje4 ,space suits 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,space suits and associated extravehicular activity 7in this section1 referred to as ,,eva7 technologies are critical space exploration technologies4 7#b7 ,the ,,nasa civil service workforce at the ,johnson ,space ,center possesses unique capabilities to integrate1 design1 and validate space suits and associated ,,eva technologies4 7#c7 ,maintaining a strong core competency in the design1 development1 manufacture1 and operation of space suits and related technologies allows ,,nasa to be an informed purchaser of competitively awarded commercial space suits and associated ,,eva technologies4 7#d7 ,,nasa should fully utilize the ,international ,space ,station by #bjbe to test future space suits and associated ,,eva technologies to reduce risk and improve safety4 7b7 ,space suits 7#a7 ,in general ,,nasa shall develop space suits and associated ,,eva technologies4 7#b7 ,management ,the ,johnson ,space ,center shall manage the space suit and ,,eva programs of ,,nasa4 7#c7 ,private sector ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,administrator may enter into agreements with the private sector as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 #bjf4 ,mobile launch platform and interim cryogenic propulsion stage ,consistent with ,,nasa's appropriation for fiscal year #bjah1 the ,administrator shall pursue the following3 7#a7 ,the expeditious development of a new-build1 second ,mobile ,launch ,platform specifically designed to support the launch of ,space ,launch ,system configurations that use the ,exploration ,upper ,stage4 7#b7 ,the procurement of a second ,interim ,cryogenic ,propulsion ,stage4 #bjg4 ,mars #bjcc 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that human exploration of ,mars is an important objective in ,,nasa's human exploration agenda4 7b7 ,prioritization ,the ,administrator shall prioritize timelines for fulfillment of the engineering1 science1 and safety requirements to reduce mission risk and ensure mission completion when evaluating human exploration of ,mars by #bjcc1 if not sooner4 ,,iii ,science ,a ,earth ,science #cja4 ,reimbursable basis for development of sensors and instruments ,chapter #fje of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fjejg4 ,reimbursable basis for development of sensors and instruments ,any work undertaken by the ,administration for the benefit of another agency shall be conducted on a reimbursable basis that accounts for the full cost of the work1 including work undertaken for the development of operational ,earth science systems1 including satellite1 sensor1 or instrument development1 acquisition1 and operations1 as well as product development and data analysis4 4 7#a7 ,technical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #fje of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fjejg4 ,reimbursable basis for development of sensors and instruments4 4 #cjb4 ,earth observations study ,section #gjb of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcga7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,director of and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,consideration ,in carrying out the strategic implementation plan under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall take into account and incorporate into such plan1 as appropriate1 purchasing ,earth observation data and services from the private sector or through public-private partnerships to meet ,earth observation requirements4 4 #cjc4 ,land imaging 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the continuous collection and utilization of land remote sensing data from space are of major benefit in studying and understanding human impacts on the global environment1 in managing the ,earth's natural resources1 in carrying out national security functions1 and in planning and conducting many other activities of scientific1 economic1 and social importance2 and 7#b7 to the greatest extent practicable1 the ,united ,states should foster the development of ,u4,s4 private sector remote sensing capabilities and analyses that can satisfy the public interest in long-term continuous collection of medium-resolution land remote sensing data4 7b7 ,continuous land remote sensing data collection 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iv of chapter #fja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #fjace4 ,continuous land remote sensing data collection 7a7 ,policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 ensure1 to the greatest extent practicable1 the continuous collection of space-based1 medium-resolution observations of the ,earth's land cover2 7#b7 ensure that the collected data are made available in such ways as to facilitate the widest possible use2 and 7#c7 foster1 to the greatest extent practicable the development of ,u4,s4 private sector remote sensing capabilities and analyses that can satisfy the public interest in long-term continuous collection of medium-resolution land remote sensing data4 7b7 ,coordination ,the ,national ,space ,council1 in consultation with other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall coordinate ,united ,states ,government activities described under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7a74 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections for subchapter ,,iv of chapter #fja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #fjace4 ,continuous land remote sensing data collection4 4 #cjd4 ,landsat data policy 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,limitation on use of funds ,no funds may be obligated or expended for ,landsat #aa or any other subsequent ,landsat system until the ,administrator has completed a study assessing which aspects of ,landsat system observations and associated science requirements can be provided by purchasing data from the private sector or through public-private partnerships4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a 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 ,senate1 a report containing the results of the study required under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,definition of ,landsat system ,in this section1 the term ,landsat system has the meaning given that term in section #fjaja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cje4 ,earth science missions ,the ,administrator shall continue to restructure the ,earth science portfolio of ,,nasa to reduce overall costs1 support innovative and sustainable programs and missions with commercial and international partners1 and align with the recommendations of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences included in the publication published in #bjah titled ,thriving on ,our ,changing ,planet3 ,a ,decadal ,strategy for ,earth ,observation from ,space to ensure that the ,earth science portfolio is focused on the highest priority missions for the science and applications communities within a balanced1 comprehensive ,earth science program4 #cjf4 ,goddard ,institute for ,space ,studies ,inspector ,general 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 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 a report containing the results of ,,nasa's implementation of the recommendations identified in the report published by the ,,nasa ,office of ,inspector ,general on ,april #e1 #bjah1 titled ,,nasa's ,management of ,,giss3 ,the ,goddard ,institute for ,space ,studies4 ,b ,astronomy and ,astrophysics #caa4 ,search for the origin1 evolution1 distribution1 and future of life in the universe 7a7 ,policy ,section #bjajb7;d77#aj7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 includes the search for life's origin1 evolution1 distribution1 and future in the universe as an objective of ,u4,s4 aeronautical and space activities4 7b7 ,in general ,,nasa shall partner with the private sector and philanthropic organizations to the maximum extent practicable to search for technosignatures1 such as radio transmissions1 in order to meet the ,,nasa objective to search for life's origin1 evolution1 distribution1 and future in the universe4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ij days 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 report1 produced in consultation with industry and academia1 on all ,,nasa programs1 including partnerships with the private sector and philanthropic organizations1 that contribute to the search for life's origin1 evolution1 distribution1 and future in the universe4 7d7 ,authorized funding ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator shall make available at least #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah and #bjai for the search for technosignatures4 #cab4 ,wide-,field ,infrared ,space ,telescope 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,concurrent flagship programs challenge significantly ,,nasa's program management capacity1 especially during later stages of the program management process4 7#b7 ,the ,wide-,field ,infrared ,space ,telescope 7hereinafter referred to as ,,wfirst7 was cancelled in the ,president's fiscal year #bjai budget request4 7#c7 ,,wfirst was funded in the amount of #aej1jjj1jjj in ,,nasa's appropriation for fiscal year #bjah4 7#d7 ,pursuant to direction in ,,nasa's appropriation for fiscal year #bjah1 ,,nasa is conducting a preliminary life-cycle cost estimate1 including any additions needed to achieve ,class ,a classification1 along with a year-by-year breakout of development costs4 7#e7 ,until such preliminary life-cycle cost estimate is complete1 ,congress has insufficient information to judge whether or not ,,wfirst should be authorized to proceed in fiscal year #bjai4 7b7 ,total cost ,the total formulation and development cost1 as such term is defined in section #cjajd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the ,wide-,field ,infrared ,space ,telescope shall not exceed #c1bjj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,budget ,the ,administrator shall include in the budget for fiscal year #bjbj a #e-year funding profile necessary to achieve the goal in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,limitation ,the ,administrator shall not procure a launch vehicle for the ,wide-,field ,infrared ,space ,telescope until the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope is operational in space4 ,c ,planetary ,science #cba4 ,near-,earth ,object ,survey 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,george ,e4 ,brown1 ,jr4 ,near-,earth ,object ,survey ,act 7,public ,law #aji-aee7 established the ,near-,earth ,object ,survey program to detect1 track1 and catalogue the physical characteristics of near-,earth objects equal to or greater than #adj meters in diameter in order to assess the threat of such objects to ,earth4 7#b7 ,the goal of the ,survey program is to achieve #ij percent completion of the near-,earth project catalogue 7based on statistically predicted populations of near-,earth objects7 not later than #ae years after the date of the enactment of the ,george ,e4 ,brown1 ,jr4 ,near-,earth ,object ,survey ,act4 7#c7 ,,nasa has been successful finding more than #ij percent of the near-,earth asteroids larger than one kilometer but has only found about #cj percent of the near-,earth objects larger than #adj meters4 7#d7 ,the vast majority of near-,earth object discoveries have been made by ,,nasa-supported ground-based telescopic surveys4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 in order to meet the statutory requirements of the ,george ,e ,brown1 ,jr4 ,near-,earth ,object ,survey ,act 7,public ,law #aji-aee71 a space-based telescope mission should be fully funded and supported by ,,nasa and carried out by the ,planetary ,defense ,coordination ,office2 and 7#b7 the space-based telescope ,near-,earth ,object ,camera mission1 or a similar infrared telescope concept optimized for near-,earth object search and characterization1 could discover and characterize most of the potentially hazardous asteroids that are near the ,earth4 #cbb4 ,space nuclear power 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that in-space nuclear fission power complements the use of ,plutonium-#bch radioisotope thermoelectric generators 7in this section referred to as ,,rtg7 for spacecraft power needs4 7b7 ,policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to continue the development of in-space nuclear fission technology1 as necessary1 for purposes including-- 7,a7 in-space power generation for advanced in-space propulsion2 7,b7 onboard power generation to replace or supplement ,,rtg systems2 7,c7 power generation on the surface of celestial bodies2 7,d7 extraction and processing of in situ resources2 and 7,e7 nuclear thermal and nuclear electric propulsion able to transport crew or cargo among ,earth and other celestial bodies much more rapidly than is practical with non-nuclear systems2 7#b7 that research and development of in-space nuclear fission power should be carried out as part of a portfolio that appropriately balances development of power systems at different sizes and maturities1 with an emphasis on early development of mature1 operational systems2 and 7#c7 that ,,nasa should continually seek to streamline the process for space launch approval of nuclear materials1 eliminate redundant and unneeded processes1 and regularize the process for efficient1 regular functioning1 and toward that end1 the ,administrator should update the launch approval process and seek to establish a licensing process for private nuclear power sources in space4 7c7 ,space nuclear power report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days 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 report1 produced in consultation with industry and academia1 on the use and role of nuclear fission power in space4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the prospects for in-space nuclear fission reactors1 describing particular roles and missions for which nuclear power is uniquely well-suited2 7,b7 a description of the convergence between ,,nasa's existing ,plutonium-#bch ,,rtg programs and ongoing nuclear thermal propulsion and nuclear power generation development programs2 7,c7 a detailed plan for encouraging convergence between ,,nasa's various nuclear power and propulsion efforts2 7,d7 an identification of key infrastructure and facilities needed for the development of in-space nuclear fission power reactors2 7,e7 an identification of particular legal issues1 including regulatory challenges1 that must be addressed for the use of nuclear fission power systems2 7,f7 how small in-space nuclear fission reactors can complement or replace existing and planned radioisotope thermal generator capabilities2 7,g7 information on very low cost1 high reliability designs that can be made operational quickly2 and 7,h7 a cost analysis1 including long-term and security costs1 of the use of highly enriched uranium versus low-enriched uranium in power generation in space applications1 including surface power and in-space propulsion4 7d7 ,demonstration ,,nasa should demonstrate a nuclear power reactor for use in space using existing authorized funding levels and within a schedule made possible by appropriated funding4 ,,iv ,aeronautics #dja4 ,supersonic research 7a7 ,policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to reduce ,government barriers to the development of civil supersonic transportation4 7b7 ,research ,section #djaab7;a7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,administrator and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,research ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 shall undertake research on supersonic transport to inform and accelerate the promulgation of domestic regulations and international standards and recommended practices that will open up the ,u4,s4 civil airspace to civil supersonic transport4 4 #djb4 ,unmanned aircraft systems research 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,title #ea ,chapter #cae of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #caejf4 ,unmanned aircraft systems research ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and other ,federal agencies1 shall conduct research on facilitating the safe integration of unmanned aircraft 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 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #cae of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #caejf4 ,unmanned aircraft systems research4 4 7b7 ,cooperative unmanned aerial vehicle activities ,section #caejd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,operational flight data derived from such cooperative agreements shall be made available1 in appropriate and usable formats1 to the ,administration and the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for the development of regulatory standards44 #djc4 #bast ,century ,aeronautics ,research ,capabilities ,initiative 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish an initiative to be known as the #bast ,century ,aeronautics ,research ,capabilities ,initiative1 funded through the ,construction of ,facilities account1 to ensure that ,,nasa possesses the infrastructure capabilities and computational tools necessary to conduct flight demonstration projects across the range of ,,nasa aeronautics interests4 7b7 ,activities ,in carrying out the #bast ,century ,aeronautics ,research ,capabilities ,initiative1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 upgrade and create facilities for civil and national security aeronautics research2 and 7#b7 support flight testing activities4 7c7 ,operating model ,in carrying out the #bast ,century ,aeronautics ,research ,capabilities ,initiative1 the ,administrator shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 build on ,,nasa's work on developing its ,operating ,model and the results of the ,technical ,capabilities ,assessment ,team4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #abj days 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 containing a #e-year plan for the implementation of the #bast ,century ,aeronautics ,research ,capabilities ,initiative4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under this subsection shall include-- 7,a7 a description of proposed projects2 7,b7 a description of how the projects align with the ,aeronautics ,strategic ,implementation ,plan2 and 7,c7 a timetable for carrying out activities and initiatives authorized under this section4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #ej1jjj1jjj1 funded through the ,construction of ,facilities account1 for fiscal year #bjai to carry out this section4 #djd4 ,experimental plane program 7a7 ,policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to maintain the role of the ,united ,states as a world leader in aeronautical science and technology4 7b7 ,objective ,one of the fundamental objectives of ,,nasa aeronautics research is the steady progression and expansion of high-speed flight research and capabilities1 including the science and technology of critical underlying disciplines and competencies1 the most important of which are computational-based analytical and predictive tools and methodologies1 aero thermodynamics1 high-speed flight propulsion1 high-temperature structures and materials1 and flight controls4 #dje4 ,hypersonic ,technology project 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the development of new hypersonic flight technologies is important to the ,united ,states2 7#b7 though hypersonic flight technologies are likely to be applied to enhance defense systems in the near-term1 in the long-term1 application of such technologies may expand to include improved access-to-space capabilities that benefit ,,nasa2 and 7#c7 ,,nasa maintains specialized facilities and experts who will focus on research areas that explore challenges in hypersonic flight4 7b7 ,policy ,in carrying out the ,hypersonic ,technology ,project1 ,,nasa should focus research and development efforts on high-speed propulsion systems1 reusable vehicle technologies1 high-temperature materials1 and systems analysis4 7c7 ,authorized funding ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator shall make available at least #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai for the ,hypersonic ,technology ,project from the ,aeronautics account4 #djf4 ,report ,the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee a report on the development of the ,low-,boom ,flight ,demonstration aircraft1 including the following3 7#a7 ,,nasa's planned coordination with other executive agencies to ensure developmental and operational testing infrastructure availability during flight demonstration4 7#b7 ,,nasa's acquisition strategy to ensure availability of chase aircraft for flight demonstration4 ,v ,commercial #eja4 ,commercial supply of space products 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #eja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ejaag4 ,commercial supply of space products 7a7 ,in general ,in planning and carrying out space exploration missions1 the ,administrator shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 prioritize the acquisition and use of space products provided by a ,united ,states commercial provide4 7b7 ,space product defined ,in this section1 the term space product means a tangible good1 including a finished good1 or commodity1 including a propellant1 water1 oxygen1 or gas1 that-- 7#a7 is required for space exploration activities2 and 7#b7 originates in outer space4 7c7 ,commodities used in space 7#a7 ,list of commodities ,in planning a space exploration mission1 the ,administrator shall create a list of commodities to be used during such mission4 ,the list shall include specification of each commodity1 anticipated quantity1 and the location and timeframe of need4 7#b7 ,commodity cost basis ,for each commodity listed pursuant paragraph 7#a71 ,,nasa shall establish a commodity cost basis that shall represent the lesser of-- 7,a7 the estimated cost to procure the commodity on ,earth and deliver the commodity to the location of use2 and 7,b7 the estimated cost for the ,government to procure the equivalent commodity that is a space product4 7#c7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall annually publish the information compiled under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 during the previous calendar year4 7d7 ,exceptions ,the ,administrator shall not be required to prioritize the acquisition of space products for the purposes described in subsection 7a7 if1 on a case-by-case basis-- 7#a7 the ,administrator determines that-- 7,a7 cost-effective space products that meet specific mission requirements would not be reasonably available from ,united ,states commercial providers when required2 7,b7 the use of space products from ,united ,states commercial providers poses an unacceptable mission risk2 or 7,c7 the use of space products is inconsistent with international agreements for international collaborative efforts relating to science and technology2 or 7#b7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines that the use of space commodities from ,united ,states commercial providers is inconsistent with national security objectives4 7e7 ,agreements with foreign entities ,nothing in this section shall prevent the ,administrator from planning or negotiating agreements with foreign governmental entities for the provision of space products4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #eja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ejaag4 ,commercial supply of space products4 4 #ejb4 ,space services and in-space infrastructure 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that there exist many commercial opportunities with a wide array of providers and partners that will allow for more effective use of taxpayer investments in the pursuit of the long-term goals of ,,nasa1 as described in section #bjb7;a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcab7;a771 including expanding permanent human presence beyond low-,earth orbit4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #abj days 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 describing the various commercial opportunities and options for the procurement of in-space services or use of in-space infrastructure for exploration and other ,,nasa missions4 #ejc4 ,preference for launch vehicles manufactured in the ,united ,states ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,administrator should1 to the greatest extent possible1 with respect to entering into contracts for commercial space data and services1 provide weighed preference1 selection points1 and other incentives for the use of launch vehicles that are manufactured in the ,united ,states4 #ejd4 ,studies on industrial base ,no funds may be obligated or expended by the ,administrator for purposes of carrying out a ,bureau of ,industry and ,security survey of the ,united ,states aerospace industrial base until the date that is #cj days after the date on which the ,administrator submits 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 written notification that includes-- 7#a7 the proposed subject matter of such survey2 7#b7 a description of the information to be required of survey respondents2 and 7#c7 any penalties proposed to be assessed by the ,federal ,government against respondents for noncompliance with survey requirements4 #eje4 ,enhanced-use leasing 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,,nasa possesses a variety of unique and world-class facilities2 7#b7 ,,nasa is developing and using many different methods to offset the cost of maintaining and operating such facilities2 7#c7 nongovernmental entities1 ,states1 and local governments may be able to use such facilities in a manner that is cost-effective2 and 7#d7 agreements between ,,nasa and nongovernmental entities1 ,states1 and local governments regarding the use of such facilities may offset a portion of the spending of ,,nasa4 7b7 ,extension of authority ,to lease non-,excess property ,section #bjade7;g7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjah and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7c7 ,condition on use of funds ,for any year for which funds are made available under section #bjade of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 7as amended by subsection 7b771 no funds may be expended by the ,administrator under such section after ,january #ca unless the ,administrator submits1 before such date1 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 annual report required under such section for the prior year4 #ejf4 ,satellite servicing ,the ,administrator shall continue to restructure ,,nasa investments in the development of satellite servicing technologies to reduce the overall cost to ,,nasa and align with ,,nasa needs for exploration4 ,,vi ,policy #fja4 ,,nasa-funded institutes 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that on ,june #i1 #bjaf1 the ,office of ,inspector ,general of ,,nasa reported that-- 7#a7 ,,nasa does not aggregate information on the universe1 status1 or funding levels for the many institutes it supports2 7#b7 the absence of this information makes it difficult for ,,nasa leaders to strategically evaluate the scope or purpose of its institute investments and for ,congress and other stakeholders to understand how ,,nasa is spending more than three-quarters of a billion dollars of its budget annually2 7#c7 absent comprehensive1 centralized information about these investments1 it may be difficult for ,,nasa to avoid duplication among its efforts2 7#d7 ,,nasa has not defined what constitutes an institute or established guidance and metrics on the management1 use1 or expectations for return on investment2 7#e7 such guidance may enable ,,nasa to gain a better understanding of how funds directed to ,,nasa-funded institutes are utilized to accomplish the mission and goals of ,,nasa1 increase its return on investment1 and evaluate the performance of such institutes2 and 7#f7 ,,nasa lacks a standard process to assess a potential grantee's financial condition prior to grant award or to impose additional reporting or oversight requirements that such a condition may warrant1 and without such a mechanism1 ,,nasa risks making uninformed investment decisions4 7b7 ,institute budgets ,section #cjajc7;a7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#g72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 the budget for each ,,nasa-funded institute2 and 4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ij days 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 that recommends guidance and metrics for the management1 utilization1 expectations for return on investment1 and financial condition of ,,nasa-funded institutes4 #fjb4 ,baseline and cost controls ,section #cjajd7;e77#a77;,a7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7iii7 by striking and at the end2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 any changes made in the performance or schedule milestones and the degree to which such changes have contributed to the increase in total cost2 7v7 new estimates of the specific project or specific program cost2 and 7vi7 a statement validating that the management structure of the project or program is adequate to control cost2 and 4 #fjc4 ,reports to ,congress 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #cja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cjaje4 ,concurrent reports ,for any report that the ,administration submits to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,administrator shall concurrently submit 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 ,senate4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #cja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cjaje4 ,concurrent reports4 4 #fjd4 ,international technical and operational standards 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 section #gacja of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 directs the ,administrator to enter into discussions with the appropriate representatives of spacefaring nations who have or plan to have crew transportation systems capable of orbital flight or flight beyond low ,earth orbit for the purpose of agreeing on a common docking system standard2 7#b7 the development of an international docking standard has been beneficial in promoting ,government and private sector space exploration1 interoperability1 and ,united ,states international leadership2 7#c7 ,,nasa continues the development described in paragraph 7#b7 by coordinating the development of joint international deep space interoperability standards2 and 7#d7 the long-term goals of ,,nasa1 as described in section #bjb7;a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcab7;a771 include expanding permanent human presence beyond low-,earth orbit4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the plans of ,,nasa for crewed exploration beyond low-,earth orbit should involve a wide array of partners to address the technological challenges of deep space exploration2 7#b7 the development of common terminology and concepts for spacecraft design and safety will help promote ,,nasa leadership in space and spacecraft design2 7#c7 the adoption of common design and safety terminology and concepts across ,,nasa would enable ,,nasa to pursue the long-term goals of ,,nasa1 described in section #bjb7;a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcab7;a771 in a manner that is effective and efficient2 and 7#d7 ,,nasa should continue to develop and promote common terminology and concepts for spacecraft design and safety4 #fje4 ,,nasa contractor responsibility watch list 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish and maintain a watch list of contractors with a history of poor performance on space procurement contracts or research1 development1 test1 and evaluation space program contracts4 7b7 ,basis for inclusion on list 7#a7 ,determination ,the ,administrator may place a contractor1 including parties contracting under other transaction authorities1 on the watch list established under subsection 7a7 upon determining that the ability of the contractor to perform a contract specified in such subsection is uncertain because of any of the following3 7,a7 ,poor performance or award fee scores below #ej percent4 7,b7 ,financial concerns4 7,c7 ,felony convictions or civil judgements4 7,d7 ,security or foreign ownership and control issues4 7#b7 ,discretion of the administrator ,the ,administrator shall be responsible for determining which contractors to place on the watch list1 whether an entire company or a specific division should be included1 and when to remove a contractor from the list4 7c7 ,effect of listing 7#a7 ,prime contracts ,,nasa may not solicit an offer from1 award a contract to1 execute an engineering change proposal with1 or exercise an option on any program of ,,nasa with a contractor included on the list established under subsection 7a7 without the prior direct approval of the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,subcontracts ,a prime contractor on a contract entered into with ,,nasa may not enter into a subcontract valued in excess of #c1jjj1jjj or five percent of the prime contract value1 whichever is lesser1 with a contractor included on the watch list established under subsection 7a7 without the prior approval of the ,administrator4 7d7 ,request for removal from list ,a contractor may submit to the ,administrator a written request for removal from the watch list1 including evidence that the contractor has resolved the issue that was the basis for inclusion on the list4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing the suspension or debarment of a contractor1 but inclusion on the watch list shall not be construed as a punitive measure or de facto suspension or debarment of a contractor4 #fjf4 ,human space exploration risk 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,american leadership in the peaceful exploration and use of outer space has been a long-standing priority for the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the reestablishment of the ,national ,space ,council in #bjag by the ,president demonstrates the strategic importance of outer space to the ,nation4 7#c7 ,the ,december #bjag ,national ,security ,strategy of the ,united ,states establishes the broad strategic importance of outer space exploration and use for the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 exploration and use of outer space is a matter of broad1 national strategic importance2 and 7#b7 space exploration decision-making and requirement-setting in such a strategic context is complex1 especially with respect to setting appropriate priorities and levels of risk tolerance4 7c7 ,report on inherent justifiable risk 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,space ,council1 or its designee1 shall submit to ,congress and make available to the public a report relating the broad strategic national importance of space to the inherent1 justifiable risk of the exploration and use of space4 7#b7 ,policy and strategy ,the ,administrator shall engage with appropriate members of the private sector1 academia1 and nonprofit organizations on a policy and strategy of enterprise-level engineering and operational risk management to present in the report that addresses inherent1 justifiable risks of loss of life that may occur in space exploration and use4 7#c7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 clarify the broad strategic case and value of space2 7,b7 address inherent1 justifiable risks of loss of life that may occur in space exploration and use2 and 7,c7 discuss enterprise- and architecture-level approaches for exploration risk management4 #fjg4 ,,nasa launch support and infrastructure modernization program 7a7 ,launch support and infrastructure modernization ,the ,administrator shall continue the program established under section #cje of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcbe7 for launch support and infrastructure modernization for launch sites and ranges at ,,nasa facilities that support the ,international ,space ,station mission4 7b7 ,leverage of infrastructure investments ,such program should1 to the greatest extent practicable1 leverage current and planned ,state government infrastructure investments at ,,nasa facilities to support these and other missions and use funding available under this program to collaborate on relevant infrastructure projects4 #fjh4 ,reaffirmations on orbital debris 7a7 ,reaffirmation of findings ,congress reaffirms the findings under section #hci7;a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,transition ,authorization ,act of #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-aj7 that-- 7#a7 orbital debris poses serious risks to the operational space capabilities of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 an international commitment and integrated strategic plan are needed to mitigate the growth of orbital debris wherever possible2 and 7#c7 the delay in the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy's submission of a report on the status of international coordination and development of orbital debris mitigation strategies is inconsistent with such risks4 7b7 ,reaffirmation of sense of ,congress ,congress reaffirms the sense of ,congress under section #hdj7;a7 of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,transition ,authorization ,act of #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-aj7 that-- 7#a7 orbital debris in low-,earth orbit poses significant risks to spacecraft2 7#b7 such orbital debris may increase due to collisions between existing debris objects2 and 7#c7 understanding options to address and remove orbital debris is important for ensuring safe and effective spacecraft operations in low-,earth orbit4 #fji4 ,federal-,state partnerships 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 as ,state and local governments have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in new infrastructure and operations at ,administration space facilities to meet the needs of civil1 national security1 and commercial space activities1 the ,administration should seek to leverage such investments and the resources and capabilities of ,state and local governments4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report describing-- 7#a7 existing partnerships with ,state and local governments at ,administration facilities2 7#b7 past and current investments and partnerships in facility infrastructure and operations with ,state and local government that benefitted ,federal1 ,state1 and commercial users2 7#c7 the contracting mechanisms used and the average response time from a facility infrastructure partnership proposal to approval by the ,administration2 7#d7 current or prospective opportunities for ,federal-,state matching grant funding to support shared infrastructure2 7#e7 the benefits and challenges associated with ,federal-,state infrastructure partnerships2 and 7#f7 how1 if at all1 the ,administration should expand ,federal-,state partnerships to better meet the needs of civil1 national security1 and commercial space activities4 #faj4 ,security management of foreign national access ,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 when the agency has implemented the information technology security recommendations from the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration on foreign national access management4 ,december #ba1 #bjah ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed