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S. 2800 (116th)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 November 2019

Last action

21 December 2020 · Floor

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

Subjects

Defence, Transport, Education

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Transport · Education

Summary

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for FY2020. The bill provides for continued use of the International Space Station through 2030 and authorizes NASA programs and activities, including a rocket engine test infrastructure program, a low-Earth orbit commercialization program, a Lunar Discovery Program for lunar science research, a 21st Century Aeronautics Capabilities Initiative, a Skilled Technical Education Outreach Program for secondary school students, and a 21st Century Space Launch Infrastructure Program. NASA shall establish the Planetary Defense Coordination Office to implement a program for surveying threats posed by near-Earth objects equal to or greater than 140 meters in diameter. NASA shall also continue providing opportunities for formal and informal STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science) education engagement activities, including under the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR).

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Timeline

  1. 6 November 2019

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 November 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 November 2019

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 8 September 2020

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 8 September 2020

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-262.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 September 2020

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-262.

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 December 2020

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7650-7682; text: CR S7651-7666)

    Source: Floor

  8. 18 December 2020

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  9. 20 December 2020

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 21 December 2020

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 December 2020

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

Documents

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

    Engrossed in Senate · EN · 18 December 2020

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  • Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

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  • Passed Senate

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