Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act

Summary

Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act This bill permits the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to use government-owned passenger vehicles to transport astronauts and other space flight participants to and from post-mission medical research and treatment activities. (After returning to earth, astronauts generally undergo a post-mission medical recovery program and may be prohibited from driving motor vehicles for varying periods of time.)  Under the bill, transportation may be provided to necessary post-mission activities including medical research and the monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment of an astronaut or space flight participant before they receive post-mission clearance to operate a motor vehicle. Only astronauts employed by the U.S. government, certain international partner astronauts, and other individuals carried in launch or reentry vehicles are eligible for transportation.  The bill also permits NASA to maintain, operate, and repair one or more passenger vehicles, including motor vehicles, aircraft, and other means of transportation, for the purpose of providing such post-mission transportation.  The cost of transporting international partner astronauts and space flight participants not employed by the U.S. government must be reimbursed to the Department of the Treasury. 

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Timeline

1. 13 February 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 February 2025

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 March 2025

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 20 October 2025

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 193.

   Source: Calendars

5. 20 October 2025

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-82.

   Source: Committee

6. 20 October 2025

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-82.

   Source: Committee

7. 29 October 2025

   Floor

   Star Print ordered on report 119-82.

   Source: Floor

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Documents

3 official files

• Reported to Senate

  Reported to Senate · EN · 20 October 2025

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• Introduced in Senate

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 February 2025

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 13 February 2025

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Sponsors

• Ted Cruz · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025