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HR 6076 114th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Accounting and auditing Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government information and archives Health information and medical records Space flight and exploration

TREAT Astronauts Act

Introduced: September 20, 2016 Introduced by: Babin, Brian Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 8, 2016
Received in the Senate.
Dec 7, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 7, 2016
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 614). (text: CR H7306-7307)
Dec 7, 2016
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 614).(text: CR H7306-7307)
Dec 7, 2016
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7324-7325)
Dec 7, 2016
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 7, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6076.
Dec 7, 2016
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7306-7310)
Dec 7, 2016
Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 21, 2016
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 21, 2016
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 20, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sep 20, 2016
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 7, 2016 House · vote #614 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 413–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

To Research, Evaluate, Assess, and Treat Astronauts Act or the TREAT Astronauts Act

(Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to provide for:

  • the medical monitoring and diagnosis of a former U.S. government astronaut or former payload specialist for conditions that NASA considers potentially associated with human space flight; and
  • the treatment of such an astronaut or payload specialist for conditions that NASA considers associated with human space flight, including scientific and medical tests for psychological and medical conditions.

The bill requires that such medical monitoring, diagnosis, or treatment shall be provided without any deductible, copayment, or other cost sharing obligation.

NASA may not require such an astronaut or payload specialist to participate in the medical monitoring, diagnosis, or treatment authorized by this bill.

NASA shall protect the privacy of all medical records generated with respect to such medical monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment and accessible to NASA.

The term "government astronaut" does not include individuals who are international partner astronauts.

NASA shall arrange with an independent external organization to undertake an independent cost estimate of the cost to NASA and the federal government for the implementation and administration of the activities of NASA under this bill.

NASA shall study any potential privacy or legal issues related to the possible sharing beyond the federal government of data acquired under the activities of NASA.

The NASA Inspector General shall periodically audit or review NASA's activities to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.

What's happening now December 8, 2016

Received in the Senate.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1