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H.R. 272 118th Congress House

ASTRO Act

Official title: To amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize transportation for Government astronauts returning from space between their residence and various locations, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 11, 2023 Introduced by: Brian Babin Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Congressional oversightGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementTransportation costs
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 16, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 704.
Dec 16, 2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-298.
Sep 18, 2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 7, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 6, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-483, Part I.
May 6, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 6, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2854)
May 6, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2854)
May 6, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 272.
May 6, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2853-2854)
May 6, 2024
Mr. LaTurner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 10, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
Apr 10, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 20, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Mar 20, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 11, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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 Latest action December 16, 2024

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 704.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options Act or the ASTRO Act

This bill authorizes the expenditure of federal funds for transportation of government astronauts returning from space for the performance of medical research, monitoring, diagnosis, or treatment or other official duties prior to receiving post-flight medical clearance to operate a motor vehicle.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 805 Identical bill Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act of 2023
  • HR 9239 Reintroduction of ASTRO Act
 Bill text 4 versions

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 272: ASTRO Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-272/
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"H.R. 272: ASTRO Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-272/.
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H.R. 272, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-272/.
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