118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 272ASTRO Act

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.

Government operations and politics
Introduced Jan 11, 2023
Last action Dec 16, 2024
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jan 11, 2023
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Referred
Jan 11, 2023
Oversight · Science · Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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Committee
Mar 20, 2024
Reported out
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House floor
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Senate
Dec 16, 2024
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsEngrossed in House
Timeline · 17 actions
Dec 16, 2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-298.
Dec 16, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 704.
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
Mr. LaTurner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 6, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 6, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 272.
May 6, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
May 6, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 10, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 10, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
Mar 20, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 20, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
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.
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.