119-HR5174

To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 5174

1. Table of contents
2. Purposes; RESTATEMENT DOES NOT CHANGE MEANING OR EFFECT OF EXISTING LAW
3. Revision of title 51, United States Code
71711. Space launch system, Orion, and exploration ground systems
71721. Human exploration roadmap
71751. Information technology governance
71752. Information technology strategic plan
71753. Information security plan for cybersecurity
71761. Collaboration among mission directorates
71762. Administration launch capabilities collaboration
71763. Education and outreach
71764. Leveraging commercial satellite servicing capabilities across mission directorates
71765. Flight opportunities
71766. Space Act Agreements
4. Technical amendments
5. Transitional and savings provisions
6. Repeals

1. Table of contents

The table of contents for this Act is as follows:


2. Purposes; RESTATEMENT DOES NOT CHANGE MEANING OR EFFECT OF EXISTING LAW

(a) Purposes - The purposes of this Act are—

(1) - to make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current; and

(2) - to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.

(b) Restatement Does Not Change Meaning or Effect of Existing Law -

(1) In general - The restatement of existing law enacted by this Act does not change the meaning or effect of the existing law. The restatement incorporates in title 51, United States Code, various provisions that were enacted separately over a period of years, reorganizing them, conforming style and terminology, modernizing obsolete language, and correcting drafting errors. These changes serve to remove ambiguities, contradictions, and other imperfections, but they do not change the meaning or effect of the existing law or impair the precedential value of earlier judicial decisions or other interpretations.

(2) Rule of construction -

(A) In general - Notwithstanding the plain meaning rule or other rules of statutory construction, a change in wording made in the restatement of existing law enacted by this Act serves to clarify the existing law as indicated in paragraph (1), but not to change the meaning or effect of the existing law.

(B) Revision notes - Subparagraph (A) applies whether or not a change in wording is explained by a revision note appearing in a congressional report accompanying this Act. If such a revision note does appear, a court shall consider the revision note in interpreting the change.

3. Revision of title 51, United States Code

(a) Revision of Title Table of Contents - The title table of contents of title 51, United States Code, is amended—

(1) - by striking the item relating to chapter 301 and inserting the following:

(2) - by striking the item relating to chapter 315 and inserting the following:

(3) - by striking the item relating to chapter 409 and inserting the following:

(4) - by striking the items relating to chapters 513 and 515 and inserting the following:

(5) - by striking the item relating to chapter 701 and inserting the following:

(6) - by inserting after the item relating to chapter 713 the following:

(b) Revision of Section 20144 -

(1) Amendments - Section 20144 of title 51, United States Code, is amended—

(A) - in subsection (a), by striking "The Administration may carry out a program to award prizes only in conformity with this section."; and

(B) - in subsection (i)(4), by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(2) Effective date - The amendment made by paragraph (1)(A) is effective on January 4, 2011.

(c) Revision of Section 20145 - Section 20145 of title 51, United States Code, is amended—

(1) - by redesignating subsections (f) through (h) as subsections (g) through (i), respectively;

(2) Proceeds - by inserting after subsection (e) the following:

(f) Proceeds - Proceeds from leases entered into under this section shall be deposited in the Administration Construction and Environmental Compliance and Restoration appropriations account. The proceeds shall be available for a period of 5 years, to the extent and in amounts provided in appropriations acts.

(3) - in subsection (h) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking "the date of the enactment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2022," and inserting "August 9, 2022,".

(d) Revision of Section 20303 - Section 20303 of title 51, United States Code, is amended—

(1) - in subsection (c), by striking "(42 U.S.C. 16611(d))" and inserting "(Public Law 109–155, 119 Stat. 2900)";

(2) - by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and

(3) Evaluation and Expansion of Interagency Contribution - by inserting after subsection (c) the following:

(d) Evaluation and Expansion of Interagency Contribution -

(1) In general - The Administrator shall evaluate and, to the extent possible—

(A) - expand efforts to maximize the Administration’s contribution to interagency efforts to enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education capabilities; and

(B) - enhance the Nation’s technological excellence and global competitiveness.

(2) Identification in report - The Administrator shall identify the expanded efforts and enhancements made under paragraph (1) in the annual reports required by subsection (e).

(e) Revision of Chapter 301 -

(1) Chapter heading - The chapter heading of chapter 301 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "APPROPRIATIONS, BUDGETS, AND ACCOUNTING" and inserting "FUNDING".

(2) Chapter table of contents -

(A) Contents - The chapter table of contents of chapter 301 of title 51, United States Code is amended to read as follows:

(B) Typeface - The chapter table of contents of chapter 301 of title 51, United States Code, as amended by subparagraph (A), is amended so that the typeface of the subchapter headings and the typeface of the subchapter items conform to those appearing in other chapter table of contents of title 51.

(3) Redesignation of existing sections - Chapter 301 of title 51, United States Code, is amended as follows:

(A) - Section 30103 (Budgets) is redesignated as section 30121, and transferred to appear after section 30104 (Baselines and cost controls).

(B) - Section 30104 (Baselines and cost controls) is redesignated as section 30103.

(4) Designation of subchapters - Chapter 301 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by—

(A) - inserting a subchapter heading (in typeface styled like other subchapter headings in title 51) before section 30101 as follows: "SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS"; and

(B) - inserting a subchapter heading (in typeface styled like other subchapter headings in title 51) before section 30121 (as redesignated and transferred by paragraph (3)(A)) as follows: "SUBCHAPTER II—BUDGET PROVISIONS".

(5) Revision of section 30103 - Section 30103 (Baselines and cost controls) of title 51, United States Code (as redesignated by paragraph (3)(B)), is amended by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology" in—

(A) - subsection (b)(2);

(B) - subsection (c)(1);

(C) - subsection (d)(3);

(D) - subsection (e)(1)(A) (matter before clause (i)); and

(E) - subsection (e)(2).

(6) Enactment of sections 30104 and 30105 - Chapter 301 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 30103 (Baselines and cost controls) (as redesignated by paragraph (3)(B) and amended by paragraph (5)) the following:

30104. Reports on estimated costs for certain programs

For each program under the jurisdiction of the Administration for which development costs are expected to exceed $200,000,000, the Administrator shall submit to Congress, at the time of submission of the President's annual budget—

(1) - a 5-year budget detailing the estimated development costs of the program; and

(2) - an estimate of the life-cycle costs associated with the program.

30105. Annual report on program cost and control

(a) Annual Report - Not later than April 30 of each year, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the implementation during the preceding year of the corrective action plan referred to in section 1203(a)(4) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–267, 124 Stat. 2842).

(b) Contents - A report under this section shall contain the following:

(1) Description of over-budget or delayed programs - For the year covered by the report, a description of each Administration program that has exceeded its cost baseline by 15 percent or more or is more than 2 years behind its projected development schedule.

(2) Corrective plans - For each program described under paragraph (1), a plan for a decrease in scope or requirements, or other measures, to be undertaken to control cost and schedule, including any cost monitoring or corrective actions undertaken pursuant to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–155, 119 Stat. 2895), and the amendments made by that Act.

(7) Revision of section 30121 - Section 30121 of title 51, United States Code (as redesignated and transferred by paragraph (3)(A)), is amended—

(A) - in the section heading, by striking "Budgets" and inserting "General budget documentation requirements"; and

(B) - in subsection (b) (matter before paragraph (1)), by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(8) Enactment of sections 30122 and 30123 - Chapter 301 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

30122. Consideration of decadal surveys

The Administration shall take into account the current decadal surveys from the National Academies’ Space Studies Board when submitting the President’s budget request to Congress.


30123. Two-year budget request with third-year estimate

Each fiscal year, the President shall submit to Congress a budget request for the Administration that includes—

(1) - a budget request for the immediate fiscal year and the following fiscal year; and

(2) - budget estimates for the third fiscal year.

(f) Revision of Section 30310 - Section 30310 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "Section 526(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17142(a))" and inserting "Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17142)".

(g) Enactment of Section 30311 -

(1) Chapter table of contents - The chapter table of contents of chapter 303 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(2) Enactment of section - Chapter 303 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

30311. Counterfeit parts

(a) In General - The Administrator shall plan, develop, and implement a program, in coordination with other Federal agencies, to detect, track, catalog, and reduce the number of counterfeit electronic parts in the Administration supply chain.

(b) Requirements - In carrying out the program, the Administrator shall establish—

(1) - counterfeit part identification training for all employees who procure, process, distribute, and install electronic parts that will—

(A) - teach employees how to identify counterfeit parts;

(B) - educate employees on procedures to follow if they suspect a part is counterfeit;

(C) - regularly update employees on new threats, identification techniques, and reporting requirements; and

(D) - integrate industry associations, manufacturers, suppliers, and other Federal agencies, as appropriate;

(2) - an internal database to track all suspected and confirmed counterfeit electronic parts that will maintain, at a minimum—

(A) - companies and individuals known and suspected of selling counterfeit parts;

(B) - parts known and suspected of being counterfeit, including lot and date codes, part numbers, and part images;

(C) - countries of origin;

(D) - sources of reporting;

(E) - United States Customs seizures; and

(F) - Government-Industry Data Exchange Program reports and other public- or private-sector database notifications; and

(3) - a mechanism—

(A) - to report all information on suspected and confirmed counterfeit electronic parts to law enforcement agency databases, industry association databases, and other databases; and

(B) - to issue bulletins to industry on counterfeit electronic parts and related counterfeit activity.

(c) Review of Procurement and Acquisition Policy -

(1) In general - In establishing the program, the Administrator shall amend acquisition and procurement policy in effect on October 11, 2010, to require the purchase of electronic parts from trusted or approved manufacturers. To determine trusted or approved manufacturers, the Administrator shall establish a list, assessed and adjusted at least annually, and create criteria for manufacturers to meet in order to be placed on the list.

(2) Criteria - The criteria may include—

(A) - authentication or encryption codes;

(B) - embedded security markings in parts;

(C) - unique, hard-to-copy labels and markings;

(D) - identification of distinct lot and serial codes on external packaging;

(E) - radio frequency identification embedded into high-value parts;

(F) - physical destruction of all defective, damaged, and sub-standard parts that are by-products of the manufacturing process;

(G) - testing certifications;

(H) - maintenance of procedures for handling any counterfeit parts that slip through;

(I) - maintenance of secure facilities to prevent unauthorized access to proprietary information; and

(J) - maintenance of product return, buy back, and inventory control practices that limit counterfeiting.

(h) Enactment of Sections 30505 and 30506 -

(1) Chapter table of contents - The chapter table of contents of chapter 305 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(2) Enactment of sections - Chapter 305 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

30505. Information security

(a) Definition of Information Infrastructure - In this section, the term information infrastructure means the underlying framework that information systems and assets rely on to process, transmit, receive, or store information electronically, including programmable electronic devices and communications networks and any associated hardware, software, or data.

(b) Monitoring Risk -

(1) Biennial update on system implementation - On a biennial basis, the Chief Information Officer of the Administration, in coordination with other national security agencies, shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives—

(A) - an update on efforts to implement a system to provide dynamic, comprehensive, real-time information regarding risk of unauthorized remote, proximity, and insider use or access, for all information infrastructure under the responsibility of the Chief Information Officer, and mission-related networks, including contractor networks;

(B) - an assessment of whether the system has demonstrably and quantifiably reduced network risk compared with alternative methods of measuring security; and

(C) - an assessment of the progress that each center and facility has made toward implementing the system.

(2) Existing assessments - The assessments required of the Inspector General under section 3555 of title 44 shall evaluate the effectiveness of the system described in this subsection.

(c) Information Security Awareness and Education -

(1) In general - In consultation with the Department of Education, other national security agencies, and other agency directorates, the Chief Information Officer shall institute an information security awareness and education program for all operators and users of Administration information infrastructure, with the goal of reducing unauthorized remote, proximity, and insider use or access.

(2) Program requirements -

(A) Briefings, exercises, and examinations - The program shall include, at a minimum, ongoing classified and unclassified threat-based briefings, and automated exercises and examinations that simulate common attack techniques.

(B) Participation - All agency employees and contractors engaged in the operation or use of agency information infrastructure shall participate in the program.

(C) Access - Access to Administration information infrastructure shall be granted only to operators and users who regularly satisfy the requirements of the program.

(D) Rewarding achievement - The Chief Human Capital Officer of the Administration, in consultation with the Chief Information Officer, shall create a system to reward operators and users of agency information infrastructure for continuous high achievement in the program.

30506. Workforce development for minority and underrepresented groups

(a) Addressing Impediments - To the extent practicable, the Administrator shall take all necessary steps to address any impediments identified in the assessment described in subsection (b).

(b) Assessment - The assessment referred to in subsection (a) is the independent assessment of impediments to space science and engineering workforce development for minority and underrepresented groups at the Administration that was prepared under section 203(a) of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–358, 124 Stat. 3994).

(i) Revision of Section 30704 - Section 30704(2) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a et seq.)" and inserting "chapter 83 of title 41".

(j) Enactment of Section 30705 -

(1) Chapter table of contents - The chapter table of contents of chapter 307 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(2) Enactment of section - Chapter 307 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

30705. Limitation on international agreements concerning outer space activities

(a) Definitions - In this section:

(1) Congressional defense committees - The term congressional defense committees means—

(A) - the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and

(B) - the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

(2) Covered congressional committees - The term covered congressional committees means—

(A) - the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and

(B) - the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.

(b) Certification - If the United States becomes a signatory to a non-legally binding international agreement concerning an International Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities or any similar agreement, at the same time as the United States becomes a signatory—

(1) - the President shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate a certification that the agreement has no legally binding effect or basis for limiting the activities of the United States in outer space; and

(2) - the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Director of National Intelligence shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a certification that the agreement is equitable, enhances national security, and has no militarily significant impact on the ability of the United States to conduct military or intelligence activities in space.

(c) Briefings and Notifications Required -

(1) Restatement of policy formulation under the arms control and disarmament act with respect to outer space - No action shall be taken that would obligate the United States to reduce or limit the Armed Forces or armaments of the United States in outer space in a militarily significant manner, except pursuant to the treaty-making power of the President under Article II, Section 2, Clause II of the Constitution or unless authorized by the enactment of further affirmative legislation by Congress.

(2) Briefings -

(A) Requirement - The Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence shall jointly provide to the covered congressional committees regular, detailed updates on the negotiation of a non-legally binding international agreement concerning an International Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities or any similar agreement.

(B) Termination of requirement - The requirement to provide regular briefings under subparagraph (A) shall terminate on the date on which the United States becomes a signatory to an agreement referred to in subparagraph (A), or on the date on which the President certifies to Congress that the United States is no longer negotiating an agreement referred to in subparagraph (A), whichever is earlier.

(3) Notifications - If the United States becomes a signatory to a non-legally binding international agreement concerning an International Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities or any similar agreement, not less than 60 days prior to any action that would obligate the United States to reduce or limit the Armed Forces, armaments, or activities of the United States in outer space, the head of each department or agency of the Federal Government that would be affected by the action shall submit to Congress a notice of the action and its effect on the department or agency.

(k) Redesignation of Chapter 315 as Chapter 399 -

(1) Reserved chapters - Title 51, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 31302 the following:

CHAPTERS 317 THROUGH 397—RESERVED


(2) Redesignation of chapter - Title 51, United States Code, is amended by redesignating chapter 315 as chapter 399.

(3) Redesignation of sections - Chapter 399 of title 51, United States Code (as redesignated by paragraph (2)), is amended—

(A) - in the chapter table of contents, by redesignating the items for sections 31501 through 31505 as items for sections 39901 through 39905, respectively; and

(B) - by redesignating sections 31501 through 31505 as sections 39901 through 39905, respectively.

(l) Enactment of Chapter 315 -

(1) Enactment of chapter -

(A) Content - Title 51, United States Code, as amended by subsection (k), is amended by inserting after chapter 313 (and before "CHAPTERS 317 THROUGH 397–RESERVED" as inserted by subsection (k)(1)) the following:

(B) Typeface - The chapter heading of chapter 315 of title 51, United States Code, as inserted by subparagraph (A), is amended so that the typeface of that chapter heading conforms to the typeface of other chapter headings in title 51, United States Code.

(2) Redesignation of section 39902 as section 31502 -

(A) Redesignation and transfer - Section 39902 of title 51, United States Code, as redesignated by subsection (k)(3)(B), is redesignated as section 31502 of title 51, United States Code, and transferred to appear after section 31501 of title 51, United States Code, as inserted by paragraph (1).

(B) Amendment of section 31502 - Section 31502 of title 51, United States Code, as redesignated and transferred by subparagraph (A), is amended—

(i) - in the heading, by striking "Maintenance of facilities" and inserting "Maintenance and upgrade of center facilities";

(ii) - by striking "healthy Centers" and inserting "healthy centers"; and

(iii) - by striking "Center facilities" and inserting "center facilities".

(C) Conforming amendments to chapter 399 - Chapter 399 of title 51, United States Code, as redesignated and amended by subsections (k) and (l)(2)(A), is amended—

(i) - in the chapter table of contents—

(I) - by striking the item relating to section 39902; and

(II) - by redesignating the items relating to sections 39903, 39904, and 39905 as items relating to sections 39902, 39903, and 39904, respectively; and

(ii) - by redesignating sections 39903, 39904, and 39905 as sections 39902, 39903, and 39904, respectively.

(m) Revision of Section 39901 - Section 39901 of title 51, United States Code (as redesignated by subsection (k)(3)), is amended—

(1) - by redesignating the existing text as subsection (a) and inserting the subsection heading "Technologies To Decrease Risk.—"; and

(2) International Discussion - by adding at the end the following:

(b) International Discussion -

(1) In general - The Administrator shall, in consultation with such other departments and agencies of the Federal Government as the Administrator considers appropriate, continue and strengthen discussions with the representatives of other space-faring countries, within the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee and elsewhere, to deal with orbital debris mitigation.

(2) Interagency effort - For purposes of carrying out this subsection, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in coordination with the Director of the National Security Council and using the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology coordinating mechanism, shall develop an overall strategy for review by the President, with recommendations for proposed international collaborative efforts to address the challenge of orbital debris mitigation.

(n) Redesignation of Chapter 409 as Chapter 499 -

(1) Reserved chapters - Title 51, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 40704 the following:

CHAPTERS 411 THROUGH 497—RESERVED


(2) Redesignation of chapter - Title 51, United States Code, is amended by redesignating chapter 409 as chapter 499.

(3) Redesignation of sections - Chapter 499 of title 51, United States Code (as redesignated by paragraph (2)), is amended—

(A) - in the chapter table of contents, by redesignating the items for sections 40901 through 40909 as items for sections 49901 through 49909, respectively; and

(B) - by redesignating sections 40901 through 40909 as sections 49901 through 49909, respectively.

(o) Enactment of Chapter 409 - Title 51, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 407 (and before "CHAPTERS 411 THROUGH 497—RESERVED" as inserted by subsection (n)(1)) the following:

(p) Enactment of Sections 49910 through 49912 -

(1) Chapter table of contents - The chapter table of contents of chapter 499 of title 51, United States Code (as redesignated and amended by subsection (n)), is amended by adding at the end the following:

(2) Enactment of sections - Chapter 499 of title 51, United States Code (as redesignated and amended by subsection (n)), is amended by adding at the end the following:

49910. Programs to support STEM education

(a) Definition of STEM - In this section, the term STEM means the academic and professional disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

(b) Educational Program Goals - The Administration shall develop and maintain educational programs to—

(1) - carry out and support research-based programs and activities designed to increase student interest and participation in STEM, including students from minority and underrepresented groups;

(2) - improve public literacy in STEM;

(3) - employ proven strategies and methods for improving student learning and teaching in STEM;

(4) - provide curriculum support materials and other resources that—

(A) - are designed to be integrated with comprehensive STEM education;

(B) - are aligned with national science education standards; and

(C) - promote the adoption and implementation of high-quality education practices that build toward college and career-readiness; and

(5) - create and support opportunities for enhanced and ongoing professional development for teachers using best practices that improve the STEM content and knowledge of the teachers, including through programs linking STEM teachers with STEM educators at the higher education level.

(c) Cybersecurity in STEM Programs - In carrying out any STEM education program of the Administration, including a program of the Office of STEM Engagement, the Administrator shall, to the maximum extent practicable, encourage the inclusion of cybersecurity education opportunities in the program.

49911. Supporting women’s involvement in the fields of aerospace and space exploration

The Administrator shall encourage women and girls to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, pursue careers in aerospace, and further advance the Nation’s space science and exploration efforts through support of the following initiatives:

(1) - NASA GIRLS and NASA BOYS.

(2) - Aspire to Inspire.

(3) - Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Research.

49912. Internship and fellowship opportunities

Not later than October 1, 2018, the Administrator shall institute a process to encourage the recruitment of qualified candidates who are women or individuals who are underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and computer science for internships and fellowships at the Administration with relevance to the aerospace sector and related fields.


(q) Revision of Section 50905 - Section 50905 of title 51, United States Code, is amended—

(1) - in the 2d sentence of subsection (a)(1), by striking "subsection (b)(2)(D)" and inserting "subsection (b)(2)(E)";

(2) - in the 3d sentence of subsection (a)(1), by striking "subsection (b)(2)(D)" and inserting "subsection (b)(2)(E)";

(3) - in the last sentence of subsection (a)(1), by striking "Committee on Science" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology";

(4) - in subsection (b)(4)(B), by striking "the date of enactment of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004" and inserting "December 23, 2004";

(5) - in subsection (b)(6)(A), by striking "the date of enactment of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004" and inserting "December 23, 2004"; and

(6) - in subsection (b)(6)(B), by striking "the date of enactment of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004" and inserting "December 23, 2004".

(r) Revision of Section 50922 - Section 50922 of title 51, United States Code, is amended—

(1) - in subsection (a) (matter before paragraph (1)), by striking "the date of the enactment of this section," and inserting "October 28, 1998,";

(2) - in subsection (b) (matter before paragraph (1)), by striking "the date of the enactment of this section," and inserting "October 28, 1998,";

(3) - in subsection (c)(1)—

(A) - by striking "the date of enactment of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004," and inserting "December 23, 2004,";

(B) - by striking "that Act," and inserting "the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004,"; and

(C) - by striking "such date of enactment," and inserting "December 23, 2004,";

(4) - in subsection (c)(2)(A)—

(A) - by striking "the date of enactment of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004," and inserting "December 23, 2004,"; and

(B) - by striking "the Congress." and inserting "Congress.";

(5) - in subsection (d)(2)—

(A) - by striking "the date of enactment of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004," and inserting "December 23, 2004,"; and

(B) - by striking "that Act" and inserting "the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004"; and

(6) - in subsection (d)(3), by striking "the date of enactment of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004" and inserting "December 23, 2004,".

(s) Revision of Chapter 515 -

(1) Table of contents - Chapter 515 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the chapter heading the following:

(2) Revision of section 51501 - Section 51501 of title 51, United States Code, is amended—

(A) - by redesignating subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) as subsections (b), (c), (d), (e), and (a), respectively, and transferring subsection (a), as redesignated, to appear at the beginning of the section;

(B) - in the heading for subsection (a), as redesignated, by striking "Definition" and inserting "Definition of Spaceport";

(C) - in subsection (a), as redesignated, by inserting a comma after "In this section";

(D) - in subsection (b), as redesignated, by striking "the date of enactment of this section," and inserting "October 5, 2018,"; and

(E) - in subsection (d), as redesignated—

(i) - by striking "functions assigned in subsection (b)," and inserting "functions assigned in subsection (c),"; and

(ii) - by striking "host" from the end of the matter before paragraph (1) and inserting "host" at the beginning of paragraph (1).

(t) Enactment of Chapter 517 - Title 51, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 515 the following:

(u) Revision of Section 60304 -

(1) Revision of section - Section 60304 of title 51, United States Code, is amended—

(A) - in the section heading, by striking "Program evaluation" and inserting "Advisory committee";

(B) - in subsection (a), by striking the subsection designation "(a)" and the subsection heading "Advisory Committee.—"; and

(C) - by striking subsection (b).

(2) Conforming amendment - The chapter table of contents of chapter 603 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 60304 and inserting the following:

(v) Enactment of Sections 60507 Through 60510 -

(1) Chapter table of contents - The chapter table of contents of chapter 605 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(2) Enactment of sections - Chapter 605 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

60507. Interagency collaboration implementation approach

The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall establish a mechanism to ensure greater coordination of the research, operations, and activities relating to civilian Earth observation of Federal agencies, including the Administration, that have active programs that contribute either directly or indirectly to those areas. The mechanism should include the development of a strategic implementation plan that is updated at least every 3 years with a process for external independent advisory input. The strategic implementation plan should include—

(1) - a description of the responsibilities of the various Federal agency roles in Earth observations;

(2) - recommended cost-sharing and procurement arrangements between Federal agencies and other entities, including international arrangements; and

(3) - a plan for ensuring the provision of sustained, long-term space-based climate observations.

60508. Transitioning experimental research to operations

Based on the implementation plan provided to Congress in March 2011, the Administrator shall coordinate with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Director of the United States Geological Survey to establish a formal mechanism that plans, coordinates, and supports the transitioning of the research findings, assets, and capabilities of the Administration to the operations of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the United States Geological Survey. In defining the mechanism, the Administration should consider the establishment of a formal or informal interagency transition office.


60509. Decadal Survey missions implementation for Earth observation

The Administrator shall undertake to implement, as appropriate, missions identified in the National Research Council’s Earth Science Decadal Survey within the scope of the funds authorized for the Earth Science Mission Directorate.


60510. Instrument testbeds and venture class missions

The Administrator shall pursue innovative ways to fly instrument-level payloads for early demonstration or as co-manifested payloads. Congress encourages the use of the International Space Station as an accessible platform for the conduct of such activities. Additionally, in order to address the cost and schedule challenges associated with large flight systems, the Administrator should pursue smaller systems to the extent practicable and warranted.


(w) Revision of Chapter 709 -

(1) Chapter table of contents - The chapter table of contents of chapter 709 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(2) Technical amendment to section 70902 - Section 70902 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "section 40904" and inserting "section 49904".

(3) Technical amendment to section 70903 - Section 70903(1) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "section 40904" and inserting "section 49904".

(4) Technical amendments to section 70904 - Section 70904 of title 51, United States Code, is amended—

(A) - in subsection (b)(2), by striking "section 40904" and inserting "section 49904";

(B) - in subsection (b)(3), by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology"; and

(C) - in subsection (c)(2), by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(5) Enactment of sections 70908 through 70912 - Chapter 709 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

70908. Continuation of the International Space Station

(a) Policy - It shall be the policy of the United States, in consultation with its international partners in the International Space Station program, to support full and complete utilization of the International Space Station through at least September 30, 2030.

(b) Actions - In furtherance of the policy set forth in subsection (a), the Administration shall—

(1) - pursue international, commercial, and intragovernmental means to maximize International Space Station logistics supply, maintenance, and operational capabilities, reduce risks to International Space Station systems sustainability, and offset and minimize United States operations costs relating to the International Space Station;

(2) - utilize, to the extent practicable, the International Space Station for the development of capabilities and technologies needed for the future of human space exploration beyond low-Earth orbit; and

(3) - utilize, if practical and cost effective, the International Space Station for Science Mission Directorate missions in low-Earth orbit.

70909. Maximum utilization of the International Space Station

(a) In General - With assembly of the International Space Station complete, the Administration shall take steps to maximize the productivity and use of the International Space Station with respect to scientific and technological research and development, advancement of space exploration, and international collaboration.

(b) Actions - In carrying out subsection (a), the Administration shall, at a minimum, undertake the following:

(1) Innovative use of u.s. segment - The United States segment of the International Space Station, which has been designated as a national laboratory, shall be developed, managed, and utilized in a manner that enables the effective and innovative use of the facility, as provided in section 70911 of this title.

(2) International cooperation -

(A) Definition of near-earth space - In this paragraph, the term near-Earth space means the region of space that includes low-Earth orbit and extends out to and includes geo-synchronous orbit.

(B) Use of international space station - The International Space Station shall continue to be utilized as a key component of international efforts to build missions and capabilities that further the development of a human presence beyond near-Earth space and advance United States security and economic goals. The Administrator shall actively seek ways to encourage and enable the use of International Space Station capabilities to support those efforts.

(3) Domestic collaboration - The operations, management, and utilization of the International Space Station shall be conducted in a manner that provides opportunities for collaboration with other research programs and objectives of the United States Government in cooperation with commercial suppliers, users, and developers.

70910. Operation, maintenance, and maximum utilization of United States segment

(a) In General - The Administrator shall take all actions necessary to ensure the safe and effective operation, maintenance, and maximum utilization of the United States segment of the International Space Station through at least September 30, 2030.

(b) Planning, Management, and Support - Utilization of research facilities and capabilities aboard the International Space Station (other than exploration-related research and technology development facilities and capabilities, and associated ground support and logistics) shall be planned, managed, and supported as provided in section 70911 of this title. Exploration-related research and technology development facilities, capabilities, and associated ground support and logistics shall be planned, managed, and supported by the appropriate Administration organizations and officials in a manner that does not interfere with other activities under section 70911 of this title.

70911. Management of national laboratory

(a) Cooperative Agreement With Not-for-Profit Organization for Management of National Laboratory -

(1) In general - The Administrator shall provide initial financial assistance and enter into a cooperative agreement with an appropriate organization that is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)) to manage the activities of the International Space Station national laboratory in accordance with this section.

(2) Qualifications - The organization with which the Administrator enters into the cooperative agreement shall develop the capabilities to implement research and development projects utilizing the International Space Station national laboratory and to otherwise manage the activities of the International Space Station national laboratory.

(3) Prohibition on other activities - The cooperative agreement shall require the organization entering into the agreement to engage exclusively in activities relating to the management of the International Space Station national laboratory and activities that promote its long-term research and development mission as required by this section, without any other organizational objectives or responsibilities on behalf of the organization or any parent organization or other entity.

(b) Administration Liaison -

(1) Designation - The Administrator shall designate an official or employee of the Space Operations Mission Directorate of the Administration to act as liaison between the Administration and the organization with which the Administrator enters into a cooperative agreement under subsection (a) with regard to the management of the International Space Station national laboratory.

(2) Consultation with liaison - The cooperative agreement shall require the organization entering into the agreement to carry out its responsibilities under the agreement in cooperation and consultation with the official or employee designated under paragraph (1).

(c) Planning and Coordination of National Laboratory Research Activities - The Administrator shall provide initial financial assistance to the organization with which the Administrator enters into a cooperative agreement under subsection (a), in order for the organization to initiate the following:

(1) - Planning and coordination of the International Space Station national laboratory research activities.

(2) - Development and implementation of guidelines, selection criteria, and flight support requirements for non-Administration scientific utilization of International Space Station research capabilities and facilities available in United States-owned modules of the International Space Station or in partner-owned facilities of the International Space Station allocated to United States utilization by international agreement.

(3) - Interaction with and integration of the International Space Station National Laboratory Advisory Committee established under section 70906 of this title with the governance of the organization, and review of recommendations provided by that Committee regarding agreements with non-Administration departments and agencies of the United States Government, academic institutions and consortia, and commercial entities leading to the utilization of the International Space Station national laboratory facilities.

(4) - Coordination of transportation requirements in support of the International Space Station national laboratory research and development objectives, including provision for delivery of instruments, logistics support, and related experiment materials, and provision for return to Earth of collected samples, materials, and scientific instruments in need of replacement or upgrade.

(5) - Cooperation with the Administration, other departments and agencies of the United States Government, the States, and commercial entities in ensuring the enhancement and sustained operations of non-exploration-related research payload ground support facilities for the International Space Station, including the Space Life Sciences Laboratory, the Space Station Processing Facility, and the Payload Operations Integration Center.

(6) - Development and implementation of scientific outreach and education activities designed to ensure effective utilization of International Space Station research capabilities, including the conduct of scientific assemblies, conferences, and other fora for the presentation of research findings, methods, and mechanisms for the dissemination of non-restricted research findings and the development of educational programs, course supplements, and interaction with educational programs at all grade levels, including student-focused research opportunities for conduct of research in the International Space Station national laboratory facilities.

(7) - Other matters relating to the utilization of the International Space Station national laboratory facilities for research and development as the Administrator considers appropriate.

(d) Research Capacity Allocation and Integration of Research Payloads -

(1) Allocation of International Space Station Research Capacity - The International Space Station national laboratory managed experiments shall be guaranteed access to, and utilization of, not less than 50 percent of the United States research capacity allocation, including power, cold stowage, and requisite crew time onboard the International Space Station through at least September 30, 2030. Access to the International Space Station research capacity includes provision for the adequate upmass and downmass capabilities to utilize the International Space Station research capacity, as available. The Administrator may allocate additional capacity to the International Space Station national laboratory should such capacity be in excess of Administration research requirements.

(2) Additional research capabilities - If any Administration research plan is determined to require research capacity onboard the International Space Station beyond the percentage allocated under paragraph (1), the research plan shall be prepared in the form of a requested research opportunity to be submitted to the process established under this section for the consideration of proposed research within the capacity allocated to the International Space Station national laboratory. A proposal for such a research plan may include the establishment of partnerships with non-Administration institutions eligible to propose research to be conducted within the International Space Station national laboratory capacity. Until at least September 30, 2030, the official or employee designated under subsection (b) may grant an exception to this requirement in the case of a proposed experiment considered essential for purposes of preparing for exploration beyond low-Earth orbit, as determined by joint agreement between the organization with which the Administrator enters into a cooperative agreement under subsection (a) and the official or employee designated under subsection (b).

(3) Research priorities and enhanced capacity - The organization with which the Administrator enters into the cooperative agreement shall consider recommendations of the National Academies Decadal Survey on Biological and Physical Sciences in Space in establishing research priorities and in developing proposed enhancements of research capacity and opportunities for the International Space Station national laboratory.

(4) Responsibility for research payload - The Administration shall retain its roles and responsibilities in providing research payload physical, analytical, and operations integration during pre-flight, post-flight, transportation, and orbital phases essential to ensure safe and effective flight readiness and vehicle integration of research activities approved and prioritized by the organization with which the Administrator enters into the cooperative agreement and the official or employee designated under subsection (b).

70912. Primary objectives of International Space Station program

The primary objectives of the International Space Station program shall be—

(1) - to achieve the long term goal and objectives under section 71512 of this title; and

(2) - to pursue a research program that advances knowledge and provides other benefits to the Nation.

(x) Revision of Section 71102 - Section 71102(1) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "attaching a tracking device," and inserting "attaching a tracking device to,".

(y) Enactment of Chapter 715 - Title 51, United States Code, is amended as follows:

(1) Content - Title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding after chapter 713 the following:

(2) Chapter heading typeface - The chapter heading of chapter 715 of title 51, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), is amended so that the typeface of that chapter heading conforms to the typeface of other chapter headings in title 51, United States Code.

(3) Chapter table of contents typeface - The chapter table of contents of chapter 715 of title 51, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), is amended so that the typeface of the subchapter headings and the typeface of the subchapter items conform to those appearing in other chapter table of contents of title 51.

(4) Subchapter heading typeface - The subchapter headings for subchapters I through IV of chapter 715 of title 51, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), are amended so that the typeface of those subchapter headings conforms to the typeface of subchapter headings in other chapters of title 51, United States Code.

(z) Enactment of Chapter 717 - Title 51, United States Code, is amended as follows:

(1) Content - Title 51, United States Code, as amended by subsection (y), is amended by adding after chapter 715 the following:

(2) Chapter heading typeface - The chapter heading of chapter 717 of title 51, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), is amended so that the typeface of that chapter heading conforms to the typeface of other chapter headings in title 51, United States Code.

(3) Chapter table of contents typeface - The chapter table of contents of chapter 717 of title 51, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), is amended so that the typeface of the subchapter headings and the typeface of the subchapter items conform to those appearing in other chapter table of contents of title 51.

(4) Subchapter heading typeface - The subchapter headings for subchapters I through V of chapter 717 of title 51, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), are amended so that the typeface of those subchapter headings conforms to the typeface of subchapter headings in other chapters of title 51, United States Code.

(aa) Committee Name Change -

(1) - Section 20117(1) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(2) - Section 311 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–391, 51 U.S.C. 20143 note) is amended—

(A) - in subsection (a), by striking "Committee on Science" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology"; and

(B) - in subsection (b), by striking "Committees on Science and Appropriations" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations".

(3) - Section 30303(b) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(4) - Section 30305(c) (matter before paragraph (1)) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(5) - Section 203(b) of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–358, 51 U.S.C. note prec. 30501) is amended by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(6) - Section 30501(a) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(7) - Section 30502 of title 51, United States Code, is amended—

(A) - in subsection (a), by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology"; and

(B) - in subsection (d) (matter before paragraph (1)), by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(8) - Section 30503(c) (matter before paragraph (1)) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(9) - Section 102 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–155, 51 U.S.C. note prec. 49901 (formerly 40901)) is amended by striking "Committee on Science" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology" in the following provisions:

(A) - Subsection (a)(2)(A).

(B) - Subsection (a)(2)(B).

(C) - Subsection (b) (matter before paragraph (1)).

(D) - Subsection (c)(3).

(E) - Subsection (d).

(F) - Subsection (e)(2) (matter before subparagraph (A)).

(10) - Section 49906(b) (matter before paragraph (1)) of title 51, United States Code (as redesignated by subsection (n)(3)), is amended by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(11) - Section 50134(b)(1) (matter before subparagraph (A)) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(12) - Section 50505(a) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(13) - Section 50703 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(14) - Section 621(b) (matter before paragraph (1)) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–422, 51 U.S.C. 50903 note) is amended by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(15) - Section 50906(a) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "Committee on Science" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(16) - Section 50914(d)(1) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "Committee on Science" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(17) - Section 60505(b) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(18) - Section 502 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–155, 51 U.S.C. 70501 note) is amended—

(A) - in subsection (b) (matter before paragraph (1)), by striking "Committee on Science" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology"; and

(B) - in subsection (c), by striking "Committee on Science" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(19) - Section 313(c) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–391, 51 U.S.C. 70506 note) is amended by striking "Committee on Science" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(20) - Section 203(b) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–391, 51 U.S.C. 70901 note) is amended by striking "Committee on Science" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

(21) - Section 205(b) (matter before paragraph (1)) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–391, 51 U.S.C. 70901 note) is amended by striking "Committee on Science" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology".

71711. Space launch system, Orion, and exploration ground systems

(a) Reaffirmation - Congress reaffirms the policy and minimum capability requirements for the Space Launch System under section 71521 of this title.

(b) Continued Development of Fully Integrated Space Launch System - The Administrator shall continue the development of the fully integrated Space Launch System, including an upper stage needed to go beyond low-Earth orbit, in order to safely enable human space exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond over the course of the next century as required in section 71521(c) of this title.

(c) Exploration Missions - The Administrator shall continue development of—

(1) - an uncrewed exploration mission to demonstrate the capability of both the Space Launch System and Orion as an integrated system by 2018;

(2) - subject to applicable human rating processes and requirements, a crewed exploration mission to demonstrate the Space Launch System, including the Core Stage and Exploration Upper Stages, by 2021;

(3) - subsequent missions beginning with Artemis III at operational flight rate sufficient to maintain safety and operational readiness using the Space Launch System and Orion to extend into cis-lunar space and eventually to Mars; and

(4) - a deep space habitat as a key element in a deep space exploration architecture along with the Space Launch System and Orion.

(d) Other Uses - The Administrator shall assess the utility of the Space Launch System for use by the science community and for other Federal Government launch needs, including consideration of overall cost and schedule savings from reduced transit times and increased science returns enabled by the unique capabilities of the Space Launch System.

71721. Human exploration roadmap

(a) In General - The Administrator shall develop a human exploration roadmap, including a critical decision plan, to expand human presence beyond low-Earth orbit to the surface of Mars and beyond, considering potential interim destinations such as cis-lunar space and the moons of Mars.

(b) Scope - The human exploration roadmap shall include—

(1) - an integrated set of exploration, science, and other goals and objectives of a United States human space exploration program to achieve the long-term goal of human missions near or on the surface of Mars in the 2030s;

(2) - opportunities for international, academic, and industry partnerships for exploration-related systems, services, research, and technology if those opportunities provide cost-savings, accelerate program schedules, or otherwise benefit the goals and objectives developed under paragraph (1);

(3) - sets and sequences of precursor missions in cis-lunar space and other missions or activities necessary—

(A) - to demonstrate the proficiency of the capabilities and technologies identified under paragraph (4); and

(B) - to meet the goals and objectives developed under paragraph (1), including anticipated timelines and missions for the Space Launch System and Orion;

(4) - an identification of the specific capabilities and technologies, including the Space Launch System, Orion, a deep space habitat, and other capabilities, that facilitate the goals and objectives developed under paragraph (1);

(5) - a description of how cis-lunar elements, objectives, and activities advance the human exploration of Mars;

(6) - an assessment of potential human health and other risks, including radiation exposure;

(7) - mitigation plans, whenever possible, to address the risks identified in paragraph (6);

(8) - a description of those technologies already under development across the Federal Government or by other entities that facilitate the goals and objectives developed under paragraph (1);

(9) - a specific process for the evolution of the capabilities of the fully integrated Orion with the Space Launch System and a description of how these systems facilitate the goals and objectives developed under paragraph (1) and demonstrate the capabilities and technologies described in paragraph (4);

(10) - a description of the capabilities and technologies that need to be demonstrated or research data that could be gained through the utilization of the International Space Station and the status of the development of such capabilities and technologies;

(11) - a framework for international cooperation in the development of all capabilities and technologies identified under this section, including an assessment of the risks posed by relying on international partners for capabilities and technologies on the critical path of development;

(12) - a process for partnering with nongovernmental entities using Space Act Agreements or other acquisition instruments for future human space exploration; and

(13) - information on the phasing of planned intermediate destinations, Mars mission risk areas and potential risk mitigation approaches, technology requirements and phasing of required technology development activities, the management strategy to be followed, related International Space Station activities, planned international collaborative activities, potential commercial contributions, and other activities relevant to the achievement of the goal established in this section.

(c) Considerations - In developing the human exploration roadmap, the Administrator shall consider—

(1) - using key exploration capabilities, namely the Space Launch System and Orion;

(2) - using existing commercially available technologies and capabilities or those technologies and capabilities being developed by industry for commercial purposes;

(3) - establishing an organizational approach to ensure collaboration and coordination among the Administration’s mission directorates under section 71761 of this title, when appropriate, including to collect and return to Earth a sample from the Martian surface;

(4) - building upon the initial uncrewed mission, Artemis I, and first crewed mission, Artemis II, of the Space Launch System and Orion to establish a sustainable cadence of missions extending human exploration missions into cis-lunar space, including anticipated timelines and milestones;

(5) - developing the robotic and precursor missions and activities that will demonstrate, test, and develop key technologies and capabilities essential for achieving human missions to Mars, including long-duration human operations beyond low-Earth orbit, space suits, solar electric propulsion, deep space habitats, environmental control life support systems, Mars lander and ascent vehicle, entry, descent, landing, ascent, Mars surface systems, and in-situ resource utilization;

(6) - demonstrating and testing 1 or more habitat modules in cis-lunar space to prepare for Mars missions;

(7) - using public-private, firm fixed-price partnerships, where practicable;

(8) - collaborating with international, academic, and industry partners, when appropriate;

(9) - any risks to human health and sensitive onboard technologies, including radiation exposure;

(10) - any risks identified through research outcomes under the Administration Human Research Program’s Behavioral Health Element; and

(11) - the recommendations and ideas of several independently developed reports or concepts that describe potential Mars architectures or concepts and identify Mars as the long-term goal for human space exploration, including the reports described under section 431 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public Law 115–10, 131 Stat. 38).

(d) Critical Decision Plan on Human Space Exploration - As part of the human exploration roadmap, the Administrator shall include a critical decision plan—

(1) - identifying and defining key decisions guiding human space exploration priorities and plans that need to be made before June 30, 2020, including decisions that may guide human space exploration capability development, precursor missions, long-term missions, and activities;

(2) - defining decisions needed to maximize efficiencies and resources for reaching the near-, intermediate-, and long-term goals and objectives of human space exploration; and

(3) - identifying and defining timelines and milestones for a sustainable cadence of missions beginning with Artemis III for the Space Launch System and Orion to extend human exploration from cis-lunar space to the surface of Mars.

(e) Reports -

(1) Initial human exploration roadmap - The Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress—

(A) - an initial human exploration roadmap, including a critical decision plan, before December 1, 2017; and

(B) - an updated human exploration roadmap periodically as the Administrator considers necessary but not less than biennially.

(2) Contents - Each human exploration roadmap under this subsection shall include a description of—

(A) - the achievements and goals accomplished in the process of developing capabilities and technologies described in this section during the 2-year period prior to the submission of the human exploration roadmap; and

(B) - the expected goals and achievements in the following 2-year period.

(3) Submission with budget - Each human exploration roadmap under this section shall be included in the budget for that fiscal year transmitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31.

71751. Information technology governance

The Administrator shall, in a manner that reflects the unique nature of the Administration’s mission and expertise—

(1) - ensure the Administration Chief Information Officer, mission directorates, and centers have appropriate roles in the management, governance, and oversight processes related to information technology operations and investments and information security programs for the protection of Administration systems;

(2) - ensure the Administration Chief Information Officer has the appropriate resources and insight to oversee Administration information technology and information security operations and investments;

(3) - provide an information technology program management framework to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of information technology investments, including relying on metrics for identifying and reducing potential duplication, waste, and cost;

(4) - improve the operational linkage between the Administration Chief Information Officer and each Administration mission directorate, center, and mission support office to ensure both Administration and mission needs are considered in Administration-wide information technology and information security management and oversight;

(5) - review the portfolio of information technology investments and spending, including information technology-related investments included as part of activities within Administration mission directorates that may not be considered information technology, to ensure investments are recognized and reported appropriately based on guidance from the Office of Management and Budget;

(6) - consider appropriate revisions to the charters of information technology boards and councils that inform information technology investment and operation decisions; and

(7) - consider whether the Administration Chief Information Officer should have a seat on any boards or councils described in paragraph (6).

71752. Information technology strategic plan

(a) In General - Subject to subsection (b), the Administrator shall develop an information technology strategic plan to guide Administration information technology management and strategic objectives.

(b) Requirements - In developing the strategic plan, the Administrator shall ensure that the strategic plan addresses—

(1) - the deadline under section 306(a) of title 5; and

(2) - the requirements under section 3506 of title 44.

(c) Contents - The strategic plan shall address, in a manner that reflects the unique nature of the Administration’s mission and expertise—

(1) - near- and long-term goals and objectives for leveraging information technology;

(2) - a plan for how the Administration will submit to Congress a list of information technology projects, including completion dates and risk levels in accordance with guidance from the Office of Management and Budget;

(3) - an implementation overview for an Administration-wide approach to information technology investments and operations, including reducing barriers to cross-center collaboration;

(4) - coordination by the Administration Chief Information Officer with centers and mission directorates to ensure that information technology policies are effectively and efficiently implemented across the Administration;

(5) - a plan to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of information technology investments, including a description of how unnecessarily duplicative, wasteful, legacy, or outdated information technology across the Administration will be identified and eliminated, and a schedule for the identification and elimination of such information technology;

(6) - a plan for improving the information security of Administration information and Administration information systems, including improving security control assessments and role-based security training of employees; and

(7) - submission by the Administration to Congress of information regarding high risk projects and cybersecurity risks.

(d) Congressional Oversight - The Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress the strategic plan under subsection (a) and any updates to the strategic plan.

71753. Information security plan for cybersecurity

(a) In General - Not later than 1 year after March 21, 2017, the Administrator shall implement the information security plan developed under subsection (b) and take such further actions as the Administrator considers necessary to improve the information security system in accordance with this section.

(b) Information Security Plan - Subject to subsections (c) and (d), the Administrator shall develop an Administration-wide information security plan to enhance information security for Administration information and information infrastructure.

(c) Requirements - In developing the plan under subsection (b), the Administrator shall ensure that the plan—

(1) - reflects the unique nature of the Administration’s mission and expertise;

(2) - is informed by policies, standards, guidelines, and directives on information security required for Federal agencies;

(3) - is consistent with the standards and guidelines under section 11331 of title 40; and

(4) - meets applicable National Institute of Standards and Technology information security standards and guidelines.

(d) Contents - The plan shall address—

(1) - an overview of the requirements of the information security system;

(2) - an Administration-wide risk management framework for information security;

(3) - a description of the information security system management controls and common controls that are necessary to ensure compliance with information security-related requirements;

(4) - an identification and assignment of roles, responsibilities, and management commitment for information security at the Administration;

(5) - coordination among organizational entities, including between each center, facility, mission directorate, and mission support office, and among Administration entities responsible for different aspects of information security;

(6) - the need to protect the information security of mission-critical systems and activities and high-impact and moderate-impact information systems; and

(7) - a schedule of frequent reviews and updates, as necessary, of the plan.

71761. Collaboration among mission directorates

The Administrator shall encourage an interdisciplinary approach among all Administration mission directorates and divisions, whenever appropriate, for projects or missions—

(1) - to improve coordination, and encourage collaboration and early planning on scope;

(2) - to determine areas of overlap or alignment;

(3) - to find ways to leverage across divisional perspectives to maximize outcomes; and

(4) - to be more efficient with resources and funds.

71762. Administration launch capabilities collaboration

The Administrator shall pursue a strategy for acquisition of crewed transportation services and non-crewed launch services that continues to enhance communication, collaboration, and coordination between the Launch Services Program and the Commercial Crew Program.


71763. Education and outreach

The Administrator shall continue engagement with the public and education opportunities for students via all the Administration’s mission directorates to the maximum extent practicable.


71764. Leveraging commercial satellite servicing capabilities across mission directorates

The Administrator shall—

(1) - identify orbital assets in both the Science Mission Directorate and the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate that could benefit from satellite servicing-related technologies; and

(2) - work across all Administration mission directorates to evaluate opportunities for the private sector to perform such services or advance technical capabilities by leveraging the technologies and techniques developed by Administration programs and other industry programs.

71765. Flight opportunities

(a) Development of Payloads -

(1) In general - In order to conduct necessary research, the Administrator shall continue and, as the Administrator considers appropriate, expand the development of technology payloads for—

(A) - scientific research; and

(B) - investigating new or improved capabilities.

(2) Funds - For the purpose of carrying out paragraph (1), the Administrator shall make funds available for—

(A) - flight testing;

(B) - payload development; and

(C) - hardware related to subparagraphs (A) and (B).

(b) Reaffirmation of Policy - Congress reaffirms that the Administrator should provide flight opportunities for payloads to microgravity environments and suborbital altitudes as authorized by section 40905 of this title.

71766. Space Act Agreements

(a) Funded Space Act Agreements - To the extent appropriate, the Administrator shall seek to maximize the value of contributions provided by other parties under a funded Space Act Agreement in order to advance the Administration’s mission.

(b) Non-exclusivity -

(1) In general - The Administrator shall, to the greatest extent practicable, issue each Space Act Agreement—

(A) - except as provided in paragraph (2), on a nonexclusive basis;

(B) - in a manner that ensures all non-government parties have equal access to Administration resources; and

(C) - exercising reasonable care not to reveal unique or proprietary information.

(2) Exclusivity - If the Administrator determines an exclusive arrangement is necessary, the Administrator shall, to the greatest extent practicable, issue the Space Act Agreement—

(A) - utilizing a competitive selection process when exclusive arrangements are necessary; and

(B) - pursuant to public announcements when exclusive arrangements are necessary.

(c) Transparency - The Administrator shall publicly disclose on the Administration’s website and make available in a searchable format each Space Act Agreement, including an estimate of committed Administration resources and the expected benefits to Administration objectives for each agreement, with appropriate redactions for proprietary, sensitive, or classified information, not later than 60 days after such agreement is signed by the parties.

(d) Annual Reports -

(1) Requirement - Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the use of Space Act Agreement authority by the Administration during the previous fiscal year.

(2) Contents - The report shall include for each Space Act Agreement in effect at the time of the report—

(A) - an indication of whether the agreement is a reimbursable, non-reimbursable, or funded Space Act Agreement;

(B) - a description of—

(i) - the subject and terms;

(ii) - the parties;

(iii) - the responsible—

(I) - mission directorate;

(II) - center; or

(III) - headquarters element;

(iv) - the value;

(v) - the extent of the cost sharing among Federal Government and non-Federal sources;

(vi) - the time period or schedule; and

(vii) - all milestones; and

(C) - an indication of whether the agreement was renewed during the previous fiscal year.

(3) Anticipated agreements - The report shall include a list of all anticipated reimbursable, non-reimbursable, and funded Space Act Agreements for the upcoming fiscal year.

(4) Cumulative program benefits - The report shall include, with respect to each Space Act Agreement covered by the report, a summary of—

(A) - the technology areas in which research projects were conducted under that agreement;

(B) - the extent to which the use of that agreement—

(i) - has contributed to a broadening of the technology and industrial base available for meeting Administration needs; and

(ii) - has fostered within the technology and industrial base new relationships and practices that support the United States; and

(C) - the total amount of value received by the Federal Government during the fiscal year under that agreement.

4. Technical amendments

(a) Title 5, United States Code - Section 914 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Public Law 108–375, 5 U.S.C. 552 note) is amended—

(1) - in subsection (b)(1)(B), by striking "the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 (15 U.S.C. 5601 et seq.);" and inserting "chapter 601 of title 51, United States Code;"; and

(2) - in subsection (e), by striking "section 3 of the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 (15 U.S.C. 5602)." and inserting "section 60101 of title 51, United States Code.".

(b) Title 28, United States Code -

(1) - The chapter table of contents of chapter 123 of title 28, United States Code, is amended in the item for section 1932 (relating to revocation of earned release credit) by striking "1932" and inserting "1933".

(2) - Section 1932 of title 28, United States Code (relating to revocation of earned release credit), is redesignated as section 1933 of that title.

(c) Title 31, United States Code - Section 1(4) of Public Law 107–74 (31 U.S.C. 1113 note), is amended by striking "Section 206 of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 (42 U.S.C. 2476)." and inserting "Section 20116 of title 51, United States Code.".

(d) Title 36, United States Code - The title table of contents of title 36, United States Code, is amended—

(1) - in the item for chapter 23, by striking "Council" and inserting "Museum"; and

(2) - in the item for chapter 307, by striking "For" and inserting "for".

(e) Title 42, United States Code -

(1) - Section 602(b)(1) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18362(b)(1)) is amended by striking "section 302 of this Act." and inserting "section 71521 of title 51, United States Code.".

(2) - Section 603 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18363) is amended—

(A) - in subsection (a), by striking "(42 U.S.C. 17761(a))," and inserting "(Public Law 110–422, 51 U.S.C. 70501 note),"; and

(B) - in subsection (b), by striking "(42 U.S.C. 17761(a))." and inserting "(Public Law 110–422, 51 U.S.C. 70501 note).".

(f) Title 51, United States Code -

(1) - Section 10802 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–167, 51 U.S.C. 10101 note) is amended—

(A) - in paragraph (11), by striking "section 303 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18323)." and inserting "section 71522 of title 51, United States Code."; and

(B) - in paragraph (14), by striking "section 302 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18322)." and inserting "section 71521 of title 51, United States Code.".

(2) - Section 2 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public Law 115–10, 51 U.S.C. 10101 note) is amended—

(A) - in paragraph (8), by striking "section 504(a) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18354(a))." and inserting "section 70911(a) of title 51, United States Code.";

(B) - in paragraph (10), by striking "section 303 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18323)." and inserting "section 71522 of title 51, United States Code."; and

(C) - in paragraph (11), by striking "section 3 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18302)." and inserting "section 71501 of title 51, United States Code.".

(3) - Section 10812 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–167, 51 U.S.C. 20301 note) is amended—

(A) - in subsection (e)(1), by striking "section 302(c)(2) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18322(c)(2))," and inserting "section 71521(c)(2) of title 51, United States Code,"; and

(B) - in subsection (f), by striking "section 302(c)(3) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18322(c)(3))," and inserting "section 71521(c)(3) of title 51, United States Code,".

(4) - Section 421 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public Law 115–10, 51 U.S.C. 20301 note) is amended—

(A) - in subsection (e)—

(i) - in paragraph (1), by striking "section 303(b)(3) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18323(b)(3))." and inserting "section 71522(b)(3) of title 51, United States Code.";

(ii) - in paragraph (2)(A), by striking "section 303(b)(3) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 18323(b)(3));" and inserting "section 71522(b)(3) of title 51, United States Code;"; and

(iii) - in subparagraphs (C) and (D) of paragraph (2), by striking "section 303(b)(3) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 18323(b)(3))" and inserting "section 71522(b)(3) of title 51, United States Code,"; and

(B) - in subsection (h)(1), by striking "section 302(c) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18322(c))." and inserting "section 71521(c) of title 51, United States Code.".

(5) - Section 20302(c) of title 51, United States Code, is amended—

(A) - in paragraph (1), by striking "section 303 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18323)." and inserting "section 71522 of this title."; and

(B) - in paragraph (2)—

(i) - by striking "means has the meaning" and inserting "has the meaning"; and

(ii) - by striking "section 3 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18302)." and inserting "section 71501 of this title.".

(6) - Section 10811 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–167, 51 U.S.C. 20302 note) is amended—

(A) - in subsection (a)(2)(A), by striking "section 432 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public Law 115–10; 51 U.S.C. 20302 note);" and inserting "section 71721 of title 51, United States Code;"; and

(B) - in subsection (b)(2)(C)(ii), by striking "section 432 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public Law 115–10; 51 U.S.C. 20302 note);" and inserting "section 71721 of title 51, United States Code;".

(7) - Section 837(a)(4) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public Law 115–10, 51 U.S.C. 31502 note) is amended by striking "section 432 of this Act," and inserting "section 71721 of title 51, United States Code,".

(8) - Section 202 of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Act (Public Law 100–147, title II, 51 U.S.C. 40301 note) is amended—

(A) - by striking "The Congress finds" and inserting "(a) Congress finds"; and

(B) - by adding at the end the following:

(b) - The definitions in section 40302 of title 51, United States Code, apply in this section.

(9) - Section 50111(c)(2) of title 51, United States Code, is amended—

(A) - in subparagraph (E), by striking "section 301(b)(2) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017;" and inserting "section 70912(2) of this title;";

(B) - in subparagraph (G), by striking "section 432 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017;" and inserting "section 71721 of this title;"; and

(C) - in subparagraph (J) (matter before clause (i)), by striking "section 503 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18353)," and inserting "section 70910 of this title,".

(10) - Section 302(c)(1) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public Law 115–10, 51 U.S.C. 50111 note) is amended by striking "(42 U.S.C. 18301 et seq.);" and inserting "(Public Law 111–267, 124 Stat. 2805);".

(11) - Section 303(b)(2) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public Law 115–10, 51 U.S.C. 50111 note) is amended by striking "section 432 of this Act." and inserting "section 71721 of title 51, United States Code.".

(12) Definitions - Section 501 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102–588, 51 U.S.C. 50501 note) is amended by striking "The Congress finds that—" and inserting the following:

(a) Definitions - The definitions in section 50501 of title 51, United States Code, apply in this section.

(b) In General - Congress finds that—

(13) - Section 70104 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "section 302 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18322)." and inserting "section 71521 of this title.".

(14) - Section 70501(a)(2) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking "section 421(f) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017" and inserting "section 71711(c) of this title".

(15) - Section 70504(a) of title 51, United States Code, is amended—

(A) - in paragraph (1), by striking "section 202(b)(5) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18312(b)(5));" and inserting "section 71512(b)(5) of this title;"; and

(B) - in paragraph (2), by striking "section 432 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017." and inserting "section 71721 of this title.".

5. Transitional and savings provisions

(a) Definitions - In this section:

(1) Restated provision - The term restated provision means a provision of title 51, United States Code, that is enacted by section 3.

(2) Source Provision - The term source provision means a provision of law that is replaced by a restated provision.

(b) Cutoff date - The restated provisions replace certain provisions of law enacted on or before April 10, 2025. If a law enacted after that date amends or repeals a source provision, that law is deemed to amend or repeal, as the case may be, the corresponding restated provision. If a law enacted after that date is otherwise inconsistent with a restated provision or a provision of this Act, that law supersedes the restated provision or provision of this Act to the extent of the inconsistency.

(c) Original Date of Enactment Unchanged - A restated provision is deemed to have been enacted on the date of enactment of the corresponding source provision.

(d) References to Restated Provisions - A reference to a restated provision is deemed to refer to the corresponding source provision.

(e) References to Source Provisions - A reference to a source provision, including a reference in a regulation, order, or other law, is deemed to refer to the corresponding restated provision.

(f) Regulations, Orders, and Other Administrative Actions - A regulation, order, or other administrative action in effect under a source provision continues in effect under the corresponding restated provision.

(g) Actions Taken and Offenses Committed - An action taken or an offense committed under a source provision is deemed to have been taken or committed under the corresponding restated provision.

6. Repeals

(a) In General - The provisions of law listed in subsection (b) are repealed, except with respect to rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, or proceedings that were begun before the date of enactment of this Act.

(b) Schedule of Laws Repealed - The repealed provisions referred to in subsection (a) are listed in the table below.