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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 5174
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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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 8, 2025
Ms. Crockett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
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A BILL
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS.
The table of contents for this Act is as follows:
Sec. 1. Table of contents.
Sec. 2. Purposes; restatement does not change meaning or effect of
existing law.
Sec. 3. Revision of title 51, United States Code.
Sec. 4. Technical amendments.
Sec. 5. Transitional and savings provisions.
Sec. 6. Repeals.
SEC. 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.
SEC. 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:
``301. Funding.............................................. 30101'';
(2) by striking the item relating to chapter 315 and
inserting the following:
``315. Facilities and Infrastructure........................ 31501
``317 Through 397........................................... Reserved
``399. Miscellaneous........................................ 39901'';
(3) by striking the item relating to chapter 409 and
inserting the following:
``409. Aeronautics and Space Technology..................... 40901
``411 Through 497........................................... Reserved
``499. Miscellaneous........................................ 49901'';
(4) by striking the items relating to chapters 513 and 515
and inserting the following:
``513. Space Resource Commercial Exploration and Utilization 51301
``515. Office of Spaceports................................. 51501
``517. Development and Use of Commercial Cargo and Crew 51701'';
Transportation Capabilities.
(5) by striking the item relating to chapter 701 and
inserting the following:
``701. Use of Space Launch System or Alternatives..........70101''; and
(6) by inserting after the item relating to chapter 713 the
following:
``715. Human Space Flight and Exploration................... 71501
``717. Advancing Human Space Exploration.................... 71701''.
(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) 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.''; and
(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) 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:
``SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL PROVISIONS
``Sec.
``30101. Prior authorization of appropriations required.
``30102. Working capital fund.
``30103. Baselines and cost controls.
``30104. Reports on estimated costs for certain programs.
``30105. Annual report on program cost and control.
``SUBCHAPTER II--BUDGET PROVISIONS
``30121. General budget documentation requirements.
``30122. Consideration of decadal surveys.
``30123. Two-year budget request with third-year estimate.''.
(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:
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 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:
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 30123. Two-year budget request with third-year estimateEach
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:
``30311. Counterfeit parts.''.
(2) Enactment of section.--Chapter 303 of title 51, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 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:
``30505. Information security.
``30506. Workforce development for minority and underrepresented
groups.''.
(2) Enactment of sections.--Chapter 305 of title 51, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 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:
``30705. Limitation on international agreements concerning outer space
activities.''.
(2) Enactment of section.--Chapter 307 of title 51, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 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:
``Chapter 315--FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
``Sec.
``31501. Policy and plan.
``31502. Maintenance and upgrade of center facilities.
``Sec. 31501. Policy and plan
``(a) Policy.--It is the policy of the United States that the
Administration maintain reliable and efficient facilities and
infrastructure and that decisions on whether to dispose of, maintain,
or modernize existing facilities or infrastructure be made in the
context of meeting future Administration needs.
``(b) Plan.--
``(1) In general.--The Administrator shall develop a
facilities and infrastructure plan.
``(2) Goal.--The goal of the plan is to position the
Administration to have the facilities and infrastructure,
including laboratories, tools, and approaches, necessary to
meet future Administration and other Federal agencies'
laboratory needs.
``(3) Contents.--The plan shall identify--
``(A) current Administration and other Federal
agency laboratory needs;
``(B) future Administration research and
development and testing needs;
``(C) a strategy for identifying facilities and
infrastructure that are candidates for disposal, which
strategy is consistent with the national strategic
direction set forth in--
``(i) the National Space Policy;
``(ii) the National Aeronautics Research,
Development, Test, and Evaluation
Infrastructure Plan;
``(iii) the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration Authorization Act of 2005
(Public Law 109-155, 119 Stat. 2895), the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-422,
122 Stat. 4779), and the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration Authorization Act of
2010 (Public Law 111-267, 124 Stat. 2805); and
``(iv) the human exploration roadmap under
section 71721 of this title;
``(D) a strategy for the maintenance, repair,
upgrading, and modernization of Administration
facilities and infrastructure, including laboratories
and equipment;
``(E) criteria for--
``(i) prioritizing deferred maintenance
tasks;
``(ii) maintaining, repairing, upgrading,
or modernizing Administration facilities and
infrastructure; and
``(iii) implementing processes, plans, and
policies for guiding the Administration's
centers on whether to maintain, repair,
upgrade, or modernize a facility or
infrastructure and for determining the type of
instrument to be used;
``(F) an assessment of modifications needed to
maximize usage of facilities that offer unique and
highly specialized benefits to the aerospace industry
and the American public; and
``(G) implementation steps, including a timeline,
milestones, and an estimate of resources required for
carrying out the plan.
``(c) Requirement To Establish Policy.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after March 21,
2017, the Administrator shall establish and make publicly
available a policy that guides the Administration's use of
existing authorities to out-grant, lease, excess to the General
Services Administration, sell, decommission, demolish, or
otherwise transfer property, facilities, or infrastructure.
``(2) Criteria.--The policy shall include criteria for the
use of authorities, best practices, standardized procedures,
and guidelines for how to appropriately manage property,
facilities, and infrastructure.
``(d) Submission to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after March
21, 2017, 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 the plan
developed under subsection (b).''.
(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) 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:
``Chapter 409--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY
``Sec.
``40901. Aeronautics research goals.
``40902. Research collaboration.
``40903. Goal for Administration space technology.
``40904. National space technology policy.
``40905. Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program.
``Sec. 40901. Aeronautics research goals
``The Administrator should ensure that the Administration maintains
a strong aeronautics research portfolio ranging from fundamental
research through systems research with specific research goals,
including the following:
``(1) Airspace capacity.--The Administration's Aeronautics
Research Mission Directorate shall address research needs of
the Next Generation Air Transportation System, including the
ability of the National Airspace System to handle up to 3 times
the current travel demand by 2025.
``(2) Environmental sustainability.--The Directorate
shall--
``(A) consider and pursue concepts to reduce noise,
emissions, and fuel consumption while maintaining high
safety standards; and
``(B) pursue research relating to alternative
fuels.
``(3) Aviation safety.--The Directorate shall proactively
address safety challenges with new and current air vehicles and
with operations in the Nation's current and future air
transportation system.
``Sec. 40902. Research collaboration
``(a) Department of Defense.--The Administrator shall continue to
coordinate with the Secretary of Defense, through the National
Partnership for Aeronautics Testing, to develop and implement joint
plans for those elements of the Nation's research, development,
testing, and engineering infrastructure that are of common interest and
use.
``(b) Federal Aviation Administration.--The Administrator shall
continue to coordinate with, and work closely with, the Administrator
of the Federal Aviation Administration, under the framework of the
Senior Policy Council, in the development of the Next Generation Air
Transportation Program. The Administrator shall encourage the Council
to explore areas for greater collaboration, including areas in which
the Administration can help to accelerate the development and
demonstration of NextGen technologies.
``Sec. 40903. Goal for Administration space technology
``Building on its Innovative Partnerships Program and other
partnering approaches, it is critical that the Administration maintain
an Administration space technology base that helps align mission
directorate investments and supports long term needs--
``(1) to complement mission-directorate funded research;
and
``(2) where appropriate, to support multiple users.
``Sec. 40904. National space technology policy
``(a) In General.--The President, in consultation with appropriate
Federal agencies, shall develop a national policy to guide the space
technology development programs of the United States through 2020. The
policy shall include national goals for technology development and
shall describe the role and responsibilities of each Federal agency
that will carry out the policy. In developing the policy, the President
shall utilize external studies that have been conducted on the state of
United States technology development and have suggested policies to
ensure continued competitiveness.
``(b) Content.--At a minimum, the national space technology
development policy shall describe for the Administration--
``(1) the priority areas of research for technology
investment;
``(2) the basis on which and the process by which
priorities for ensuing fiscal years will be selected;
``(3) the facilities and personnel needed to carry out the
technology development program; and
``(4) the budget assumptions on which the policy is based,
which for fiscal years 2011, 2012, and 2013 shall be the
authorized level for the Administration's technology program
authorized by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 124 Stat. 2805).
``(c) Policy Premise.--The policy shall be based on the premise
that the Federal Government has an established interest in conducting
research and development programs that help preserve the role of the
United States as a global leader in space technologies and their
application.
``(d) Considerations.--In developing the national space technology
development policy, the President shall consider the following issues:
``(1) Long term and incremental development.--The extent to
which the Administration should focus on long term, high-risk
research or more incremental technology development, and the
expected impact of that decision on the United States economy.
``(2) Military and commercial needs.--The extent to which
the Administration should address military and commercial
needs.
``(3) Coordination with federal agencies.--How the
Administration will coordinate its technology program with
other Federal agencies.
``(4) Administration, university, and industry research.--
The extent to which the Administration will conduct research
in-house, fund university research, and collaborate on industry
research and the expected impact of that mix of funding on the
supply of United States workers for industry.
``(e) Consultation.--In the development of the national space
technology development policy, the President shall consult widely with
academic and industry experts and with Federal agencies. The
Administrator may enter into an arrangement with the National Academy
of Sciences to help develop the policy.
``Sec. 40905. Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program
``(a) Finding That Suborbital Science Missions Are Critical.--The
report entitled Revitalizing NASA's Suborbital Program: Advancing
Science, Driving Innovation, and Developing a Workforce (prepared by
the Committee on NASA's Suborbital Research Capabilities, Space Studies
Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research
Council of the National Academies) found that suborbital science
missions are absolutely critical to building an aerospace workforce
capable of meeting the needs of current and future human and robotic
space exploration.
``(b) Establishment.--The Administrator shall establish a
Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program within the Space
Technology Program.
``(c) Management.--The Administrator shall designate an officer or
employee of the Space Technology Program to act as the responsible
official for the Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program. The
designee shall be responsible for the development of short- and long-
term strategic plans for maintaining, renewing, and extending
suborbital facilities and capabilities.
``(d) Activities.--The Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research
Program--
``(1) shall fund the development of payloads for scientific
research, technology development, and education;
``(2) shall provide flight opportunities to microgravity
environments and suborbital altitudes for the payloads referred
to in paragraph (1);
``(3) may fund engineering and integration demonstrations,
proofs of concept, or educational experiments for commercial
reusable vehicle flights; and
``(4) shall endeavor to work with the Administration's
mission directorates to help achieve the Administration's
research, technology, and education goals.
``(e) Report.--The Administrator shall annually 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 describing progress in carrying out the
Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research program, including the number
and type of suborbital missions planned in each fiscal year.''.
(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:
``49910. Programs to support STEM education.
``49911. Supporting women's involvement in the fields of aerospace and
space exploration.
``49912. Internship and fellowship opportunities.''.
(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:
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 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:
``Sec.
``51501. Establishment of Office of Spaceports.''.
(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:
``Chapter 517--DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF COMMERCIAL CARGO AND CREW
TRANSPORTATION CAPABILITIES
``Sec.
``51701. Commercial development of cargo transportation capabilities.
``51702. Commercial development of crew transportation capabilities.
``51703. Commercial Crew Program.
``51704. Policy regarding fair and open competition for space
transportation services.
``51705. Transparency.
``Sec. 51701. Commercial development of cargo transportation
capabilities
``The Administrator shall continue to support the existing
Commercial Resupply Services program, aimed at enabling the commercial
space industry in support of the Administration to develop reliable
means of launching cargo and supplies to the International Space
Station throughout the duration of the facility's operation. The
Administrator may apply funds toward the reduction of risk to the
timely start of the services, specifically--
``(1) efforts to conduct a flight test;
``(2) the acceleration of development; and
``(3) the development of the ground infrastructure needed
for commercial cargo capability.
``Sec. 51702. Commercial development of crew transportation
capabilities
``For the duration of the commercial crew development program, the
Administrator may support follow-on commercially developed crew
transportation systems dependent on the completion of each of the
following:
``(1) Human rating requirements.--The Administrator shall
develop and make available to the public detailed human rating
processes and requirements to guide the design of commercially
developed crew transportation capabilities, which requirements
shall be at least equivalent to proven requirements for crew
transportation in use as of October 11, 2010.
``(2) Procurement system review.--
``(A) Review of current practices and processes.--
The Administrator shall review current Government
procurement and acquisition practices and processes,
including agreement authorities under chapter 201 of
this title, to determine the most cost-effective means
of procuring commercial crew transportation
capabilities and related services in a manner that
ensures appropriate accountability, transparency, and
maximum efficiency in the procurement of the
capabilities and services. The review shall include
identification of proposed measures to address--
``(i) risk management and means of
indemnification of commercial providers of the
capabilities and services;
``(ii) quality control;
``(iii) safety oversight; and
``(iv) the application of Federal oversight
processes within the jurisdiction of other
Federal agencies.
``(B) Review of proposed procurement.--A
description of the proposed procurement process and
justification of the proposed procurement for its
selection shall be included in any proposed initiation
of procurement activity for commercially developed crew
transportation capabilities and services and shall be
subject to review by the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the
House of Representatives before the initiation of any
competitive process to procure the capabilities or
services. In support of the review by the committees,
the Comptroller General shall undertake an assessment
of the proposed procurement process and provide a
report to the committees not later than 90 days after
the date on which the Administrator provides the
description and justification to the committees.
``(3) Use of government-supplied capabilities and
infrastructure.--In evaluating any proposed development
activity for commercially developed crew or cargo launch
capabilities, the Administrator shall identify the anticipated
contribution of Government personnel, expertise, technologies,
and infrastructure to be utilized in support of design,
development, or operations of the capabilities. This assessment
shall include a clear delineation of the full requirements for
the commercial crew service (including the contingency for crew
rescue). The Administrator shall include details and associated
costs of such support as part of any proposed development
initiative for the procurement of commercially developed crew
or cargo launch capabilities or services.
``(4) Flight demonstration and readiness requirements.--The
Administrator shall establish appropriate milestones and
minimum performance objectives to be achieved before authority
is granted to proceed to the procurement of commercially
developed crew transportation capabilities or services. The
guidelines shall include a procedure to provide independent
assurance of flight safety and flight readiness before the
authorization of United States government personnel to
participate as crew onboard any commercial launch vehicle
developed pursuant to this section.
``(5) Commercial crew rescue capabilities.--The provision
of a commercial capability to provide International Space
Station crew services shall include crew rescue requirements,
and shall be undertaken through the procurement process
initiated in conformance with this section. In the event such
development is initiated, the Administrator shall make
available any relevant government-owned intellectual property
deriving from the development of a multipurpose crew vehicle
authorized by this section and sections 71522 and 71523 of this
title to commercial entities involved with such crew rescue
capability development which shall be relevant to the design of
a crew rescue capability. In addition, the Administrator shall
seek to ensure that contracts for development of the
multipurpose crew vehicle contain provisions for the licensing
of relevant intellectual property to participating commercial
providers of any crew rescue capability development undertaken
pursuant to this section. If 1 or more contractors involved
with development of the multipurpose crew vehicle seek to
compete in development of a commercial crew service with crew
rescue capability, separate legislative authority must be
enacted to enable the Administrator to provide funding for any
modifications of the multipurpose crew vehicle necessary to
fulfill the International Space Station crew rescue function.
``Sec. 51703. Commercial Crew Program
``(a) Objective.--The objective of the Commercial Crew Program
shall be to assist in the development and certification of commercially
provided transportation that--
``(1) can carry United States government astronauts
(meaning a United States government astronaut as defined in
section 50902 of this title, except it does not include an
individual who is an international partner astronaut) safely,
reliably, and affordably to and from the International Space
Station;
``(2) can serve as a crew rescue vehicle; and
``(3) can accomplish the goals stated in paragraphs (1) and
(2) as soon as practicable.
``(b) Primary Consideration.--The objective described in subsection
(a) shall be the primary consideration in the acquisition strategy for
the Commercial Crew Program.
``(c) Safety.--
``(1) In general.--The Administrator shall protect the
safety of government astronauts (as defined in section 50902 of
this title) by ensuring that each commercially provided
transportation system under this section meets all applicable
human rating requirements in accordance with section 51702(1)
of this title.
``(2) Lessons learned.--Consistent with the findings and
recommendations of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board,
the Administration shall ensure that safety and the
minimization of the probability of loss of crew are the
critical priorities of the Commercial Crew Program.
``(d) Cost Minimization.--The Administrator shall strive through
the competitive selection process to minimize the life cycle cost to
the Administration through the planned period of commercially provided
crew transportation services.
``Sec. 51704. Policy regarding fair and open competition for space
transportation services
``It is the policy of the United States that, to foster the
competitive development, operation, improvement, and commercial
availability of space transportation services, and to minimize the life
cycle cost to the Administration, the Administrator shall procure
services for Federal Government access to and return from the
International Space Station, whenever practicable, via fair and open
competition for well-defined, milestone-based, Federal Acquisition
Regulation-based contracts under section 71511(a) of this title.
``Sec. 51705. Transparency
``The Administrator shall, to the greatest extent practicable and
in a manner that does not add costs or schedule delays to the program,
ensure all Commercial Crew Program and Commercial Resupply Services
Program providers provide evidence-based support for their costs and
schedules.''.
(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:
``60304. Advisory committee.''.
(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:
``60507. Interagency collaboration implementation approach.
``60508. Transitioning experimental research to operations.
``60509. Decadal Survey missions implementation for Earth observation.
``60510. Instrument testbeds and venture class missions.''.
(2) Enactment of sections.--Chapter 605 of title 51, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 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:
``70908. Continuation of the International Space Station.
``70909. Maximum utilization of the International Space Station.
``70910. Operation, maintenance, and maximum utilization of United
States segment.
``70911. Management of national laboratory.
``70912. Primary objectives of International Space Station program.''.
(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:
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 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).
``Sec. 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:
``Chapter 715--HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT AND EXPLORATION
``SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL PROVISIONS
``Sec.
``71501. Definitions.
``SUBCHAPTER II--POLICY, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES
``71511. Human space flight policy.
``71512. Goals and objectives.
``SUBCHAPTER III--EXPANSION OF HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT BEYOND THE
INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION AND LOW-EARTH ORBIT
``71521. Space Launch System as follow-on launch vehicle to the space
shuttle.
``71522. Multipurpose crew vehicle.
``71523. Utilization of existing workforce and assets in development of
Space Launch System and multipurpose crew
vehicle.
``71524. Launch support and infrastructure modernization program.
``71525. Development of technologies and in-space capabilities for
beyond near-Earth space missions.
``SUBCHAPTER IV--SPACE SCIENCE
``71541. Technology development.
``71542. Suborbital research activities.
``71543. In-space servicing.
``71544. Ongoing restoration of radioisotope thermoelectric generator
material production.
``71545. Coordinated approach for robotic missions.
``71546. Near-Earth object survey and policy with respect to threats
posed.
``Subchapter I--GENERAL PROVISIONS
``Sec. 71501. Definitions
``In this chapter:
``(1) Cis-lunar space.--The term `cis-lunar space' means
the region of space from the Earth out to and including the
region around the surface of the Moon.
``(2) Deep space.--The term `deep space' means the region
of space beyond cis-lunar space.
``(3) Near-earth space.--The term `near-Earth space' means
the region of space that includes low-Earth orbit and extends
out to and includes geo-synchronous orbit.
``(4) Space launch system.--The term `Space Launch System'
means the follow-on Government-owned civil launch system
developed, managed, and operated by the Administration to serve
as a key component to expand human presence beyond low-Earth
orbit.
``Subchapter II--POLICY, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES
``Sec. 71511. Human space flight policy
``(a) Use of Non-United States Human Space Flight Transportation
Services.--
``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
``(A) Commercial provider.--The term `commercial
provider' means any person providing human space flight
transportation services, primary control of which is
held by persons other than the Federal Government, a
State or local government, or a foreign government.
``(B) Qualified foreign entity.--The term
`qualified foreign entity' means a foreign entity that
is in compliance with all applicable safety standards
and is not prohibited from providing space
transportation services under other law.
``(C) United states commercial provider.--The term
`United States commercial provider' means a commercial
provider, organized under the laws of the United States
or of a State, that is more than 50 percent owned by
United States nationals.
``(2) In general.--The Federal Government may not acquire
human space flight transportation services from a foreign
entity unless--
``(A) no United States Government-operated human
space flight capability is available;
``(B) no United States commercial provider is
available; and
``(C) it is a qualified foreign entity.
``(3) Arrangements with foreign entities.--Nothing in this
subsection shall prevent the Administrator from negotiating or
entering into human space flight transportation arrangements
with foreign entities to ensure safety of flight and continued
International Space Station operations.
``(b) United States Human Space Flight Capabilities.--Congress
reaffirms the policy stated in section 70501(a) of this title that the
United States shall maintain an uninterrupted capability for human
space flight and operations in low-Earth orbit, and beyond, as an
essential instrument of national security and of the capacity to ensure
continued United States participation and leadership in the exploration
and utilization of space.
``Sec. 71512. Goals and objectives
``(a) Long-Term Goals.--The long-term goals of the human space
flight and exploration efforts of the Administration shall be--
``(1) to expand permanent human presence beyond low-Earth
orbit and to do so, where practical, in a manner involving
international, academic, and industry partners;
``(2) crewed missions and progress toward achieving the
goal in paragraph (1) to enable the potential for subsequent
human exploration and the extension of human presence
throughout the solar system; and
``(3) to enable a capability to extend human presence,
including potential human habitation on another celestial body
and a thriving space economy in the 21st century.
``(b) Key Objectives.--The key objectives of the United States for
human expansion into space shall be--
``(1) to sustain the capability for long-duration presence
in low-Earth orbit, initially through continuation of the
International Space Station and full utilization of the United
States segment of the International Space Station as a national
laboratory, and through assisting and enabling an expanded
commercial presence in, and access to, low-Earth orbit, as
elements of a low-Earth orbit infrastructure;
``(2) to determine whether humans can live for extended
periods in space with decreasing reliance on Earth, starting
with utilization of low-Earth orbit infrastructure, to--
``(A) identify potential roles that space resources
such as energy and materials can play;
``(B) meet national and global needs and challenges
such as potential cataclysmic threats; and
``(C) explore the viability of and lay the
foundation for sustainable economic activities in
space;
``(3) to maximize the role that human exploration of space
can play in--
``(A) advancing overall knowledge of the universe;
``(B) supporting United States national and
economic security and the United States global
competitive posture; and
``(C) inspiring young people in their educational
pursuits;
``(4) to build on the cooperative and mutually beneficial
framework established by the International Space Station
partnership agreements and experience in developing and
undertaking programs and meeting objectives designed to realize
the goal of human space flight set forth in subsection (a); and
``(5) to achieve human exploration of Mars and beyond
through the prioritization of those technologies and
capabilities best suited for such a mission in accordance with
the stepping stone approach to exploration under section 70504
of this title.
``Subchapter III--EXPANSION OF HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT BEYOND THE
INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION AND LOW-EARTH ORBIT
``Sec. 71521. Space Launch System as follow-on launch vehicle to the
space shuttle
``(a) Policy.--It is the policy of the United States that the
Administration develop a Space Launch System as a follow-on to the
space shuttle that can access cis-lunar space and the regions of space
beyond low-Earth orbit in order to enable the United States to
participate in global efforts to access and develop that increasingly
strategic region.
``(b) Initiation of Development.--
``(1) In general.--As soon as practicable after October 11,
2010, the Administrator shall initiate development of a Space
Launch System meeting the minimum capability requirements
specified in subsection (c).
``(2) Modification of current contracts.--In order to limit
the Administration's termination liability costs and support
critical capabilities, the Administrator shall, to the extent
practicable, extend or modify existing (as of October 11, 2010)
vehicle development and associated contracts necessary to meet
the requirement in paragraph (1), including contracts for
ground testing of solid rocket motors, if necessary, to ensure
their availability for development of the Space Launch System.
``(c) Minimum Capability Requirements.--
``(1) In general.--The Space Launch System developed
pursuant to subsection (b) shall be designed to have, at a
minimum, the following:
``(A) The initial capability of the core elements,
without an upper stage, of lifting payloads weighing
between 70 and 100 tons into low-Earth orbit in
preparation for transit for missions beyond low-Earth
orbit.
``(B) The capability to carry an integrated upper
Earth departure stage bringing the total lift
capability of the Space Launch System to 130 tons or
more.
``(C) The capability to lift the multipurpose crew
vehicle.
``(D) The capability to serve as a backup system
for supplying and supporting International Space
Station cargo delivery requirements or crew delivery
requirements not otherwise met by available commercial
or partner-supplied vehicles.
``(E) The capacity for efficient and timely
evolution, including the incorporation of new
technologies, competition of sub-elements, and
commercial operations.
``(2) Flexibility.--The Space Launch System shall be
designed from inception as a fully integrated vehicle capable
of carrying a total payload of 130 tons or more into low-Earth
orbit in preparation for transit for missions beyond low-Earth
orbit. The Space Launch System shall, to the extent
practicable, incorporate capabilities for evolutionary growth
to carry heavier payloads. Developmental work and testing of
the core elements and the upper stage should proceed in
parallel subject to appropriations. Priority should be placed
on the core elements with the goal for operational capability
for the core elements not later than December 31, 2016.
``(3) Transition needs.--The Administrator shall ensure
that critical skills and capabilities are retained, modified,
and developed, as appropriate, in areas relating to solid and
liquid engines, large diameter fuel tanks, rocket propulsion,
and other ground test capabilities for an effective transition
to the follow-on Space Launch System.
``Sec. 71522. Multipurpose crew vehicle
``(a) Initiation of Development.--
``(1) In general.--The Administrator shall continue the
development of a multipurpose crew vehicle to be available as
soon as practicable, and no later than for use with the Space
Launch System. The vehicle shall continue to advance
development of the human safety features, designs, and systems
in the Orion project.
``(2) Goal for operational capability.--It shall be the
goal to achieve full operational capability for the
transportation vehicle developed pursuant to this subsection by
not later than December 31, 2016. For purposes of meeting such
goal, the Administrator may undertake a test of the
transportation vehicle at the International Space Station
before that date.
``(b) Minimum Capability Requirements.--The multipurpose crew
vehicle developed pursuant to subsection (a) shall be designed to have,
at a minimum, the following:
``(1) The capability to serve as the primary crew vehicle
for missions beyond low-Earth orbit.
``(2) The capability to conduct regular in-space
operations, such as rendezvous, docking, and extra-vehicular
activities, in conjunction with payloads delivered by the Space
Launch System developed pursuant to section 71521 of this
title, or other vehicles, in preparation for missions beyond
low-Earth orbit or servicing of assets described in section
71543 of this title, or other assets in cis-lunar space.
``(3) The capability to provide an alternative means of
delivery of crew and cargo to the International Space Station,
in the event other vehicles, whether commercial vehicles or
partner-supplied vehicles, are unable to perform that function.
``(4) The capacity for efficient and timely evolution,
including the incorporation of new technologies, competition of
sub-elements, and commercial operations.
``Sec. 71523. Utilization of existing workforce and assets in
development of Space Launch System and multipurpose crew
vehicle
``(a) In General.--In developing the Space Launch System pursuant
to section 71521 of this title and the multipurpose crew vehicle
pursuant to section 71522 of this title, the Administrator shall, to
the extent practicable, utilize--
``(1) existing (as of October 11, 2010) contracts,
investments, workforce, industrial base, and capabilities from
the space shuttle and Orion and Ares 1 projects, including--
``(A) spacesuit development activities for
application to, and coordinated development of, a
multipurpose crew vehicle suit and associated life-
support requirements with potential development of
standard Administration-certified suit and life support
systems for use in alternative commercially developed
crew transportation systems; and
``(B) space shuttle-derived components and Ares 1
components that use existing (as of October 11, 2010)
United States propulsion systems, including liquid fuel
engines, external tank or tank-related capability, and
solid rocket motor engines; and
``(2) associated testing facilities in existence or under
construction as of October 11, 2010.
``(b) Discharge of Requirements.--In meeting the requirements of
subsection (a), the Administrator--
``(1) shall, to the extent practicable, utilize ground-
based manufacturing capability, ground testing activities,
launch and operations infrastructure, and workforce expertise;
``(2) shall, to the extent practicable, minimize the
modification and development of ground infrastructure and
maximize the utilization of existing (as of October 11, 2010)
software, vehicle, and mission operations processes;
``(3) shall complete construction and activation of the A-3
test stand with a completion goal of September 30, 2013;
``(4) may procure, develop, and flight test applicable
components; and
``(5) shall take appropriate actions to ensure timely and
cost-effective development of the Space Launch System and the
multipurpose crew vehicle, including the use of a procurement
approach that incorporates adequate and effective oversight,
the facilitation of contractor efficiencies, and the
streamlining of contract and procurement requirements.
``(c) Continuation of Contractor Support.--The Administrator may
not terminate any contract that provides the system transitions
necessary for shuttle-derived hardware to be used on the Space Launch
System described in section 71521 of this title or the multipurpose
crew vehicle described in section 71522 of this title.
``Sec. 71524. Launch support and infrastructure modernization program
``(a) In General.--The Administrator shall carry out a program the
primary purpose of which is to prepare infrastructure at the Kennedy
Space Center that is needed to enable processing and launch of the
Space Launch System. Vehicle interfaces and other ground processing and
payload integration areas should be simplified to minimize overall
costs, enhance safety, and complement the purpose of this section.
``(b) Elements.--The program required by this section shall
include--
``(1) investments to improve civil and national security
operations at the Kennedy Space Center, to enhance the overall
capabilities of the Center, and to reduce the long-term cost of
operations and maintenance;
``(2) measures to provide multi-vehicle support,
improvements in payload processing, and partnering at the
Kennedy Space Center; and
``(3) other measures that the Administrator considers
appropriate, including investments to improve launch
infrastructure at Administration flight facilities scheduled to
launch cargo to the International Space Station under the
program to develop commercial cargo transportation
capabilities.
``Sec. 71525. Development of technologies and in-space capabilities for
beyond near-Earth space missions
``(a) Development Authorized.--The Administrator may initiate
activities to develop the following:
``(1) Technologies identified as necessary elements of
missions beyond low-Earth orbit.
``(2) In-space capabilities such as refueling and storage
technology, orbital transfer stages, innovative in-space
propulsion technology, communications, and data management that
facilitate a broad range of users (including military and
commercial).
``(3) Applications defining the architecture and design of
missions beyond low-Earth orbit.
``(4) Spacesuit development and associated life support
technology.
``(5) Flagship missions.
``(b) Investments.--In developing technologies and capabilities
under subsection (a), the Administrator may make investments in--
``(1) space technologies such as advanced propulsion,
propellant depots, in situ resource utilization, and robotic
payloads or capabilities that enable human missions beyond low-
Earth orbit ultimately leading to Mars;
``(2) a space-based transfer vehicle including technologies
described in paragraph (1) with an ability to conduct space-
based operations that provide capabilities--
``(A) to integrate with the Space Launch System and
other space-based systems;
``(B) to provide opportunities for in-space
servicing of and delivery to multiple space-based
platforms; and
``(C) to facilitate international efforts to expand
human presence to deep space destinations;
``(3) advanced life support technologies and capabilities;
``(4) technologies and capabilities relating to in-space
power, propulsion, and energy systems;
``(5) technologies and capabilities relating to in-space
propellant transfer and storage;
``(6) technologies and capabilities relating to in situ
resource utilization; and
``(7) expanded research to understand the greatest
biological impediments to human deep space missions, especially
the radiation challenge.
``(c) Utilization of International Space Station as Testbed.--The
Administrator may utilize the International Space Station as a testbed
for any technology or capability developed under subsection (a) in a
manner consistent with sections 70908 through 70911 of this title.
``(d) Coordination.--The Administrator shall coordinate development
of technologies and capabilities under this section through an overall
Administration technology approach consistent with the plan required by
section 905 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 124 Stat. 2836), which
outlines how the Administration's space technology program will meet
the goal described in section 40903 of this title, including an
explanation of how the plan will link to other mission-directorate
technology efforts.
``Subchapter IV--SPACE SCIENCE
``Sec. 71541. Technology development
``The Administrator shall ensure that the Science Mission
Directorate maintains a long-term technology development program for
space and Earth science. That effort should be coordinated with an
overall Administration technology investment approach consistent with
the plan required by section 905 of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 124 Stat.
2836), which outlines how the Administration's space technology program
will meet the goal described in section 40903 of this title, including
an explanation of how the plan will link to other mission-directorate
technology efforts.
``Sec. 71542. Suborbital research activities
``(a) Management.--The Administrator shall designate an officer or
employee of the Science Mission Directorate to act as the responsible
official for all Suborbital Research in the Science Mission
Directorate. The designee shall be responsible for--
``(1) the development of short- and long-term strategic
plans for maintaining, renewing, and extending suborbital
facilities and capabilities;
``(2) monitoring progress toward goals in the plans; and
``(3) integration of suborbital activities and workforce
development within the Administration, thereby ensuring the
long-term recognition of their combined value to the
Directorate, to the Administration, and to the Nation.
``(b) Establishment of Suborbital Research Program.--The
Administrator shall establish a Suborbital Research Program within the
Science Mission Directorate that shall include the use of sounding
rockets, aircraft, high altitude balloons, suborbital reusable launch
vehicles, and commercial launch vehicles to advance science and train
the next generation of scientists and engineers in systems engineering
and systems integration, which are vital to maintaining critical skills
in the aerospace workforce. The program shall integrate existing (as of
October 11, 2010) suborbital research programs with orbital missions at
the discretion of the designated officer or employee and shall
emphasize the participation of undergraduate and graduate students and
post-doctoral researchers when formulating announcements of
opportunity.
``(c) Annual Report.--The Administrator shall report annually to
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate
and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of
Representatives on the number and type of suborbital missions conducted
in each fiscal year under this section and the number of undergraduate
and graduate students that participated in the missions.
``Sec. 71543. In-space servicing
``The Administrator shall continue to take all necessary steps to
ensure that provisions are made for robotic or human in-space servicing
and repair of all future observatory-class scientific spacecraft
intended to be deployed in Earth-orbit or at a Lagrangian point to the
extent practicable and appropriate. The Administrator should ensure
that Administration investments and future capabilities for space
technology, robotics, and human space flight take the ability to
service and repair observatory-class scientific spacecraft into
account, as appropriate, and incorporate those capabilities into design
and operational plans.
``Sec. 71544. Ongoing restoration of radioisotope thermoelectric
generator material production
``The Administrator shall, in coordination with the Secretary of
Energy, pursue a joint approach beginning in fiscal year 2011 toward
restarting and sustaining the domestic production of radioisotope
thermoelectric generator material for deep space and other science and
exploration missions. Funds authorized by the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 124
Stat. 2805) for the Administration shall be made available under a
reimbursable agreement with the Department of Energy for the purpose of
reestablishing facilities to produce fuel required for radioisotope
thermoelectric generators to enable future missions.
``Sec. 71545. Coordinated approach for robotic missions
``The Administrator shall ensure that the Exploration Systems
Mission Directorate and the Space Operations Mission Directorate
coordinate with the Science Mission Directorate on an overall approach
and plan for interagency and international collaboration on robotic
missions that are developed by the Administration or internationally
developed, including lunar, Lagrangian, near-Earth orbit, and Mars
spacecraft, such as the International Lunar Network.
``Sec. 71546. Near-Earth object survey and policy with respect to
threats posed
``(a) Policy Reaffirmation.--Congress reaffirms the policy set
forth in section 20102(g) of this title relating to surveying near-
Earth asteroids and comets.
``(b) Implementation.--Consistent with section 71103 of this title,
the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall
implement, before September 30, 2012, a policy for notifying Federal
agencies and relevant emergency response institutions of an impending
near-Earth object threat if near-term public safety is at risk, and
assign a Federal agency or agencies to be responsible for protecting
the United States and working with the international community on such
threats.''.
(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:
``Chapter 717--ADVANCING HUMAN SPACE EXPLORATION
``SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL PROVISIONS
``Sec.
``71701. Definitions.
``SUBCHAPTER II--ADVANCING HUMAN DEEP SPACE EXPLORATION
``Part A--Assuring Core Capabilities for
Exploration
``71711. Space launch system, Orion, and exploration ground systems.
``Part B--Journey to Mars
``71721. Human exploration roadmap.
``SUBCHAPTER III--ADVANCING SPACE SCIENCE
``71731. Policy on maintaining balanced space science portfolio.
``71732. Mission priorities for planetary science.
``71733. Extrasolar planet exploration strategy.
``71734. Astrobiology strategy.
``71735. Collaboration.
``SUBCHAPTER IV--SPACE TECHNOLOGY
``71741. Space technology infusion.
``71742. Space technology program.
``SUBCHAPTER V--MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCY
``Part A--Administration Information Technology
and Cybersecurity
``71751. Information technology governance.
``71752. Information technology strategic plan.
``71753. Information security plan for cybersecurity.
``Part B--Collaboration Among Mission
Directorates and Other Matters
``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.
``Subchapter I--GENERAL PROVISIONS
``Sec. 71701. Definitions
``In this chapter:
``(1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
`appropriate committees of Congress' means--
``(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate; and
``(B) the Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology of the House of Representatives.
``(2) Cis-lunar space.--The term `cis-lunar space' means
the region of space from the Earth out to and including the
region around the surface of the Moon.
``(3) Deep space.--The term `deep space' means the region
of space beyond low-Earth orbit, to include cis-lunar space.
``(4) Orion.--The term `Orion' means the multipurpose crew
vehicle described under section 71522 of this title.
``(5) Space launch system.--The term `Space Launch System'
has the meaning given the term in section 71501 of this title.
``Subchapter II--ADVANCING HUMAN DEEP SPACE EXPLORATION
``Part A--Assuring Core Capabilities for Exploration
``Sec. 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.
``Part B--Journey to Mars
``Sec. 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.
``Subchapter III--ADVANCING SPACE SCIENCE
``Sec. 71731. Policy on maintaining balanced space science portfolio
``It is the policy of the United States to ensure, to the extent
practicable, a steady cadence of large, medium, and small science
missions.
``Sec. 71732. Mission priorities for planetary science
``(a) In General.--In accordance with the priorities established in
the most recent Planetary Science Decadal Survey, the Administrator
shall ensure, to the greatest extent practicable, the completion of a
balanced set of Discovery, New Frontiers, and Flagship missions at the
cadence recommended by the most recent Planetary Science Decadal
Survey.
``(b) Mission Priority Adjustments.--Consistent with the set of
missions described in subsection (a), and while maintaining the
continuity of scientific data and steady development of capabilities
and technologies, the Administrator may seek, if necessary, adjustments
to mission priorities, schedule, and scope in light of changing budget
projections.
``Sec. 71733. Extrasolar planet exploration strategy
``(a) Strategy.--
``(1) In general.--The Administrator shall enter into an
arrangement with the National Academies to develop a science
strategy for the study and exploration of extrasolar planets,
including the use of the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite,
the James Webb Space Telescope, a potential Wide-Field Infrared
Survey Telescope mission, or any other telescope, spacecraft,
or instrument, as appropriate.
``(2) Requirements.--The strategy shall--
``(A) outline key scientific questions;
``(B) identify the most promising research in the
field;
``(C) indicate the extent to which the mission
priorities in existing decadal surveys address the key
extrasolar planet research and exploration goals;
``(D) identify opportunities for coordination with
international partners, commercial partners, and not-
for-profit partners; and
``(E) make recommendations regarding the activities
under subparagraphs (A) through (D), as appropriate.
``(b) Use of Strategy.--The Administrator shall use the strategy--
``(1) to inform roadmaps, strategic plans, and other
activities of the Administration as they relate to extrasolar
planet research and exploration; and
``(2) to provide a foundation for future activities and
initiatives related to extrasolar planet research and
exploration.
``(c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 18 months after March 21,
2017, the National Academies shall submit to the Administrator and to
the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing the strategy
developed under subsection (a).
``Sec. 71734. Astrobiology strategy
``(a) Strategy.--
``(1) In general.--The Administrator shall enter into an
arrangement with the National Academies to develop a science
strategy for astrobiology that would outline key scientific
questions, identify the most promising research in the field,
and indicate the extent to which the mission priorities in
existing decadal surveys address the search for life's origin,
evolution, distribution, and future in the universe.
``(2) Recommendations.--The strategy shall include
recommendations for coordination with international partners.
``(b) Use of Strategy.--The Administrator shall use the strategy
developed under subsection (a) in planning and funding research and
other activities and initiatives in the field of astrobiology.
``(c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 18 months after March 21,
2017, the National Academies shall submit to the Administrator and to
the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing the strategy
developed under subsection (a).
``Sec. 71735. Collaboration
``The Administration shall continue to develop first-of-a-kind
instruments that, once proved, can be transitioned to other agencies
for operations. Whenever responsibilities for the development of
sensors or for measurements are transferred to the Administration from
another agency, the Administration shall seek, to the extent possible,
to be reimbursed for the assumption of such responsibilities.
``Subchapter IV--SPACE TECHNOLOGY
``Sec. 71741. Space technology infusion
``(a) Policy.--It is the policy of the United States that the
Administrator shall develop technologies to support the
Administration's core missions, as described in section 2(3) of the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010
(Public Law 111-267, 124 Stat. 2807), and support sustained investments
in early stage innovation, fundamental research, and technologies to
expand the boundaries of the national aerospace enterprise.
``(b) Propulsion Technologies.--A goal of propulsion technologies
developed under subsection (a) shall be to significantly reduce human
travel time to Mars.
``Sec. 71742. Space technology program
``(a) Space Technology Program Authorized.--The Administrator shall
conduct a space technology program (referred to in this section as the
`Program') to research and develop advanced space technologies that
could deliver innovative solutions across the Administration's space
exploration and science missions.
``(b) Considerations.--In conducting the Program, the Administrator
shall consider--
``(1) the recommendations of the National Academies' review
of the Administration's Space Technology roadmaps and
priorities; and
``(2) the applicable enabling aspects of the stepping stone
approach to exploration under section 70504 of this title.
``(c) Requirements.--In conducting the Program, the Administrator
shall--
``(1) to the extent practicable, use a competitive process
to select research and development projects;
``(2) to the extent practicable and appropriate, use small
satellites and the Administration's suborbital and ground-based
platforms to demonstrate space technology concepts and
developments; and
``(3) as appropriate, partner with other Federal agencies,
universities, private industry, and foreign countries.
``(d) Small Business Programs.--The Administrator shall organize
and manage the Administration's Small Business Innovation Research
Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program within the
Program.
``(e) Nonduplication Certification.--The Administrator shall submit
a budget for each fiscal year, as transmitted to Congress under section
1105(a) of title 31, that avoids duplication of projects, programs, or
missions conducted by the Program with other projects, programs, or
missions conducted by another office or directorate of the
Administration.
``(f) Collaboration, Coordination, and Alignment.--The
Administrator shall--
``(1) ensure that the Administration's projects, programs,
and activities in support of technology research and
development of advanced space technologies are fully
coordinated and aligned;
``(2) ensure that the results of the projects, programs,
and activities under paragraph (1) are shared and leveraged
within the Administration; and
``(3) ensure that the organizational responsibility for
research and development activities in support of human space
exploration not initiated as of March 21, 2017, is established
on the basis of a sound rationale.
``(g) Annual Report.--The Administrator shall include in the
Administration's annual budget request for each fiscal year the
rationale for assigning organizational responsibility for, in the year
prior to the budget fiscal year, each initiated project, program, and
mission focused on research and development of advanced technologies
for human space exploration.
``Subchapter V--MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCY
``Part A--Administration Information Technology and Cybersecurity
``Sec. 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).
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 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.
``Part B--Collaboration Among Mission Directorates and Other Matters
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 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.
``Sec. 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.''.
(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
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