United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 582 — Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act

Last action — Star Print ordered on report 119-82.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Astronaut Ground Travel Support ActThis bill permits the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to use government-owned passenger vehicles to transport astronauts and other space flight participants to and from post-mission medical research and treatment activities. (After returning to earth, astronauts generally undergo a post-mission medical recovery program and may be prohibited from driving motor vehicles for varying periods of time.) Under the bill, transportation may be provided to necessary post-mission activities including medical research and the monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment of an astronaut or space flight participant before they receive post-mission clearance to operate a motor vehicle. Only astronauts employed by the U.S. government, certain international partner astronauts, and other individuals carried in launch or reentry vehicles are eligible for transportation. The bill also permits NASA to maintain, operate, and repair one or more passenger vehicles, including motor vehicles, aircraft, and other means of transportation, for the purpose of providing such post-mission transportation. The cost of transporting international partner astronauts and space flight participants not employed by the U.S. government must be reimbursed to the Department of the Treasury.

Bill Text

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The text indicates that certain lines have been added and removed from the bill S 582. Specifically, the revision includes a report on the bill that notes it has been reported in the Senate without amendment. This means that it has progressed through a certain stage in the legislative process without any changes made to its content. The practical effect of this change is that it suggests the bill is ready for further consideration by the Senate.

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582 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
582 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
582 To provide for the authorized use of Federal vehicle transportation by certain astronauts.
193 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
582 [Report No.
119-82] To provide for the authorized use of Federal vehicle transportation by certain astronauts.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To provide for the authorized use of Federal vehicle transportation by certain astronauts.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation October 20, 2025 Reported by Mr.
Cruz, without amendment _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To provide for the authorized use of Federal vehicle transportation by certain astronauts.
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Calendar No.
193 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
582 [Report No.
119-82] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To provide for the authorized use of Federal vehicle transportation by certain astronauts.
_______________________________________________________________________ October 20, 2025 Reported without amendment
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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  3. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  4. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-82.

  5. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-82.

  6. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 193.

  7. Star Print ordered on report 119-82.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 582 do?
Astronaut Ground Travel Support ActThis bill permits the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to use government-owned passenger vehicles to transport astronauts and other space flight participants to and from post-mission medical research and treatment activities. (After returning to earth, astronauts generally undergo a post-mission medical recovery program and may be prohibited from driving motor vehicles for varying periods of time.) Under the bill, transportation may be provided to necessary post-mission activities including medical research and the monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment of an astronaut or space flight participant before they receive post-mission clearance to operate a motor vehicle. Only astronauts employed by the U.S. government, certain international partner astronauts, and other individuals carried in launch or reentry vehicles are eligible for transportation. The bill also permits NASA to maintain, operate, and repair one or more passenger vehicles, including motor vehicles, aircraft, and other means of transportation, for the purpose of providing such post-mission transportation. The cost of transporting international partner astronauts and space flight participants not employed by the U.S. government must be reimbursed to the Department of the Treasury.
Who sponsors S 582?
S 582 is sponsored by Cruz, Ted (Republican) and Peters, Gary C. (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 582?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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