To maintain the rocket propulsion system testing capabilities necessary to achieve the goals of the human spaceflight exploration programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To maintain the rocket propulsion system testing capabilities necessary to achieve the goals of the human spaceflight exploration programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting research institutions and space-sector operators. The main policy domain is Science & Space, Government Operations, Transportation.
Who Benefits and How
research institutions and space-sector operators may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, research institutions and space-sector operators may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section id8f805fef44004d5f8674979bc0bcecb1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Engine Testing for Exploration Act.
- Section idbf794ab4db1f4198a04c276d26f551dd: 2. Definitions In this Act: The term Administrator means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The term government astronaut...
- Section id08ab1f85168146b68854ea2bdfddeca8: 3. Findings Congress makes the following findings: Rocket propulsion system testing is critical for the operation of the space launch system and of future...
- Section id88d7d89e402b45debb9842c5dfcbc7bc: 4. Rocket propulsion system testing The Administrator shall— maintain the rocket propulsion system testing capabilities necessary to achieve the goals of the...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To maintain the rocket propulsion system testing capabilities necessary to achieve the goals of the human spaceflight exploration programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting research institutions and space-sector operators.
Key Policy Areas
Science & Space, Government Operations, Transportation
Primary Purpose
This bill, To maintain the rocket propulsion system testing capabilities necessary to achieve the goals of the human spaceflight exploration programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting research institutions and space-sector operators.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- research institutions and space-sector operators
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- research institutions and space-sector operators
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Wicker introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_administrator"
- → The Administrator identified in the operative section
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