3.0.0 6531 2023-01-11T13:33:53Z 2023-01-11T13:33:53Z House HR 2016-12-20 114 [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. SMITH of Texas:H.R. 6531.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 18:The Congress shall have power to make all Laws which shallbe necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department of Officer thereof.[Page H7622]]]> hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee House Standing Referred to 2016-12-20T21:00:30Z TREAT Astronauts Act 114 6076 HR 2016-12-08 Received in the Senate. Related bill CRS National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016 114 3346 S 2016-12-12 Held at the desk. 16:49:24 Related bill CRS 2016-12-20 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2016-12-20 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2016-12-20 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress S000583 Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] LAMAR SMITH R TX 21 N Science, Technology, Communications Accidents Administrative law and regulatory procedures Advanced technology and technological innovations Advisory bodies Astronomy Aviation and airports Business ethics Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits Computer security and identity theft Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Elementary and secondary education Executive agency funding and structure Federal officials Government buildings, facilities, and property Government liability Government studies and investigations Health information and medical records Higher education Historic sites and heritage areas Manufacturing Medical research Medical tests and diagnostic methods Mental health National Aeronautics and Space Administration Public contracts and procurement Public-private cooperation Research administration and funding Research and development Science and engineering education Scientific communication Solid waste and recycling Space flight and exploration Spacecraft and satellites Student aid and college costs Technology assessment Technology transfer and commercialization Transportation costs Transportation safety and security Worker safety and health Science, Technology, Communications 00 2016-12-20 Introduced in House 2017-02-01T20:39:28Z National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016

This bill authorizes specified National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) programs for FY2017.

It modifies and states policy governing certain NASA space and exploration programs, including:

  • the International Space Station and low-Earth orbit,
  • Mars exploration,
  • deep space exploration, and
  • the Asteroid Robotic Redirect Mission.

To Research, Evaluate, Assess, and Treat Astronauts Act or the TREAT Astronauts Act

NASA may provide for:

  • medical monitoring and diagnosis of former U.S. astronauts and former payload specialists for conditions potentially associated with human space flight, and
  • the treatment of those astronauts and payload specialists for conditions associated with human space flight, including scientific and medical tests for psychological and medical conditions.

NASA shall conduct a space technology program for the research and development of advanced space technologies.

The bill requires the development of a strategic plan to guide NASA information technology operations and an information security plan for cybersecurity.

]]> National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016 Display Title National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016 Official Title as Introduced To authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill TREAT Astronauts Act Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill To Research, Evaluate, Assess, and Treat Astronauts Act Introduced in House 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114hr6531ih/xml/BILLS-114hr6531ih.xml 2016-12-20 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.