[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 207 (Wednesday, December 1, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H6817-H6833]
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 MAKING REVISIONS IN TITLE 51, UNITED STATES CODE AND MAKING TECHNICAL 
              AMENDMENTS TO IMPROVE THE UNITED STATES CODE

  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the 
bill (H.R. 5982) 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.
  The Clerk read the title of the bill.
  The text of the bill is as follows:

                               H.R. 5982

       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 Transportation 
    Capabilities...........................................51701'';....

       (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.--Section 20144 of title 51, 
     United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``The Administration may 
     carry out a program to award prizes only in conformity with 
     this section.''; and
       (2) in subsection (i)(4), by striking ``Committee on 
     Science and Technology'' and inserting ``Committee on 
     Science, Space, and Technology''.
       (c) Revision of Section 20145.--Section 20145 of title 51, 
     United States Code, is amended--
       (1) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections 
     (g) and (h), respectively; and
       (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.''.
       (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.--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.

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``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 3d-year estimate.''.
       (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.--
       (A) Chapter 301 of title 51, United States Code, is amended 
     by inserting a subchapter heading (in typeface styled like 
     other subchapter headings in title 51) before section 30101 
     as follows: ``SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL PROVISIONS''.
       (B) Chapter 301 of title 51, United States Code, is amended 
     by 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).
       ``(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), 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 3d-year estimate

       ``Each fiscal year, the President shall submit to Congress 
     a budget request for the Administration that includes--
       ``(1) a budget request for the immediate fiscal year and 
     the following fiscal year; and
       ``(2) budget estimates for the 3d 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,

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     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 will be equitable, enhance 
     national security, and have 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.--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, that 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;

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       ``(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).''.
       (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) Revision of Section 40308.--Section 40308(a) of title 
     51, United States Code, is amended by striking ``(5 App. 
     U.S.C.).'' and inserting ``(5 U.S.C. App.).''.
       (o) 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.
       (p) 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 (o)(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.

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       ``(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.''.
       (q) 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 (o)), 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 (o)), 
     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.''.
       (r) 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''.
       (s) 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), by striking ``the date of 
     enactment of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 
     2004,'' and inserting ``December 23, 2004,'';
       (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,''.
       (t) 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).
       (u) 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.

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``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 government astronaut as defined in section 50902 
     of this title) 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.''.
       (v) 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)--
       (i) by striking the subsection designation ``(a)'' and the 
     subsection heading ``Advisory Committee.--''; and
       (ii) by striking ``(5 App. U.S.C.),'' and inserting ``(5 
     U.S.C. App.),''; 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.''.
       (w) 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--

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       ``(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.''.
       (x) 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 2024.
       ``(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, 2024.
       ``(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

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     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.--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, 2024. 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, 2024, 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.''.
       (y) 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,''.
       (z) Enactment of Chapter 715.--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

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     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--

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       ``(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 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 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.''.
       (aa) Enactment of Chapter 717.--Title 51, United States 
     Code, as amended by subsection (z), 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.

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``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 EM-3 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, EM-1, and 
     first crewed mission, EM-2, 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 EM-3 for the 
     Space Launch System and Orion to extend human

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     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;

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       ``(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;

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       ``(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.''.
       (bb) 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 
     (o)(3)), is amended by striking ``Committee on Science and 
     Technology'' and inserting ``Committee on Science, Space, and 
     Technology''.
       (11) Section 50134(b)(1) (matter before subparagraph (A)) 
     of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking 
     ``Committee on Science and Technology'' and inserting 
     ``Committee on Science, Space, and Technology''.
       (12) Section 50505(a) of title 51, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``Committee on Science and Technology'' 
     and inserting ``Committee on Science, Space, and 
     Technology''.
       (13) Section 50703 of title 51, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``Committee on Science and Technology'' 
     and inserting ``Committee on Science, Space, and 
     Technology''.
       (14) Section 621(b) (matter before paragraph (1)) of the 
     National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization 
     Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-422, 51 U.S.C. 50903 note) is 
     amended by striking ``Committee on Science and Technology'' 
     and inserting ``Committee on Science, Space, and 
     Technology''.
       (15) Section 50906(a) of title 51, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``Committee on Science'' and inserting 
     ``Committee on Science, Space, and Technology''.
       (16) Section 50914(d)(1) of title 51, United States Code, 
     is amended by striking ``Committee on Science'' and inserting 
     ``Committee on Science, Space, and Technology''.
       (17) Section 60505(b) of title 51, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``Committee on Science and Technology'' 
     and inserting ``Committee on Science, Space, and 
     Technology''.
       (18) Section 502 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-155, 
     51 U.S.C. 70501 note) is amended--
       (A) in subsection (b) (matter before paragraph (1)), by 
     striking ``Committee on Science'' and inserting ``Committee 
     on Science, Space, and Technology''; and
       (B) in subsection (c), by striking ``Committee on Science'' 
     and inserting ``Committee on Science, Space, and 
     Technology''.
       (19) Section 313(c) of the National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration Authorization Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-391, 
     51 U.S.C. 70506 note) is amended by striking ``Committee on 
     Science'' and inserting ``Committee on Science, Space, and 
     Technology''.
       (20) Section 203(b) of the National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration Authorization Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-391, 
     51 U.S.C. 70901 note) is amended by striking ``Committee on 
     Science'' and inserting ``Committee on Science, Space, and 
     Technology''.
       (21) Section 205(b) (matter before paragraph (1)) of the 
     National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization 
     Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-391, 51 U.S.C. 70901 note) is 
     amended by striking ``Committee on Science'' and inserting 
     ``Committee on Science, Space, and Technology''.

     SEC. 4. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.

       (a) Title 5, United States Code.--Section 914 of the Ronald 
     W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
     2005 (Public Law 108-375, 5 U.S.C. 552 note) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)(1)(B), by striking ``the Land Remote 
     Sensing Policy Act of 1992 (15 U.S.C. 5601 et seq.);'' and 
     inserting ``chapter 601 of title 51, United States Code;''; 
     and
       (2) in subsection (e), by striking ``section 3 of the Land 
     Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 (15 U.S.C. 5602).'' and 
     inserting ``section 60101 of title 51, United States Code.''.
       (b) Title 28, United States Code.--
       (1) The chapter table of contents of chapter 123 of title 
     28, United States Code, is amended in the item for section 
     1932 (relating to revocation of earned release credit) by 
     striking ``1932'' and inserting ``1933''.
       (2) Section 1932 of title 28, United States Code (relating 
     to revocation of earned release credit), is redesignated as 
     section 1933 of that title.
       (c) Title 31, United States Code.--Section 1(4) of Public 
     Law 107-74 (31 U.S.C. 1113 note), is amended by striking 
     ``Section 206 of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 
     1958 (42 U.S.C. 2476).'' and inserting ``Section 20116 of 
     title 51, United States Code.''.
       (d) Title 36, United States Code.--The title table of 
     contents of title 36, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in the item for chapter 23, by striking ``Council'' and 
     inserting ``Museum''; and
       (2) in the item for chapter 307, by striking ``For'' and 
     inserting ``for''.
       (e) Title 42, United States Code.--
       (1) Section 602(b)(1) of the National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 
     18362(b)(1)) is amended by striking ``section 302 of this 
     Act.'' and inserting ``section 71521 of title 51, United 
     States Code.''.
       (2) Section 603 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18363) is 
     amended--
       (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``(42 U.S.C. 
     17761(a)),'' and inserting ``(51 U.S.C. 70501 note),''; and
       (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``(42 U.S.C. 
     17761(a)).'' and inserting ``(51 U.S.C. 70501 note).''.
       (f) Title 51, United States Code.--
       (1) Section 2 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public 
     Law 115-10, 51 U.S.C. 10101 note) is amended--
       (A) in paragraph (8), by striking ``section 504(a) of the 
     National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization 
     Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18354(a)).'' and inserting ``section 
     70911(a) of title 51, United States Code.'';
       (B) in paragraph (10), by striking ``section 303 of the 
     National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization 
     Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18323).'' and inserting ``section 
     71522 of title 51, United States Code.''; and
       (C) in paragraph (11), by striking ``section 3 of the 
     National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization 
     Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18302).'' and inserting ``section 
     71501 of title 51, United States Code.''.
       (2) Section 20302(c) of title 51, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``section 303 of the 
     National Aeronautics and Space

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     Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18323).'' 
     and inserting ``section 71522 of this title.''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) by striking ``means has the meaning'' and inserting 
     ``has the meaning''; and
       (ii) by striking ``section 3 of the National Aeronautics 
     and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 
     18302).'' and inserting ``section 71501 of this title.''.
       (3) Section 202 of the National Space Grant College and 
     Fellowship Act (Public Law 100-147, title II, 51 U.S.C. 40301 
     note) is amended--
       (A) by striking ``The Congress finds'' and inserting ``(a) 
     Congress finds''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(b) The definitions in section 40302 of title 51, United 
     States Code, apply in this section.''.
       (4) Section 50111(c)(2) of title 51, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (A) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``section 301(b)(2) of 
     the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition 
     Authorization Act of 2017;'' and inserting ``section 70912(2) 
     of this title;'';
       (B) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``section 432 of the 
     National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition 
     Authorization Act of 2017;'' and inserting ``section 71721 of 
     this title;''; and
       (C) in subparagraph (J) (matter before clause (i)), by 
     striking ``section 503 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18353),'' 
     and inserting ``section 70910 of this title,''.
       (5) Section 302(c)(1) of the National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public 
     Law 115-10, 51 U.S.C. 50111 note) is amended by striking 
     ``(42 U.S.C. 18301 et seq.)'' and inserting ``(Public Law 
     111-267; 124 Stat. 2805)''.
       (6) Section 501 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 (Public 
     Law 102-588, 51 U.S.C. 50501 note) is amended by striking 
     ``The Congress finds that--'' and inserting the following:
       ``(a) Definitions.--The definitions in section 50501 of 
     title 51, United States Code, apply in this section.
       ``(b) In General.--Congress finds that--''.
       (7) Section 70501(a)(2) of title 51, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``section 421(f) of the National 
     Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization 
     Act of 2017'' and inserting ``section 71711(c) of this 
     title''.
       (8) Section 70504(a) of title 51, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``section 202(b)(5) of 
     the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
     Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18312(b)(5));'' and 
     inserting ``section 71512(b)(5) of this title;''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``section 432 of the 
     National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition 
     Authorization Act of 2017.'' and inserting ``section 71721 of 
     this title.''.

     SEC. 5. TRANSITIONAL AND SAVINGS PROVISIONS.

       (a) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Restated provision.--The term ``restated provision'' 
     means a provision of title 51, United States Code, that is 
     enacted by section 3.
       (2) Source provision.--The term ``source provision'' means 
     a provision of law that is replaced by a restated provision.
       (b) Cutoff Date.--The restated provisions replace certain 
     provisions of law enacted on or before October 19, 2021. If a 
     law enacted after that date amends or repeals a source 
     provision, that law is deemed to amend or repeal, as the case 
     may be, the corresponding restated provision. If a law 
     enacted after that date is otherwise inconsistent with a 
     restated provision or a provision of this Act, that law 
     supersedes the restated provision or provision of this Act to 
     the extent of the inconsistency.
       (c) Original Date of Enactment Unchanged.--A restated 
     provision is deemed to have been enacted on the date of 
     enactment of the corresponding source provision.
       (d) References to Restated Provisions.--A reference to a 
     restated provision is deemed to refer to the corresponding 
     source provision.
       (e) References to Source Provisions.--A reference to a 
     source provision, including a reference in a regulation, 
     order, or other law, is deemed to refer to the corresponding 
     restated provision.
       (f) Regulations, Orders, and Other Administrative 
     Actions.--A regulation, order, or other administrative action 
     in effect under a source provision continues in effect under 
     the corresponding restated provision.
       (g) Actions Taken and Offenses Committed.--An action taken 
     or an offense committed under a source provision is deemed to 
     have been taken or committed under the corresponding restated 
     provision.

     SEC. 6. REPEALS.

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

                        Schedule of Laws Repealed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          United States
                Act                       Section          Code Former
                                                         Classification
------------------------------------------------------------------------
National Aeronautics and Space       104                31 U.S.C. 1105
 Administration Authorization Act,                       note
 Fiscal Year 1989 (Public Law 100-
 685)
National Aeronautics and Space       210                51 U.S.C. 30103
 Administration Authorization Act,                       note
 Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102-
 588)
National Aeronautics and Space       201                42 U.S.C. 18311
 Administration Authorization Act
 of 2010 (Public Law 111-267)
                                     202                42 U.S.C. 18312
                                     301(b)             42 U.S.C.
                                                         18321(b)
                                     302                42 U.S.C. 18322
                                     303                42 U.S.C. 18323
                                     304                42 U.S.C. 18324
                                     305                42 U.S.C. 18325
                                     308                42 U.S.C. 18326
                                     401                42 U.S.C. 18341
                                     403                42 U.S.C. 18342
                                     501                42 U.S.C. 18351
                                     502                42 U.S.C. 18352
                                     503(a)             42 U.S.C.
                                                         18353(a)
                                     503(d)             42 U.S.C.
                                                         18353(d)
                                     503(e)             42 U.S.C.
                                                         18353(e)
                                     503(f)             42 U.S.C.
                                                         18353(f)
                                     504                42 U.S.C. 18354
                                     702                42 U.S.C. 18371
                                     703                42 U.S.C. 18372
                                     704                42 U.S.C. 18373
                                     706                42 U.S.C. 18374
                                     801                42 U.S.C. 18381
                                     802(b) through     42 U.S.C.
                                      (e)                18382(b)
                                                         through (e)
                                     804                42 U.S.C. 18383
                                     805                42 U.S.C. 18384
                                     806(b), (c)        42 U.S.C.
                                                         18385(b), (c)
                                     807                42 U.S.C. 18386
                                     808                42 U.S.C. 18387
                                     902                42 U.S.C. 18401
                                     903                42 U.S.C. 18402

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                                     904                42 U.S.C. 18403
                                     906                42 U.S.C. 18404
                                     907                42 U.S.C. 18405
                                     1202(b)            42 U.S.C.
                                                         18441(b)
                                     1203(b)            42 U.S.C.
                                                         18442(b)
                                     1206               42 U.S.C. 18444
                                     1207               42 U.S.C. 18445
America COMPETES Reauthorization     202(b)             51 U.S.C. note
 Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-358)                        prec. 40901
                                     203(c)             51 U.S.C. note
                                                         prec. 30501
                                     204(b)             51 U.S.C. 20303
                                                         note
National Defense Authorization Act   913(a), (b)        51 U.S.C. 30701
 for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law                        note
 112-239)
Science Appropriations Act, 2013     (1st, 2d provisos  51 U.S.C. 20145
 (Public Law 113-6, div. B, title     under heading      note
 III)                                 ``construction
                                      and
                                      environmental
                                      compliance and
                                      restoration'',
                                      at 127 Stat.
                                      263)
Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers,   3                  51 U.S.C. note
 Innovators, Researchers, and                            prec. 40901
 Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act
 (Public Law 115-7)
National Aeronautics and Space       301(b)             51 U.S.C. 50111
 Administration Transition                               note
 Authorization Act of 2017 (Public
 Law 115-10)
                                     301(c)             42 U.S.C. 18351,
                                                         51 U.S.C. 50111
                                                         note
                                     302(d)             42 U.S.C. 18311,
                                                         51 U.S.C. 50111
                                                         note
                                     302(e)             51 U.S.C. 50111
                                                         note
                                     302(f)             42 U.S.C. 18341,
                                                         51 U.S.C. 50111
                                                         note
                                     302(g)             51 U.S.C. 50111
                                                         note
                                     302(h)(2)          51 U.S.C. 50111
                                                         note
                                     303(c)             51 U.S.C. 50111,
                                                         51 U.S.C. 50111
                                                         note
                                     421(b)(2)          51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     421(d)             51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     421(f)             51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     421(g)             51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     432(b)             51 U.S.C. 20302
                                                         note
                                     501(b)             51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     502(b)             51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     508                51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     509                51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     517                51 U.S.C. 20113
                                                         note
                                     701(c)             51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     701(d)             51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     702(a)             51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     702(b)             51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     702(c)             51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     702(d)             51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     702(e)             51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     702(f)(1)          51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     702(h)             51 U.S.C. 20301
                                                         note
                                     811(a)             51 U.S.C. 20111
                                                         note
                                     812                51 U.S.C. 20111
                                                         note
                                     813(b)             51 U.S.C. 20111
                                                         note
                                     821                51 U.S.C. 20111
                                                         note
                                     822(c)             51 U.S.C. 50131
                                                         note
                                     824(b)(1)          51 U.S.C. note
                                                         prec. 40901
                                     825(c)             51 U.S.C. 50131
                                                         note
                                     826                51 U.S.C. 70102
                                                         note
                                     837(b)             51 U.S.C. 31502
                                                         note
                                     837(c)             51 U.S.C. 31502
                                                         note
                                     837(d)             51 U.S.C. 31502
                                                         note
                                     837(e)             51 U.S.C. 31502
                                                         note
                                     841(b)             51 U.S.C. 20113
                                                         note
                                     841(c)             51 U.S.C. 20113
                                                         note
                                     841(d)             51 U.S.C. 20113
                                                         note
                                     841(e)             51 U.S.C. 20113
                                                         note
Women in Aerospace Education Act     3                  51 U.S.C. note
 (Public Law 115-303)                                    prec. 40901
William M. (Mac) Thornberry          9406               51 U.S.C. note
 National Defense Authorization Act                      prec. 40901
 for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law
 116-283)
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  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from New 
York (Mr. Nadler) and the gentleman from California (Mr. Issa) each 
will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New York.


                             General Leave

  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may 
have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and 
include extraneous material on H.R. 5982.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from New York?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, as I explained during consideration of H.R. 5961, this 
bill is part of the Office of Law Revision Counsel's ongoing effort to 
keep positive-law titles of the U.S. Code up to date.
  H.R. 5982 would make revisions in title 51 of the Code, which covers 
national and commercial space programs. Since it was created as a 
positive-law title in 2010, Congress has adopted several important 
reforms to the subject matter of title 51. Some of these new laws were 
placed into the nonpositive title 42, covering public health and 
welfare, while OLRC located others in notes to title 51. H.R. 5982 
incorporates these recent statutes into the body of title 51 itself.
  I thank the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Mrs. Fischbach) for 
introducing this legislation. I urge all Members to support it, and I 
reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, as this section for the Judiciary Committee 
comes to a close, I want to thank the chairman for his hard work and 
cooperative nature as we went through each and every one of these 
pieces of legislation, first at the committee and now in the full 
House.
  Often members of the public see Members of Congress not getting 
along, not getting things done, and sometimes the most tedious work is 
that which we do in the most congenial and noncombative manner. This is 
a good example of it. Hopefully the public will take note that Members 
of Congress can and do work together to do the American people's work.
  Again, I want to thank the chairman for his diligent work. Mr. 
Speaker, I urge support for this piece of legislation, and I yield back 
the balance of my time.
  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the gentlewoman from Minnesota 
(Mrs. Fischbach) for her leadership in introducing this legislation. I 
also appreciate the comments of the gentleman from California (Mr. 
Issa) on bipartisanship.
  In this era, when the press portrays us as constantly at each other's 
throats, when the public gets the impression that we never work 
together, that Congress is totally broken, the fact of the matter is, 
we often work together and we often pass bipartisan legislation. It 
doesn't get the publicity. It is not as exciting as when we fight 
amongst ourselves. The press doesn't report it, but it is vital to the 
success of the United States.
  I congratulate all involved with this legislation, and in particular 
Mr. Issa and the others on the Judiciary Committee who have worked so 
hard on these bills. I urge everyone to support them, and I yield back 
the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler) that the House suspend the rules 
and pass the bill, H.R. 5982.
  The question was taken.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds 
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
  Mrs. GREENE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and 
nays.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 
8, the yeas and nays are ordered.
  Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this motion 
are postponed.

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