[House Report 117-192]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]


117th Congress   }                                   {        Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 1st Session     }                                   {        117-192

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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

                                _______
                                

 November 30, 2021.--Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
                                printed

                                _______
                                

    Mr. Nadler, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted the 
                               following

                              R E P O R T

                        [To accompany H.R. 5982]

    The Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred 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.

                                CONTENTS

                                                                   Page
Purpose and Summary..............................................     1
Background and Need for the Legislation..........................     1
Hearings.........................................................     3
Committee Consideration..........................................     3
Committee Votes..................................................     3
Committee Oversight Findings.....................................     3
Committee Estimate of Budgetary Effects..........................     3
New Budget Authority and Congressional Budget Office Cost 
  Estimate.......................................................     3
Duplication of Federal Programs..................................     4
Performance Goals and Objectives.................................     4
Advisory on Earmarks.............................................     4
Section-by-Section Analysis......................................     4
Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported............    27

                          Purpose and Summary

    H.R. 5982 would revise title 51, United States Code, to add 
recently adopted laws, and to make other necessary technical 
corrections to references in other titles of the Code.

                Background and Need for the Legislation

    The House has assigned to the Judiciary Committee 
responsibility for the ``Revision and codification of the 
Statutes of the United States.''\1\ In modern practice, this 
responsibility entails periodically updating the United States 
Code (``the Code''). Currently organized in 54 titles based on 
subject matter, the Code contains all of the general and 
permanent laws of the United States. Congress created the Code 
in 1926 to compile federal laws into a sensible, up-to-date 
collection that would spare people the labor of searching for 
laws in the chronologically-organized volumes of the Statutes 
at Large.\2\ To date, 27 of these 54 titles have been enacted 
into ``positive law,'' which means the text of these titles is 
itself the law,\3\ while the remaining titles are ``non-
positive,'' meaning that they organize federal statutes for 
users' convenience, but do not themselves have the force of 
law.\4\
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    \1\Clause 1(l)(17) of House Rule X.
    \2\The Statutes at Large is the collection of laws passed in a 
particular session of Congress, arranged in sequence by public law 
number, https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/publications/
statutes.html. The content of the Statutes at Large is considered 
``legal evidence of laws, concurrent resolutions, treaties, 
international agreements other than treaties, proclamations by the 
President, and proposed or ratified amendments to the Constitution of 
the United States therein contained, in all the courts of the United 
States, the several States, and the Territories and insular possessions 
of the United States.'' 1 U.S.C. Sec. 112.
    \3\For example, H.R. 2694 (117th Congress) proposes amending Title 
18 (``Crimes and Criminal Procedure''), which is a positive title of 
the U.S. Code, so it is drafted to directly amend a provision of that 
title (``Section 4285 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in 
the first sentence. . . .''). The content of positive-law Code titles 
is considered ``legal evidence of the laws therein contained, in all 
the courts of the United States, the several States, and the 
Territories and insular possessions of the United States.'' 1 U.S.C. 
Sec. 204.
    \4\For example, H.R. 2922 (117th Congress) proposes amending 
section 101(b) of the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act, which 
is compiled in Title 34 (``Crime Control and Law Enforcement''), a non-
positive title of the Code. In this situation, the bill amends the 
underlying law and includes a parenthetical citation to its location in 
Title 34 as a convenience (``Section 101(b) of the Elder Abuse 
Prevention and Prosecution Act (34 U.S.C. 21711(b)) is amended to read 
. . .''). The contents of non-positive titles ``establish prima facie 
the laws of the United States, general and permanent in their nature, 
in force on the day preceding the commencement of the session following 
the last session the legislation of which is included.'' 1 U.S.C. 
Sec. 204.
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    The entity responsible for updating the Code as Congress 
passes new laws or amends existing ones is the Office of the 
Law Revision Counsel (OLRC).\5\ Established within the House of 
Representatives, OLRC's purpose is ``to develop and keep 
current an official and positive codification of the laws of 
the United States,'' while maintaining strict impartiality as 
to issues of legislative policy.\6\ The Judiciary Committee 
plays an essential role in two of OLRC's important functions. 
OLRC is required:
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    \5\Office of the Law Revision Counsel (hereinafter OLRC), U.S. 
Code, home page, https://uscode.house.gov/.
    \6\H. Res. 988 (93d Congress), Sec. 205(c), as enacted into law by 
Pub. L. 93-554 (2 U. S. C. Sec. 285a).
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          (1) To prepare, and submit to the Committee on the 
        Judiciary one title at a time, a complete compilation, 
        restatement, and revision of the general and permanent 
        laws of the United States which conforms to the 
        understood policy, intent, and purpose of the Congress 
        in the original enactments, with such amendments and 
        corrections as will remove ambiguities, contradictions, 
        and other imperfections both of substance and of form, 
        separately stated, with a view to the enactment of each 
        title as positive law.
    The Judiciary Committee therefore plays a key role in 
maintaining the accuracy of the U.S. Code. OLRC regularly 
submits to the Committee proposed legislation that carries out 
its mission to keep the Code current and correct. The Judiciary 
Committee then considers and reports this legislation to the 
House. If the legislation passes into law, OLRC implements the 
changes in the Code.
    H.R. 5982, which amends title 51 of the Code (National and 
Commercial Space Programs), represents one of OLRC's recent 
efforts to keep positive-laws titles in the Code up to date. 
Since it was created as a positive-law title in 2010,\7\ 
Congress has adopted several important reforms to the subject 
matter of title 51.\8\ Some of these new laws were placed into 
the non-positive title 42 (the Public Health and Welfare), 
while OLRC located others in notes to title 51. Section 3 of 
this legislation incorporates these recent statutes into the 
body of title 51 itself. Section 4 of the bill corrects cross 
references to the three laws that occur in other titles of the 
Code. An earlier version of this bill was introduced in the 
115th Congress.\9\
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    \7\P.L. 111-314
    \8\OLRC web site, Positive Law Codification, Title 51, United 
States Code, https://uscode.house.gov/codification/t51/index.html.
    \9\H.R. 6342 (115th Congress).
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                                Hearings

    The Committee did not hold any hearings related to H.R. 
5982.

                        Committee Consideration

    On November 17, 2021, the Committee met in open session and 
ordered the bill, H.R. 5982, favorably reported without an 
amendment, by a voice vote, a quorum being present.

                            Committee Votes

    No roll call votes occurred during the Committee's 
consideration of H.R. 5982.

                      Committee Oversight Findings

    In compliance with clause 3(c)(1) of House Rule XIII, the 
Committee advises that the findings and recommendations of the 
Committee, based on oversight activities under clause 2(b)(1) 
of House Rule X, are incorporated in the descriptive portions 
of this report.

                Committee Estimate of Budgetary Effects

    Pursuant to clause 3(d)(1) of House Rule XIII, the 
Committee adopts as its own the cost estimate prepared by the 
Director of the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to section 
402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.

   New Budget Authority and Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate

    Pursuant to clause 3(c)(2) of House Rule XIII and section 
308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, and pursuant to 
clause (3)(c)(3) of House Rule XIII and section 402 of the 
Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Committee has requested 
but not received from the Director of Congressional Budget 
Office (CBO) a budgetary analysis and a cost estimate of this 
bill. Based on CBO's analysis of a similar bill (H.R. 3239) 
transmitted to the Committee on June 14, 2021, the Committee 
estimates that H.R. 5982 would have no effect on the federal 
budget.

                    Duplication of Federal Programs

    Pursuant to clause 3(c)(5) of House Rule XIII, no provision 
of H.R. 5982 establishes or reauthorizes a program of the 
federal government known to be duplicative of another federal 
program.

                    Performance Goals and Objectives

    The Committee states that pursuant to clause 3(c)(4) of 
House Rule XIII, H.R. 5982 would help implement an editorial 
reclassification to portions of the United States Code, with 
the goal of improving and modernizing the overall organization 
of the Code.

                          Advisory on Earmarks

    In accordance with clause 9 of House Rule XXI, H.R. 5982 
does not contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax 
benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 
9(e), or 9(f) of House Rule XXI.

                      Section-by-Section Analysis

    The section-by-section analysis prepared by the OLRC is as 
follows:

                      Section-by-Section Analysis


Section 1--Table of Contents

    Section 1 of the bill provides a table of contents for the 
Act.

Section 2--Purposes; Restatement Does Not Change Meaning or Effect of 
        Existing Law

Section 2(a)

    Section 2(a) of the bill provides that the purposes are 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.

Section 2(b)(1)

    Section 2(b)(1) of the bill provides that the restatement 
of existing law does not change the meaning or effect of the 
existing law (see the explanation above, under the heading 
``Restatement Does Not Change Meaning or Effect of Existing 
Law'').

Section 2(b)(2)

    Section 2(b)(2) of the bill creates a rule of construction 
to provide that, notwithstanding the plain meaning rule or 
other rules of statutory construction, a change in wording made 
in the restatement of existing law serves to clarify the 
existing law, but not to change the meaning or effect of the 
existing law. This rule of construction applies whether or not 
a change in wording is explained by a revision note appearing 
in a congressional report accompanying the bill. The bill 
provides that if such a revision note does appear, a court is 
required to consider the revision note in interpreting the 
change.

Section 3--Revision of Title 51, United States Code

Section 3(a)

    Section 3(a) of the bill makes technical amendments to the 
title table of contents of title 51, United States Code.

Section 3(b)

    Section 3(b) of the bill amends section 20144 of title 51, 
United States Code. Paragraph (1) amends section 20144(a) of 
title 51, United States Code, by striking the last sentence 
(``The Administration may carry out a program to award prizes 
only in conformity with this section.'') in accordance with 
section 105(b) of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 
2010 (Public Law 111-358, 124 Stat. 3993). Paragraph (2) amends 
section 20144(i)(4) of title 51, United States Code, by 
striking ``Committee on Science and Technology'' and inserting 
``Committee on Science, Space, and Technology'' on authority of 
rule X(1)(p) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, 
adopted by House Resolution No. 5 (112th Congress, January 5, 
2011).

Section 3(c)

    Section 3(c) of the bill amends section 20145 of title 51, 
United States Code, to incorporate a permanent provision from 
the Science Appropriations Act, 2013 (Public Law 113-6, div. B, 
title III). Paragraph (1) amends section 20145 of title 51, 
United States Code, by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as 
subsections (g) and (h), respectively. Paragraph (2) amends 
section 20145 of title 51, United States Code, by inserting a 
new subsection (f). The source provision citations along with 
any revision notes are set out below.

                             Section 20145


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
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20145(f).............................  51 U.S.C. 20145 note.              Pub. L. 113-6, div. B, title III (1st,
                                                                           2d provisos under heading
                                                                           ``CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL
                                                                           COMPLIANCE AND RESTORATION'', at 127
                                                                           Stat. 263), Mar. 26, 2013, 127 Stat.
                                                                           263.
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    In subsection (f), the words ``hereafter, notwithstanding 
section 315 of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 
(51 U.S.C. 20145)'' are omitted as unnecessary because the 
provision is being incorporated into permanent law as part of 
section 20145 of title 51, United States Code, which restates 
section 315 of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958.
    In subsection (f), the words ``the Administration 
construction and environmental compliance and restoration 
appropriations account'' are substituted for ``this account'' 
for clarity.

Section 3(d)

    Section 3(d) of the bill amends section 20303 of title 51, 
United States Code. Paragraph (1) amends section 20303(c) of 
title 51, United States Code, by striking ``(42 U.S.C. 
16611(d))'' and inserting ``(Public Law 109-155, 119 Stat. 
2900)'' to eliminate an obsolete citation. Paragraph (2) amends 
section 20303 of title 51, United States Code, by redesignating 
subsection (d) as subsection (e). Paragraph (3) amends section 
20303 of title 51, United States Code, by inserting subsection 
(d). The source provision citations along with any revision 
notes are set out below.

                             Section 20303


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
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20303(d).............................  51 U.S.C. 20303 note.              Pub. L. 111-358, title II, Sec.
                                                                           204(b), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3994.
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    In subsection (d)(1), in the matter before subparagraph 
(A), the words ``Pursuant to the authority provided in title II 
of the America COMPETES Act (Public Law 110-69)'' are omitted 
as unnecessary because the provision is being incorporated into 
the restatement of the relevant portion of title II of the 
America COMPETES Act.
    In subsection (d)(1), in the matter before subparagraph 
(A), the words ``to the extent possible'' are substituted for 
``where possible'' for clarity.
    In subsection (d)(2), the words ``expanded efforts and 
enhancements'' are substituted for ``these enhancements'' for 
clarity.

Section 3(e)

    Section 3(e) of the bill revises chapter 301 of title 51, 
United States Code, to incorporate new provisions and improve 
the organization of the chapter.

Section 3(e)(1)

    Section 3(e)(1) of the bill amends the heading of chapter 
301 of title 51, United States Code.

Section 3(e)(2)

    Section 3(e)(2) of the bill amends the table of contents of 
chapter 301 of title 51, United States Code.

Section 3(e)(3)

    Section 3(e)(3) of the bill redesignates certain existing 
sections of chapter 301 of title 51, United States Code.

Section 3(e)(4)

    Section 3(e)(4) of the bill designates subchapters of 
chapter 301 of title 51, United States Code.

Section 3(e)(5)

    Section 3(e)(5) of the bill amends section 30103 (Baselines 
and cost controls) of title 51, United States Code, as 
redesignated by section 3(e)(3)(B) of the bill, by striking 
``Committee on Science and Technology'' and inserting 
``Committee on Science, Space, and Technology'', in several 
places, on authority of rule X(1)(p) of the Rules of the House 
of Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 5 (112th 
Congress, January 5, 2011).

Section 3(e)(6)

    Section 3(e)(6) of the bill enacts sections 30104 and 30105 
of title 51, United States Code. The source provision citations 
along with any revision notes are set out below.

                             Section 30104


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
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 30104...............................   51 U.S.C. 30103 note.              Pub. L. 102-588, title II, Sec. 210,
                                                                           Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5115.
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                             Section 30105


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
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 30105...............................   42 U.S.C. 18442(b).                Pub. L. 111-267, title XII, Sec.
                                                                           1203(b), Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat.
                                                                           2842.
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    In subsection (a), the words ``Not later than April 30 of 
each year'' are substituted for ``Not later than 90 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act [October 11, 2010], and not 
later than April 30 of each year thereafter'' to eliminate 
obsolete language.

Section 3(e)(7)

    Section 3(e)(7) of the bill amends section 30121 of title 
51, United States Code, as redesignated and transferred by 
section 3(e)(3)(A) of the bill. Subparagraph (A) amends the 
heading of section 30121 of title 51, United States Code. 
Subparagraph (B) amends section 30121(b) of title 51, United 
States Code, in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking 
``Committee on Science and Technology'' and inserting 
``Committee on Science, Space, and Technology'' on authority of 
rule X(1)(p) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, 
adopted by House Resolution No. 5 (112th Congress, January 5, 
2011).

Section 3(e)(8)

    Section 3(e)(8) of the bill enacts sections 30122 and 30123 
of title 51, United States Code. The source provision citations 
along with any revision notes are set out below.

                             Section 30122


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
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 30122...............................   42 U.S.C. 18384.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           805, Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2833.
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                             Section 30123


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
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 30123...............................   31 U.S.C. 1105 note.               Pub. L. 100-685, title I, Sec. 104,
                                                                           Nov. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 4086.
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    In this section, the words ``Each fiscal year'' are 
substituted for ``Commencing in fiscal year 1990 and every year 
thereafter'' to eliminate obsolete language.

Section 3(f)

    Section 3(f) of the bill amends section 30310 of title 51, 
United States Code, to correct an erroneous citation.

Section 3(g)

    Section 3(g) of the bill enacts section 30311 of title 51, 
United States Code. The source provision citations along with 
any revision notes are set out below.

                             Section 30311


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
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 30311...............................   42 U.S.C. 18444(a) through (c).    Pub. L. 111-267, title XII, Sec.
                                                                           1206(a) through (c), Oct. 11, 2010,
                                                                           124 Stat. 2843.
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    In subparagraph (c)(1), the words ``amend acquisition and 
procurement policy in effect on October 11, 2010, to require 
the purchase of electronic parts'' are substituted for ``amend 
existing acquisition and procurement policy to purchase 
electronic parts'' for clarity.

Section 3(h)

    Section 3(h) of the bill enacts sections 30505 and 30506 of 
title 51, United States Code. The source provision citations 
along with any revision notes are set out below.

                             Section 30505


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
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 30505(a)............................   42 U.S.C. 18445(c).                Pub. L. 111-267, title XII, Sec.
                                                                           1207, Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2844.
 30505(b)............................   42 U.S.C. 18445(a).
 30505(c)............................   42 U.S.C. 18445(b).
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    In subsection (b)(1), the words ``On a biennial basis'' are 
substituted for ``Not later than 120 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act [October 11, 2010], and on a biennial 
basis thereafter'' to eliminate obsolete language.
    In subsection (b)(2), the reference to ``section 3555 of 
title 44'' is substituted for ``section 3545 of title 44'' to 
correct an error in the source law. Section 2(a) of the Federal 
Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-
283, 128 Stat. 3073) struck section 3545 of title 44, United 
States Code, and enacted similar provisions as section 3555 of 
title 44, United States Code.

                             Section 30506


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
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 30506(a)............................   51 U.S.C. note prec. 30501.        Pub. L. 111-358, title II, Sec.
                                                                           203(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3994.
 30506(b)............................   (no source)
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    Subsection (b) is added for clarity.

Section 3(i)

    Section 3(i) of the bill amends section 30704(2) of title 
51, United States Code, to update the reference to refer to the 
relevant provisions of the former Buy American Act, which are 
now restated in chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code.

Section 3(j)

    Section 3(j) of the bill enacts section 30705 of title 51, 
United States Code. The source provision citations along with 
any revision notes are set out below.

                             Section 30705


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
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 30705(a)(1).........................   (no source)
 30705(a)(2).........................   51 U.S.C. 30701 note.              Pub. L. 112-239, div. A, title IX,
                                                                           Sec. 913(b)(4), Jan. 2, 2013, 126
                                                                           Stat. 1875.
 30705(b)............................   51 U.S.C. 30701 note.              Pub. L. 112-239, div. A, title IX,
                                                                           Sec. 913(a), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat.
                                                                           1874.
 30705(c)............................   51 U.S.C. 30701 note.              Pub. L. 112-239, div. A, title IX,
                                                                           Sec. 913(b)(1) through (3), Jan. 2,
                                                                           2013, 126 Stat. 1874.
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    In subsection (a)(1), the definition for ``congressional 
defense committees'' is added to carry forward the appropriate 
definition from section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States 
Code, in accordance with section 3 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (10 U.S.C. 101 note).

Section 3(k)

    Section 3(k) of the bill redesignates chapter 315 of title 
51, United States Code, as chapter 399 of title 51, United 
States Code, and redesignates the sections in the chapter 
accordingly.

Section 3(l)(1)

    Section 3(l)(1) of the bill inserts a new chapter 315 in 
title 51, United States Code. In new chapter 315 of title 51, 
United States Code, section 31501 restates selected provisions 
of section 837 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public Law 
115-10, 131 Stat. 69), which were previously classified to 51 
U.S.C. 31502 note. The source provision citations along with 
any revision notes are set out below.

               CHAPTER 315--FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE


                             Section 31501


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
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 31501(a)............................   51 U.S.C. 31502 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           837(b), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 70.
 31501(b)............................   51 U.S.C. 31502 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           837(c), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 70.
 31501(c)............................   51 U.S.C. 31502 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           837(d), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 70.
 31501(d)............................   51 U.S.C. 31502 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           837(e), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 71.
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Section 3(l)(2)

    Section 3(l)(2)(A) of the bill redesignates section 39902 
of title 51, United States Code, as redesignated by section 
3(k)(3)(B) of the bill, as section 31502 of title 51, United 
States Code, and transfers it to appear after section 31501 of 
title 51, United States Code.
    Section 3(l)(2)(B) of the bill amends the heading of 
section 31502 of title 51, United States Code, to conform to 
the heading used in the original source law, section 1002 of 
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization 
Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-422, 122 Stat. 4806).
    Section 3(l)(2)(C) of the bill makes conforming amendments 
to chapter 399 of title 51, United States Code.

Section 3(m)

    Section 3(m) of the bill amends section 39901 of title 51, 
United States Code, as redesignated by section 3(k)(3) of the 
bill, by redesignating the existing text as subsection (a) and 
adding subsection (b). The source provision citations along 
with any revision notes are set out below.

                             Section 39901


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
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 39901(b)............................   42 U.S.C. 18441(b).                Pub. L. 111-267, title XII, Sec.
                                                                           1202(b), Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat.
                                                                           2841.
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Section 3(n)

    Section 3(n) of the bill amends section 40308(a) of title 
51, United States Code, by striking ``(5 App. U.S.C.).'' and 
inserting ``(5 U.S.C. App.).'' to correct the citation style.

Section 3(o)

    Section 3(o) of the bill redesignates chapter 409 of title 
51, United States Code, as chapter 499 of title 51, United 
States Code, and redesignates the sections in the chapter 
accordingly.

Section 3(p)

    Section 3(p) of the bill inserts a new chapter 409 in title 
51, United States Code. The new chapter 409 of title 51, United 
States Code, restates selected provisions of title IX of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act 
of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 124 Stat. 2835), which were 
previously classified to subchapter VIII (Sec. 18401 et seq.) 
of chapter 159 of title 42, United States Code. The source 
provision citations along with any revision notes are set out 
below.

             CHAPTER 409--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY


                             Section 40901


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
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 40901...............................   42 U.S.C. 18401.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title IX, Sec. 902,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2835.
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                             Section 40902


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
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 40902...............................   42 U.S.C. 18402.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title IX, Sec. 903,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2835.
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                             Section 40903


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
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 40903...............................   42 U.S.C. 18403.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title IX, Sec. 904,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2836.
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    In the matter before paragraph (1), the words 
``Administration space technology base'' are substituted for 
``Agency space technology base'' for clarity. As used in 
section 904 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration Authorization Act of 2010, the words ``Agency 
space technology base'' refer to the space technology base of 
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

                             Section 40904


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
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 40904(a)............................   42 U.S.C. 18404(a).                Pub. L. 111-267, title IX, Sec.
                                                                           906(a), (b), Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat.
                                                                           2836.
 40904(b)............................   42 U.S.C. 18404(b)(1).
 40904(c)............................   42 U.S.C. 18404(b)(2).
 40904(d)............................   42 U.S.C. 18404(b)(3).
 40904(e)............................   42 U.S.C. 18404(b)(4).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (a), in 2 places, the words ``or the 
President's designee'' are omitted as unnecessary.
    In subsection (d), in the matter before paragraph (1), the 
words ``or the President's designee'' are omitted as 
unnecessary.
    In subsection (d), in the matter before paragraph (1), the 
words ``consider the following issues'' are substituted for 
``consider, and include a discussion in the report required by 
subsection (c), of the following issues'' to eliminate obsolete 
language. Subsection (c) of section 906 of the National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 
(42 U.S.C. 18404(c)), which required reports to be submitted to 
certain committees of Congress, is repealed as obsolete.
    In subsection (e), the words ``or the President's 
designee'' are omitted as unnecessary.

                             Section 40905


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 40905(a)............................   42 U.S.C. 18405(a).                Pub. L. 111-267, title IX, Sec.
                                                                           907(a) through (d), Oct. 11, 2010,
                                                                           124 Stat. 2837.
 40905(b)............................   42 U.S.C. 18405(c) (relating to
                                        establishment of program).
 40905(c)............................   42 U.S.C. 18405(b).
 40905(d)............................   42 U.S.C. 18405(c) (relating to
                                        activities of program).
 40905(e)............................   42 U.S.C. 18405(d).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (a), the words ``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)'' are 
substituted for ``The report of the National Academy of 
Sciences, Revitalizing NASA's Suborbital Program: Advancing 
Science, Driving Innovation and Developing Workforce'' to 
provide a more precise reference. (See http://www.nap.edu/
catalog/12862/revitalizing-nasas-suborbital-program-advancing-
science-driving-innovation-and-developing.)

Section 3(q)

    Section 3(q) of the bill enacts sections 49910 through 
49912 of title 51, United States Code. The source provision 
citations along with any revision notes are set out below.

                             Section 49910


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 49910(a)............................   (no source)
 49910(b)............................   51 U.S.C. note prec. 40901.        Pub. L. 111-358, title II, Sec.
                                                                           202(b), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3993.
 49910(c)............................   51 U.S.C. note prec. 40901.        Pub. L. 116-283, div. H, title XCIV,
                                                                           Sec. 9406, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat.
                                                                           4812.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (a), the definition for ``STEM'' is added to 
carry forward the appropriate definition from section 2 of the 
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-
358, 42 U.S.C. 6621 note).
    In subsection (c), the word ``Administration'' is 
substituted for ``National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
(referred to in this section as `NASA')'', and the word 
``Administrator'' is substituted for ``Administrator of NASA'', 
because the terms ``Administrator'' and ``Administration'' are 
defined in section 10101 of title 51, United States Code.

                             Section 49911


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 49911...............................   51 U.S.C. note prec. 40901.        Pub. L. 115-7, Sec. 3, Feb. 28, 2017,
                                                                           131 Stat. 13.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 49912


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 49912...............................   51 U.S.C. note prec. 40901.        Pub. L. 115-303, Sec. 3, Dec. 11,
                                                                           2018, 132 Stat. 4399.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In this section, the word ``Administrator'' is substituted 
for ``Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration (in this section referred to as `NASA')'', and 
the words ``the Administration'' are substituted for ``NASA'', 
because the terms ``Administrator'' and ``Administration'' are 
defined in section 10101 of title 51, United States Code.

Section 3(r)

    Section 3(r) of the bill amends section 50905 of title 51, 
United States Code. Paragraphs (1) and (2) amend the 2d and 3d 
sentences, respectively, of section 50905(a)(1) of title 51, 
United States Code, by striking ``subsection (b)(2)(D)'' and 
inserting ``subsection (b)(2)(E)'' to reflect the redesignation 
by section 2(c)(10) of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments 
Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-492, 118 Stat. 3977). Paragraph (3) 
amends the last sentence of section 50905(a)(1) of title 51, 
United States Code, by striking ``Committee on Science'' and 
inserting ``Committee on Science, Space, and Technology'' on 
authority of rule X(1)(p) of the Rules of the House of 
Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 5 (112th 
Congress, January 5, 2011). Paragraphs (4) through (6) amend 
section 50905 of title 51, United States Code, in several 
places, by striking ``the date of enactment of the Commercial 
Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004'' and inserting ``December 
23, 2004'' to reflect the date of enactment of the Act.

Section 3(s)

    Section 3(s) of the bill amends section 50922 of title 51, 
United States Code, in several places, by striking references 
to ``the date of the enactment'' and inserting the relevant 
date.

Section 3(t)

    Section 3(t) of the bill amends chapter 515 of title 51, 
United States Code. Paragraph (1) inserts a table of contents 
after the chapter heading. Paragraph (2) makes technical 
amendments to section 51501 of title 51, United States Code, to 
conform the style used in the section to the style used 
generally in the title, and to correct a drafting error in the 
original enactment of the section.

Section 3(u)

    Section 3(u) of the bill inserts chapter 517 in title 51, 
United States Code. Sections 51701 and 51702 of chapter 517 of 
title 51, United States Code, restate selected provisions of 
title IV of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 124 Stat. 2820), 
which were previously classified to subchapter III (Sec. 18341 
et seq.) of chapter 159 of title 42, United States Code. 
Sections 51703 through 51705 of chapter 517 of title 51, United 
States Code, restate selected provisions of title III of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition 
Authorization Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-10, 131 Stat. 22), 
which were previously classified to 51 U.S.C. 50111 note. The 
source provision citations along with any revision notes are 
set out below.

     CHAPTER 517--DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF COMMERCIAL CARGO AND CREW 
                      TRANSPORTATION CAPABILITIES


                             Section 51701


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
51701................................  42 U.S.C. 18341.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title IV, Sec. 401,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2820; Pub.
                                                                           L. 115-10, title III, Sec. 302(f),
                                                                           Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 26.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 51702


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
51702 (matter before (1))............  42 U.S.C. 18342(b) (matter before  Pub. L. 111-267, title IV, Sec. 403(b)
                                        (1)).                              (matter before (1)), (1), (3) through
                                                                           (6), Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2820,
                                                                           2821.
51702(1).............................  42 U.S.C. 18342(b)(1).             ......................................
51702(2).............................  42 U.S.C. 18342(b)(3).             ......................................
51702(3).............................  42 U.S.C. 18342(b)(4).             ......................................
51702(4).............................  42 U.S.C. 18342(b)(5).             ......................................
51702(5).............................  42 U.S.C. 18342(b)(6).             ......................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In the matter before paragraph (1), the words ``For the 
duration of the commercial crew development program'' are 
substituted for ``beginning in fiscal year 2012 through the 
duration of the program'' for clarity and to eliminate obsolete 
language.
    In paragraph (1), the words ``Not later than 60 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act [October 11, 2010]'' are 
omitted as obsolete.
    In paragraph (2)(A), in the matter before clause (i), the 
reference to ``chapter 201 of this title'' is substituted for 
``the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958'' to update 
the reference in accordance with section 5 of Public Law 111-
314 (51 U.S.C. note prec. 10101).
    In paragraph (4), the words ``commercially-developed crew 
transportation capabilities or services'' are substituted for 
``commercially-developed crew transportation capabilities or 
systems'' for consistency with paragraphs (2) and (3).
    In paragraph (5), the words ``this section and sections 
71522 and 71523 of this title'' are substituted for ``this 
Act''. The permanent provisions of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-
267, 124 Stat. 2805) that are related to authorization for 
development of a multipurpose crew vehicle are sections 303, 
304, 403(b)(in part), and 503(f)(2) of the Act. Those 
provisions are restated in sections 51702, 71522, and 71523 of 
title 51, United States Code (i.e., ``this section and sections 
71522 and 71523 of this title'').

                             Section 51703


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
51703................................  51 U.S.C. 50111 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title III, Sec.
                                                                           302(e), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 25.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (a)(1), the words ``(meaning a government 
astronaut as defined in section 50902 of this title)'' are 
added to carry forward the definition of ``United States 
government astronaut'' from section 2(12) of the National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization 
Act of 2017 (51 U.S.C. 10101 note).
    In subsection (c)(1), the words ``(as defined in section 
50902 of this title)'' are added to carry forward the 
definition of ``government astronaut'' from section 2(6) of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition 
Authorization Act of 2017 (51 U.S.C. 10101 note).

                             Section 51704


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
51704................................  51 U.S.C. 50111 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title III, Sec.
                                                                           302(g), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 26.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 51705


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
51705................................  51 U.S.C. 50111 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title III, Sec.
                                                                           302(h)(2), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat.
                                                                           26.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Section 3(v)

    Section 3(v) of the bill amends section 60304 of title 51, 
United States Code, by changing the section heading to 
``Advisory committee'', redesignating subsection (a) as the 
entire section, and striking subsection (b) as obsolete. 
Subsection (b) required the Administrator of the National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration to transmit to Congress, 
not later than December 31, 2009, an evaluation of the 
effectiveness of the program established under section 60303 of 
title 51, United States Code. Section 3(v) of the bill also 
amends section 60304 of title 51, United States Code, by 
striking ``(5 App. U.S.C.),'' and inserting ``(5 U.S.C. 
App.),'' to correct the citation style.

Section 3(w)

    Section 3(w) of the bill enacts sections 60507 through 
60510 of title 51, United States Code. The source provision 
citations along with any revision notes are set out below.

                             Section 60507


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
60507................................  42 U.S.C. 18371.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title VII, Sec. 702,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2830.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In this section, the words ``The Director shall provide a 
report to Congress within 90 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act [October 11, 2010] on the implementation plan for 
this mechanism'' are omitted as obsolete.

                             Section 60508


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
60508................................  42 U.S.C. 18372.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title VII, Sec. 703,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2830.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In this section, the introductory words ``Based on the 
implementation plan provided to Congress in March 2011'' are 
inserted, and the words ``The Administrator of NASA shall 
provide an implementation plan for this mechanism to Congress 
within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act [October 
11, 2010]'' are omitted, to eliminate obsolete language while 
retaining a reference to the implementation plan.

                             Section 60509


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
60509................................  42 U.S.C. 18373.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title VII, Sec. 704,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2831.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 60510


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
60510................................  42 U.S.C. 18374.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title VII, Sec. 706,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2831.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In the section heading, the word ``testbed'' is substituted 
for ``test-bed'' for consistency with section 71525 of title 
51, United States Code, restating section 308(c) of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act 
of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18326(c)).

Section 3(x)

    Section 3(x) of the bill revises chapter 709 of title 51, 
United States Code, to incorporate new provisions and to make 
necessary technical amendments.

Section 3(x)(1)

    Section 3(x)(1) of the bill amends the chapter table of 
contents of chapter 709 of title 51, United States Code.

Section 3(x)(2)

    Section 3(x)(2) of the bill makes a technical amendment to 
section 70902 of title 51, United States Code, to conform a 
reference to a provision redesignated by section 3(o) of the 
bill.

Section 3(x)(3)

    Section 3(x)(3) of the bill makes a technical amendment to 
section 70903 of title 51, United States Code, to conform a 
reference to a provision redesignated by section 3(o) of the 
bill.

Section 3(x)(4)

    Section 3(x)(4) of the bill makes technical amendments to 
section 70904 of title 51, United States Code, to conform a 
reference to a provision redesignated by section 3(o) of the 
bill and to update the name of the Committee on Science, Space, 
and Technology on authority of rule X(1)(p) of the Rules of the 
House of Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 5 
(112th Congress, January 5, 2011).

Section 3(x)(5)

    Section 3(x)(5) of the bill enacts sections 70908 through 
70912 of title 51, United States Code. Sections 70908 through 
70911 of title 51, United States Code, restate selected 
provisions of title V of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 
124 Stat. 2822), which were previously classified to subchapter 
IV (Sec. 18351 et seq.) of chapter 159 of title 42, United 
States Code. Section 70912 of title 51, United States Code, 
restates section 301(b) of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public Law 
115-10, 131 Stat. 23), which was previously classified to 51 
U.S.C. 50111 note. The source provision citations along with 
any revision notes are set out below.

                             Section 70908


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
70908................................  442 U.S.C. 18351.                  Pub. L. 111-267, title V, Sec. 501,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2822; Pub.
                                                                           L. 114-90, title I, Sec. 114(b)(1),
                                                                           Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 715; Pub. L.
                                                                           115-10, title III, Sec. 301(c), Mar.
                                                                           21, 2017, 131 Stat. 23.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 70909


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
70909(a).............................  42 U.S.C. 18352(a).                Pub. L. 111-267, title V, Sec. 502,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2823.
70909(b) (matter before (1)).........  42 U.S.C. 18352(b) (matter before
                                        (1)).
70909(b)(1)..........................  142 U.S.C. 18352(b)(1).
70909(b)(2)(A).......................  (no source)
70909(b)(2)(B).......................  42 U.S.C. 18352(b)(2).
70909(b)(3)..........................  42 U.S.C. 18352(b)(3).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (b)(2)(A), the definition for ``near-Earth 
space'' is added to carry forward the appropriate definition 
from section 3(7) of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 
124 Stat. 2809).

                             Section 70910


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
70910(a).............................  42 U.S.C. 18353(a).                Pub. L. 111-267, title V, Sec. 503(a),
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2823; Pub.
                                                                           L. 114-90, title I, Sec.
                                                                           114(b)(2)(A), Nov. 25, 2015, 129
                                                                           Stat. 716.
70910(b).............................  42 U.S.C. 18353(d).                Pub. L. 111-267, title V, Sec. 503(d),
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2825.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 70911


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
70911................................  42 U.S.C. 18354.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title V, Sec. 504,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2825; Pub.
                                                                           L. 114-90, title I, Sec. 114(b)(3),
                                                                           Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 716.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (d)(1), the words ``As soon as practicable 
after the date of the enactment of this Act [October 11, 2010], 
but not later than October 1, 2011'' are omitted as obsolete.

                             Section 70912


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
70912................................  51 U.S.C. 50111 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title III, Sec.
                                                                           301(b), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 23.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Section 3(y)

    Section 3(y) of the bill amends section 71102(1) of title 
51, United States Code, by striking ``attaching a tracking 
device,'' and inserting ``attaching a tracking device to,'' to 
correct a grammatical error.

Section 3(z)

    Section 3(z) of the bill adds chapter 715 to title 51, 
United States Code. Chapter 715 of title 51, United States 
Code, restates selected provisions of the National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 
111-267, 124 Stat. 2805) in 4 subchapters.
    Subchapter I of chapter 715 of title 51, United States 
Code, carries forward definitions from section 3 of the Act, 
which was previously classified to 42 U.S.C. 18302.
    Subchapter II of chapter 715 of title 51, United States 
Code, restates selected provisions of title II of the Act, 
which were previously classified to subchapter I (Sec. 18311 et 
seq.) of chapter 159 of title 42, United States Code.
    Subchapter III of chapter 715 of title 51, United States 
Code, restates selected provisions of title III of the Act, 
which were previously classified to subchapter II (Sec. 18321 
et seq.) of chapter 159 of title 42, United States Code.
    Subchapter IV of chapter 715 of title 51, United States 
Code, restates selected provisions of title VIII of the Act, 
which were previously classified to subchapter VII (Sec. 18381 
et seq.) of chapter 159 of title 42, United States Code.
    The source provision citations along with any revision 
notes are set out below.

            CHAPTER 715--HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT AND EXPLORATION


                    Subchapter I--General Provisions


                             Section 71501


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71501................................  (no source)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The definitions are added to carry forward applicable 
definitions from section 3 of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-
267, 124 Stat. 2808).

              SUBCHAPTER II--POLICY, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES


                             Section 71511


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71511................................  42 U.S.C. 18311.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title II, Sec. 201,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2811; Pub.
                                                                           L. 115-10, title III, Sec. 302(d),
                                                                           Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 25.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 71512


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71512(a).............................  42 U.S.C. 18312(a).                Pub. L. 111-267, title II, Sec.
                                                                           202(a), Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat.
                                                                           2812; Pub. L. 115-10, title IV, Sec.
                                                                           411, Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 33.
71512(b).............................  42 U.S.C. 18312(b).                Pub. L. 111-267, title II, Sec.
                                                                           202(b), Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat.
                                                                           2812; Pub. L. 115-10, title IV, Sec.
                                                                           412, Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 33.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

      SUBCHAPTER III--EXPANSION OF HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT BEYOND THE 
            INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION AND LOW-EARTH ORBIT


                             Section 71521


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71521................................  42 U.S.C. 18322.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title III, Sec. 302,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2814.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (b)(2), the words ``(as of October 11, 
2010)'' are inserted for clarity.
    In subsection (c)(1)(E), the sentence fragment relating to 
``[t]he capacity for efficient and timely evolution . . . '', 
which stood alone as subsection (c)(4) in the source law, is 
incorporated in the list of minimum capability requirements in 
subsection (c)(1) of the restatement. The restatement conforms 
to the understood policy, intent, and purpose of the original 
enactment.

                             Section 71522


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71522................................  42 U.S.C. 18323.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title III, Sec. 303,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2815.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 71523


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71523(a), (b)........................  42 U.S.C. 18324.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title III, Sec. 304,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2816.
71523(c).............................  42 U.S.C. 18353(f)(2).             Pub. L. 111-267, title V, Sec.
                                                                           503(f)(2), Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat.
                                                                           2825.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (a)(1), in the matter before subparagraph (A) 
and in subparagraph (B), and in subsection (b)(2), the words 
``(as of October 11, 2010)'' are inserted for clarity.

                             Section 71524


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71524................................  42 U.S.C. 18325(a), (b).           Pub. L. 111-267, title III, Sec.
                                                                           305(a), (b), Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat.
                                                                           2817.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (b)(3) the words ``program to develop 
commercial cargo transportation capabilities'' are substituted 
for ``commercial orbital transportation services program'' to 
eliminate obsolete terminology. The Commercial Orbital 
Transportation Services Program was an initial phase of ongoing 
efforts relating to the commercial development of cargo 
transportation capabilities.

                             Section 71525


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71525(a) (matter before (1)).........  42 U.S.C. 18326(a) (matter before  Pub. L. 111-267, title III, Sec. 308,
                                        (1)).                              Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2818.
71525(a)(1)..........................  42 U.S.C. 18326(a)(1).             ......................................
71525(a)(2)..........................  42 U.S.C. 18326(a)(2) (except      ......................................
                                        ``and applications defining the
                                        architecture and design of such
                                        missions'').
71525(a)(3)..........................  42 U.S.C. 18326(a)(2) (``and       ......................................
                                        applications defining the
                                        architecture and design of such
                                        missions'').
71525(a)(4)..........................  42 U.S.C. 18326(a)(3).             ......................................
71525(a)(5)..........................  42 U.S.C. 18326(a)(4).             ......................................
71525(b).............................  42 U.S.C. 18326(b).                ......................................
71525(c).............................  42 U.S.C. 18326(c).                ......................................
71525(d).............................  42 U.S.C. 18326(d).                ......................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (a)(3), the words ``missions beyond low-Earth 
orbit'' are substituted for ``such missions'' for clarity.
    In subsection (b)(2), the words ``technologies described in 
paragraph (1)'' are substituted for ``these technologies'' for 
clarity.
    In subsection (c), the words ``sections 70908 through 70911 
of this title'' are substituted for ``the provisions of this 
Act'' for clarity. Subsection (c) pertains to utilization of 
the International Space Station. Within ``this Act'', meaning 
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization 
Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 124 Stat. 2805), the relevant 
provisions relating to utilization of the International Space 
Station were contained in title V of the Act and restated as 
sections 70908 through 70911 of title 51, United States Code.
    In subsection (d), the word ``Administration'' is 
substituted for ``agency'' for clarity and consistency in title 
51, United States Code.
    In subsection (d), the words ``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'' are 
substituted for ``as authorized by section 905 of this Act'' 
for clarity. Section 905 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 
124 Stat. 2836) did not authorize an overall agency (i.e., 
Administration) technology approach. Instead, section 905 of 
the Act required the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration to submit a plan to Congress, within 120 days 
after October 11, 2010, outlining how the Administration would 
meet the goal described in section 904 of the Act (and 
explaining related matters). Section 904 of the Act is restated 
as section 40903 of title 51, United States Code. The 
restatement conforms to the understood policy, intent, and 
purpose of the original enactment.

                      SUBCHAPTER IV--SPACE SCIENCE


                             Section 71541


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           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71541................................  42 U.S.C. 18381.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title VIII, Sec. 801,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2832.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In this section, the word ``Administration'' is substituted 
for ``Agency'' for clarity and consistency in title 51, United 
States Code.
    In this section, the words ``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'' are 
substituted for ``as authorized in section 905 of this Act'' 
for clarity. Section 905 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 
124 Stat. 2836) did not authorize an overall Agency (i.e., 
Administration) technology investment approach. Instead, 
section 905 of the Act required the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration to submit a plan to Congress, within 120 
days after October 11, 2010, outlining how the Administration 
would meet the goal described in section 904 of the Act (and 
explaining related matters). Section 904 of the Act is restated 
as section 40903 of title 51, United States Code. The 
restatement conforms to the understood policy, intent, and 
purpose of the original enactment.

                             Section 71542


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71542(a).............................  42 U.S.C. 18382(b).                Pub. L. 111-267, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           802(b) through (d), Oct. 11, 2010,
                                                                           124 Stat. 2832.
71542(b).............................  42 U.S.C. 18382(c).                ......................................
71542(c).............................  42 U.S.C. 18382(d).                ......................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (a)(3), the word ``Administration'' is 
substituted for ``agency'' for clarity and consistency in title 
51, United States Code.
    In subsection (b), the words ``(as of October 11, 2010)'' 
are inserted for clarity.

                             Section 71543


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71543................................  42 U.S.C. 18383.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title VIII, Sec. 804,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2833.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In this section, the words ``robotic or human in-space 
servicing and repair'' are substituted for ``in-space or human 
servicing and repair'' to correct an error in the source law. 
The source law, section 804 of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (124 Stat. 
2833), requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration to continue to take actions 
substantially similar to the actions required by a previously 
enacted provision, i.e., section 70508 of title 51, United 
States Code, which is a restatement of section 502 of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act 
of 2008 (122 Stat. 4791). Both provisions promote the 
maintenance of alternative capabilities for either ``robotic or 
human'' servicing and repair of spacecraft, with all servicing 
and repair to be performed ``in-space'' on spacecraft deployed 
in Earth orbit or at a Lagrangian point.
    In this section, the word ``Administration'' is substituted 
for ``agency'' for clarity and consistency in title 51, United 
States Code.

                             Section 71544


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71544................................  42 U.S.C. 18385(b).                Pub. L. 111-267, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           806(b), Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat.
                                                                           2833.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 71545


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71545................................  42 U.S.C. 18386 (1st sentence).    Pub. L. 111-267, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           807(1st sentence), Oct. 11, 2010, 124
                                                                           Stat. 2834.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 71546


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71546................................  42 U.S.C. 18387.                   Pub. L. 111-267, title VIII, Sec. 808,
                                                                           Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2834.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (a), the words ``section 20102(g) of this 
title'' are substituted for ``section 102(g) of the National 
Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 (42 U.S.C. 2451(g))'' because 
of section 5(e) of Public Law 111-314 (51 U.S.C. note prec. 
10101).
    In subsection (b), the words ``Consistent with section 
71103 of this title'' are added for clarity.

Section 3(aa)

    Section 3(aa) of the bill adds chapter 717 to title 51, 
United States Code. Chapter 717 of title 51, United States 
Code, restates selected provisions of the National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 
(Public Law 115-10, 131 Stat. 18) in 5 subchapters.
    Subchapter I of chapter 717 of title 51, United States 
Code, carries forward definitions from section 2 of the Act, 
which is classified to 51 U.S.C. 10101 note.
    Subchapter II of chapter 717 of title 51, United States 
Code, restates selected provisions of title IV of the Act, 
which were previously classified to 51 U.S.C. 20301 note and 51 
U.S.C. 20302 note.
    Subchapter III of chapter 717 of title 51, United States 
Code, restates selected provisions of title V of the Act, which 
were previously classified to 51 U.S.C. 20301 note (except for 
section 517 of the Act, which was previously classified to 51 
U.S.C. 20113 note).
    Subchapter IV of chapter 717 of title 51, United States 
Code, restates selected provisions of title VII of the Act, 
which were previously classified to 51 U.S.C. 20301 note.
    Subchapter V of chapter 717 of title 51, United States 
Code, restates selected provisions of title VIII of the Act, 
which were previously classified to 51 U.S.C. 20111 note, 51 
U.S.C. 20113 note, 51 U.S.C. note prec. 40901, 51 U.S.C. 50131 
note, and 51 U.S.C. 70102 note.
    The source provision citations along with any revision 
notes are set out below.

             CHAPTER 717--ADVANCING HUMAN SPACE EXPLORATION


                    SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL PROVISIONS


                             Section 71701


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71701................................  (no source)                        ......................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The definitions are added to carry forward applicable 
definitions from section 2 of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (51 
U.S.C. 10101 note).

         SUBCHAPTER II--ADVANCING HUMAN DEEP SPACE EXPLORATION


           PART A--ASSURING CORE CAPABILITIES FOR EXPLORATION


                             Section 71711


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71711(a).............................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title IV, Sec.
                                                                           421(b)(2), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat.
                                                                           36.
71711(b).............................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title IV, Sec. 421(d),
                                                                           Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 36.
71711(c).............................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title IV, Sec. 421(f),
                                                                           Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 37.
71711(d).............................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115 10, title IV, Sec. 421(g),
                                                                           Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 37.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                        PART B--JOURNEY TO MARS


                             Section 71721


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71721................................  51 U.S.C. 20302 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title IV, Sec. 432(b),
                                                                           Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 39.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (b)(13), the word ``include'' is omitted from 
the beginning of paragraph (13) to correct an error in the law.
    In subsection (e)(2)(A), the words ``capabilities and 
technologies described in this section'' are substituted for 
``such capabilities and technologies'' for clarity.

                SUBCHAPTER III--ADVANCING SPACE SCIENCE


                             Section 71731


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71731................................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title V, Sec. 501(b),
                                                                           Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 48.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 71732


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71732................................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title V, Sec. 502(b),
                                                                           Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 48.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 71733


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71733................................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title V, Sec. 508,
                                                                           Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 50.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 71734


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71734................................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title V, Sec. 509,
                                                                           Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 50.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (a)(1), the word ``universe'' is not 
capitalized. See Style Guide for NASA History Authors and 
Editors, https://history.nasa.gov/printFriendly/
styleguide.html.

                             Section 71735


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71735................................  51 U.S.C. 20113 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title V, Sec. 517,
                                                                           Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 54.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                    SUBCHAPTER IV--SPACE TECHNOLOGY


                             Section 71741


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71741(a).............................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VII, Sec.
                                                                           701(c), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 56.
71741(b).............................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VII, Sec.
                                                                           701(d), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 57.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 71742


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71742(a).............................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VII, Sec.
                                                                           702(a), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 57.
71742(b).............................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VII, Sec.
                                                                           702(b), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 57.
71742(c).............................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VII, Sec.
                                                                           702(c), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 57.
71742(d).............................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VII, Sec.
                                                                           702(d), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 57.
71742(e).............................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VII, Sec.
                                                                           702(e), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 57.
71742(f).............................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VII, Sec.
                                                                           702(f)(1), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat.
                                                                           57.
71742(g).............................  51 U.S.C. 20301 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VII, Sec.
                                                                           702(h), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 58.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (e), the word ``the'' is inserted in the 
phrase ``missions conducted by [the] Program'' to correct an 
error in the law.
    In subsection (f)(2), the word ``of'' is inserted in the 
phrase ``the results [of] the projects, programs, and 
activities'' to correct an error in the law.

                  SUBCHAPTER V--MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCY


    PART A--ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CYBERSECURITY


                             Section 71751


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71751................................  51 U.S.C. 20111 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           811(a), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 58.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In paragraph (4), the words ``Administration and mission 
needs'' are substituted for ``agency and mission needs'', and 
the words ``Administration-wide'' are substituted for ``agency-
wide'', for clarity and consistency in title 51, United States 
Code.

                             Section 71752


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71752................................  51 U.S.C. 20111 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VIII, Sec. 812,
                                                                           Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 59.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (c)(2), the word ``of'' is omitted from the 
phrase ``the Administration will submit to Congress of [sic] a 
list'' to correct an error in the law.
    In subsection (c)(3), the words ``Administration-wide'' are 
substituted for ``agency-wide'' for clarity and consistency in 
title 51, United States Code.
    In subsection (c)(4), the word ``Administration'' is 
substituted for ``agency'' for clarity and consistency in title 
51, United States Code.
    In subsection (c)(6), the words ``Administration 
information'' are substituted for ``agency information'', and 
the words ``Administration information systems'' are 
substituted for ``agency information systems'', for clarity and 
consistency in title 51, United States Code.

                             Section 71753


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71753................................  51 U.S.C. 20111 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           813(b), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 60.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (b), and in subsection (d)(2), the words 
``Administration-wide'' are substituted for ``agency-wide'' for 
clarity and consistency in title 51, United States Code.
    In subsection (d), in paragraphs (4) and (5), the word 
``Administration'' is substituted for ``agency'' for clarity 
and consistency in title 51, United States Code.

   PART B--COLLABORATION AMONG MISSION DIRECTORATES AND OTHER MATTERS


                             Section 71761


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71761................................  51 U.S.C. 20111 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VIII, Sec. 821,
                                                                           Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 61.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 71762


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71762................................  51 U.S.C. 50131 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           822(c), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 62.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 71763


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71763................................  51 U.S.C. note prec. 40901.        Pub. L. 115-10, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           824(b)(1), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat.
                                                                           64.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 71764


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71764................................  51 U.S.C. 50131 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           825(c), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 65.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 71765


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71765................................  51 U.S.C. 70102 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VIII, Sec. 826,
                                                                           Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 65.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                             Section 71766


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Revised Section                     Source (U.S. Code)               Source (Statutes at Large)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
71766(a).............................  51 U.S.C. 20113 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           841(b), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 72.
71766(b).............................  51 U.S.C. 20113 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           841(c), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 72.
71766(c).............................  51 U.S.C. 20113 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           841(d), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 72.
71766(d).............................  51 U.S.C. 20113 note.              Pub. L. 115-10, title VIII, Sec.
                                                                           841(e), Mar. 21, 2017, 131 Stat. 72.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    In subsection (c), the words ``Administration objectives'' 
are substituted for ``agency objectives'' for clarity and 
consistency in title 51, United States Code.

Section 3(bb)

    Section 3(bb) of the bill amends several sections of title 
51, United States Code, and several statutory provisions set 
out as notes in title 51, United States Code, to update the 
name of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on 
authority of rule X(1)(p) of the Rules of the House of 
Representatives, adopted by House Resolution No. 5 (112th 
Congress, January 5, 2011).

Section 4--Technical Amendments

    Section 4 of the bill amends certain provisions of law to 
update statutory references and correct technical errors.

Section 5--Transitional and Savings Provisions

    Section 5 of the bill contains transitional and savings 
provisions.

Section 6--Repeals

    Section 6 of the bill repeals provisions replaced by the 
bill, along with unnecessary and obsolete provisions (see 
``Disposition Table'' above).

                Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill

    Set out below is a comparative print showing changes in 
existing law made by the bill. Insertions are shown in italic 
and omissions are surrounded by brackets.

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(a) through (aa) of the Bill 
                (Amending Title 51, United States Code)


TITLE 51--UNITED STATES CODE

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *


                Subtitle III--Administrative Provisions

[301. Appropriations, Budgets, and Accounting 30101]
301. Funding 30101
     * * * * * * *
[315. Miscellaneous 31501]
315. Facilities and Infrastructure 31501
317. Through 397 Reserved
399. Miscellaneous 39901

Subtitle IV--Aeronautics and Space Research and Education

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *


[409. Miscellaneous 40901]
409. Aeronautics and Space Technology 40901
411 Through 497 Reserved
499. Miscellaneous 49901

Subtitle V--Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *


[513. Space resource commercial exploration and utilization 51301]
[515. Office of Spaceports 51501]
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

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *


                     Subtitle VII--Access to Space

[701. Use of Space Shuttle or Alternatives 70101]
701. Use of Space Launch System or Alternatives 70101
     * * * * * * *
715. Human Space Flight and Exploration 71501
717. Advancing Human Space Exploration 71701

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *


Sec. 20144. Prize authority

    (a) In General.--The Administration may carry out a program 
to competitively award cash prizes to stimulate innovation in 
basic and applied research, technology development, and 
prototype demonstration that have the potential for application 
to the performance of the space and aeronautical activities of 
the Administration. [The Administration may carry out a program 
to award prizes only in conformity with this section.]

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *

    (i) Funding.--

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *

          (4) Notice to committees for prize greater than 
        $50,000,000.--No prize competition under this section 
        may offer a prize in an amount greater than $50,000,000 
        unless 30 days have elapsed after written notice has 
        been transmitted to the [Committee on Science and 
        Technology] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
        of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
        Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *


Sec. 20145. Lease of non-excess property

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *


    (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.
    [(f)] (g) Reporting Requirements.--The Administrator shall 
submit an annual report by January 31st of each year. The 
report shall include the following:
          (1) Value of arrangements and expenditures of 
        revenues.--Information that identifies and quantifies 
        the value of the arrangements and expenditures of 
        revenues received under this section.
          (2) Availability and use of funds for operating 
        plan.--The availability and use of funds received under 
        this section for the Administration's operating plan.
    [(g)] (h) Sunset.--The authority to enter into leases under 
this section shall expire 10 years after December 26, 2007. The 
expiration under this subsection of authority to enter into 
leases under this section shall not affect the validity or term 
of leases or the Administration's retention of proceeds from 
leases entered into under this section before the expiration of 
the authority.

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *


Sec. 20303. Contribution to innovation

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *


    (c) Balanced Science Program and Robust Authorization 
Levels.--The balanced science program authorized by section 
101(d) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
Authorization Act of 2005 [(42 U.S.C. 16611(d))] (Public Law 
109-155, 119 Stat. 2900) shall be an element of the 
contribution by the Administration to the interagency programs.
    (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).
    [(d)] (e) Annual Report.--

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *


     CHAPTER 301--[APPROPRIATIONS, BUDGETS, AND ACCOUNTING] FUNDING

[Sec.]
[30101. Prior authorization of appropriations required.]
[30102. Working capital fund.]
[30103. Budgets.]
[30104. Baselines and cost controls.]

                    Subchapter I--General Provisions

Sec.
30101. Prior authorization of appropriations required.
30102. Working capital fund.
30103. Baselines and cost controls.
30104. Reports on estimated costs for certain programs.
30105. Annual report on program cost and control.

                    Subchapter II--Budget Provisions

30121. General budget documentation requirements.
30122. Consideration of decadal surveys.
30123. Two-year budget request with 3d-year estimate.


                    Subchapter I--General Provisions


Sec. 30101. Prior authorization of appropriations required

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *


Sec. [30104] 30103. Baselines and cost controls

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *


    (b) Conditions for Development.--

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *

          (2) Report.--The Administrator shall transmit a 
        report describing the basis for the determination 
        required under paragraph (1) to the [Committee on 
        Science and Technology] Committee on Science, Space, 
        and Technology of the House of Representatives and the 
        Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
        the Senate at least 30 days before entering into a 
        contract for development under a major program.

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *

    (c) Major Program Annual Reports.--
          (1) Requirement.--Annually, at the same time as the 
        President's annual budget submission to Congress, the 
        Administrator shall transmit to the [Committee on 
        Science and Technology] Committee on Science, Space, 
        and Technology of the House of Representatives and the 
        Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
        the Senate a report that includes the information 
        required by this section for each major program for 
        which the Administration proposes to expend funds in 
        the subsequent fiscal year. Reports under this 
        paragraph shall be known as Major Program Annual 
        Reports.

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *

    (d) Notification.--

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *

          (3) Notification of congress.--Not later than 15 days 
        after the Administrator receives a written notification 
        under paragraph (2), the Administrator shall transmit 
        the notification to the [Committee on Science and 
        Technology] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
        of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
        Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
    (e) Fifteen Percent Threshold.--
          (1) Determination, report, and initiation of 
        analysis.--

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *

                  (A) transmit to the [Committee on Science and 
                Technology] Committee on Science, Space, and 
                Technology of the House of Representatives and 
                the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
                Transportation of the Senate, not later than 15 
                days after making the determination, a report 
                that includes--

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *

          (2) Completion of analysis and transmittal to 
        committees.--The Administration shall complete an 
        analysis initiated under paragraph (1)(B) not later 
        than 6 months after the Administrator makes a 
        determination under this subsection. The Administrator 
        shall transmit the analysis to the [Committee on 
        Science and Technology] Committee on Science, Space, 
        and Technology of the House of Representatives and 
        Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
        the Senate not later than 30 days after its completion.

           *       *       *       *       *       *       *


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.

                    Subchapter II--Budget Provisions

Sec. [30103] 30121. [Budgets] General budget documentation requirements

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    (b) Additional Budget Information Upon Request by 
Committees.--The Administration shall make available, upon 
request from the [Committee on Science and Technology] 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives or the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate--

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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.

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                CHAPTER 303--CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Sec.
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Sec. 30310. Exception to alternative fuel procurement requirement

    [Section 526(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act 
of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17142(a))] Section 526 of the Energy 
Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17142) does 
not prohibit the Administration from entering into a contract 
to purchase a generally available fuel that is not an 
alternative or synthetic fuel or predominantly produced from a 
nonconventional petroleum source, if--

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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.

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                   CHAPTER 305--MANAGEMENT AND REVIEW

Sec.
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30505. Information security.
30506. Workforce development for minority and underrepresented groups.

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Sec. 30505. Information security

    (a) Definition of Information Infrastructure.--In this 
section, the term ``information infrastructure'' means the 
underlying framework that information systems and assets rely 
on to process, transmit, receive, or store information 
electronically, including programmable electronic devices and 
communications networks and any associated hardware, software, 
or data.
    (b) Monitoring Risk.--
          (1) Biennial update on system implementation.--On a 
        biennial basis, the chief information officer of the 
        Administration, in coordination with other national 
        security agencies, shall provide to the Committee on 
        Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and 
        the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the 
        House of Representatives--
                  (A) an update on efforts to implement a 
                system to provide dynamic, comprehensive, real-
                time information regarding risk of unauthorized 
                remote, proximity, and insider use or access, 
                for all information infrastructure under the 
                responsibility of the chief information 
                officer, and mission-related networks, 
                including contractor networks;
                  (B) an assessment of whether the system has 
                demonstrably and quantifiably reduced network 
                risk compared with alternative methods of 
                measuring security; and
                  (C) an assessment of the progress that each 
                center and facility has made toward 
                implementing the system.
          (2) Existing assessments.--The assessments required 
        of the Inspector General under section 3555 of title 44 
        shall evaluate the effectiveness of the system 
        described in this subsection.
    (c) Information Security Awareness and Education.--
        (1) In general.--In consultation with the Department of 
        Education, other national security agencies, and other 
        agency directorates, the chief information officer 
        shall institute an information security awareness and 
        education program for all operators and users of 
        Administration information infrastructure, with the 
        goal of reducing unauthorized remote, proximity, and 
        insider use or access.
          (2) Program requirement.--
                  (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).

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         CHAPTER 307--INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND COMPETITION

Sec.
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30705. Limitation on international agreements concerning outer space 
          activities.

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Sec. 30704. Offshore performance of contracts for the procurement of 
                    goods and services

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          (2) the items and their dollar values for which [the 
        Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a et seq.)] chapter 83 of 
        title 41 was waived pursuant to obligations of the 
        United States under international agreements.

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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 may 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.

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CHAPTER 313--HEALTHCARE

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Sec. 31302. Astronaut healthcare survey

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    (b) Report.--The Administrator shall transmit a report of 
the results of the survey to Congress not later than 90 days 
following completion of the survey.

               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;
                          (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).

Sec. 31502. [Maintenance of facilities] Maintenance and upgrade of 
                    center facilities

    In order to sustain healthy centers that are capable of 
carrying out the Administration's missions, the Administrator 
shall ensure that adequate maintenance and upgrading of those 
center facilities is performed on a regular basis.

                   CHAPTERS 317 THROUGH 397_RESERVED

CHAPTER [315] 399--MISCELLANEOUS

Sec.
[31501] 39901. Orbital debris.
[31502. Maintenance of facilities.]
[31503] 39902. Laboratory productivity.
[31504] 39903. Cooperative unmanned aerial vehicle activities.
[31505] 39904. Development of enhanced-use lease policy.

Sec. [31501] 39901. Orbital debris

    [The Administrator] (a) Technologies To Decrease Risk.--The 
Administrator, in conjunction with the heads of other Federal 
agencies, shall take steps to develop or acquire technologies 
that will enable the Administration to decrease the risks 
associated with orbital debris.
    (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.

Sec. [31503] 39902. Laboratory productivity

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Sec. [31504] 39903. Cooperative unmanned aerial vehicle activities

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Sec. [31505] 39904. Development of enhanced-use lease policy

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Sec. 40308. Space grant review panel

    (a) Establishment.--The Administrator shall establish an 
independent committee known as the space grant review panel, 
which shall not be subject to the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act [(5 App. U.S.C.)] (5 U.S.C. App.).

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             CHAPTER 409--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Sec.
40901. Aeronautics research goals.
40902. Research collaboration.
40903. Goal for Administration space technology.
40904. National space technology policy.
40905. Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program.

Sec. 40901. Aeronautics research goals

    The Administrator should ensure that the Administration 
maintains a strong aeronautics research portfolio ranging from 
fundamental research through systems research with specific 
research goals, including the following:
          (1) Airspace capacity.--The Administration's 
        Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate shall address 
        research needs of the Next Generation Air 
        Transportation System, including the ability of the 
        National Airspace System to handle up to 3 times the 
        current travel demand by 2025.
          (2) Environmental sustainability.--The Directorate 
        shall--
                  (A) consider and pursue concepts to reduce 
                noise, emissions, and fuel consumption while 
                maintaining high safety standards; and
                  (B) pursue research relating to alternative 
                fuels.
          (3) Aviation safety.--The Directorate shall 
        proactively address safety challenges with new and 
        current air vehicles and with operations in the 
        Nation's current and future air transportation system.

Sec. 40902. Research collaboration

    (a) Department of defense.--The Administrator shall 
continue to coordinate with the Secretary of Defense, through 
the National Partnership for Aeronautics Testing, to develop 
and implement joint plans for those elements of the Nation's 
research, development, testing, and engineering infrastructure 
that are of common interest and use.
    (b) Federal Aviation Administration.--The Administrator 
shall continue to coordinate with, and work closely with, the 
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, under the 
framework of the Senior Policy Council, in the development of 
the Next Generation Air Transportation Program. The 
Administrator shall encourage the Council to explore areas for 
greater collaboration, including areas in which the 
Administration can help to accelerate the development and 
demonstration of NextGen technologies.

Sec. 40903. Goal for Administration space technology

    Building on its Innovative Partnerships Program and other 
partnering approaches, it is critical that the Administration 
maintain an Administration space technology base that helps 
align mission directorate investments and supports long term 
needs--
          (1) to complement mission-directorate funded 
        research; and
          (2) where appropriate, to support multiple users.

Sec. 40904. National space technology policy

    (a) In General.--The President, in consultation with 
appropriate Federal agencies, shall develop a national policy 
to guide the space technology development programs of the 
United States through 2020. The policy shall include national 
goals for technology development and shall describe the role 
and responsibilities of each Federal agency that will carry out 
the policy. In developing the policy, the President shall 
utilize external studies that have been conducted on the state 
of United States technology development and have suggested 
policies to ensure continued competitiveness.
    (b) Content.--At a minimum, the national space technology 
development policy shall describe for the Administration--
          (1) the priority areas of research for technology 
        investment;
          (2) the basis on which and the process by which 
        priorities for ensuing fiscal years will be selected;
          (3) the facilities and personnel needed to carry out 
        the technology development program; and
          (4) the budget assumptions on which the policy is 
        based, which for fiscal years 2011, 2012, and 2013 
        shall be the authorized level for the Administration's 
        technology program authorized by the National 
        Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act 
        of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 124 Stat. 2805).
    (c) Policy Premise.--The policy shall be based on the 
premise that the Federal Government has an established interest 
in conducting research and development programs that help 
preserve the role of the United States as a global leader in 
space technologies and their application.
    (d) Considerations.--In developing the national space 
technology development policy, the President shall consider the 
following issues:
          (1) Long term and incremental development.--The 
        extent to which the Administration should focus on long 
        term, high-risk research or more incremental technology 
        development, and the expected impact of that decision 
        on the United States economy.
          (2) Military and commercial needs.--The extent to 
        which the Administration should address military and 
        commercial needs.
          (3) Coordination with federal agencies.--How the 
        Administration will coordinate its technology program 
        with other Federal agencies.
          (4) Administration, university, and industry 
        research.--The extent to which the Administration will 
        conduct research in-house, fund university research, 
        and collaborate on industry research and the expected 
        impact of that mix of funding on the supply of United 
        States workers for industry.
    (e) Consultation.--In the development of the national space 
technology development policy, the President shall consult 
widely with academic and industry experts and with Federal 
agencies. The Administrator may enter into an arrangement with 
the National Academy of Sciences to help develop the policy.

Sec. 40905. Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program

    (a) Finding That Suborbital Science Missions Are 
Critical.--The report entitled Revitalizing NASA's Suborbital 
Program: Advancing Science, Driving Innovation, and Developing 
a Workforce (prepared by the Committee on NASA's Suborbital 
Research Capabilities, Space Studies Board, Division on 
Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council of 
the National Academies) found that suborbital science missions 
are absolutely critical to building an aerospace workforce 
capable of meeting the needs of current and future human and 
robotic space exploration.
    (b) Establishment.--The Administrator shall establish a 
Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program within the 
Space Technology Program.
    (c) Management.--The Administrator shall designate an 
officer or employee of the Space Technology Program to act as 
the responsible official for the Commercial Reusable Suborbital 
Research Program. The designee shall be responsible for the 
development of short- and long-term strategic plans for 
maintaining, renewing, and extending suborbital facilities and 
capabilities.
    (d) Activities.--The Commercial Reusable Suborbital 
Research Program--
          (1) shall fund the development of payloads for 
        scientific research, technology development, and 
        education;
          (2) shall provide flight opportunities to 
        microgravity environments and suborbital altitudes for 
        the payloads referred to in paragraph (1);
          (3) may fund engineering and integration 
        demonstrations, proofs of concept, or educational 
        experiments for commercial reusable vehicle flights; 
        and
          (4) shall endeavor to work with the Administration's 
        mission directorates to help achieve the 
        Administration's research, technology, and education 
        goals.
    (e) Report.--The Administrator shall annually submit to the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of 
the House of Representatives a report describing progress in 
carrying out the Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research 
program, including the number and type of suborbital missions 
planned in each fiscal year.
    (f) Authorization.--There is authorized to be appropriated 
to the Administrator $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 
through 2013 to carry out this section.

                   CHAPTERS 411 THROUGH 497--RESERVED

                    CHAPTER [409] 499_MISCELLANEOUS

Sec.
[40901] 49901. Science, Space, and Technology Education Trust Fund.
[40902] 49902. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Endeavor 
          Teacher Fellowship Trust Fund.
[40903] 49903. Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research-
          merit grant competition requirements.
[40904] 49904. Microgravity research.
[40905] 49905. Program to expand distance learning in rural underserved 
          areas.
[40906] 49906. Equal access to the Administration's education programs.
[40907] 49907. Museums.
[40908] 49908. Continuation of certain education programs.
[40909] 49909. Compliance with title IX of Education Amendments of 1972.
49910. Programs to support STEM education.
49911. Supporting women's involvement in the fields of aerospace and 
          space exploration.
49912. Internship and fellowship opportunities.

Sec. [40901] 49901. Science, Space, and Technology Education Trust Fund

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Sec. [40902] 49902. National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
                    Endeavor Teacher Fellowship Trust Fund

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Sec. [40903] 49903. Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive 
                    Research-merit grant competition requirements

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Sec. [40904] 49904. Microgravity research

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Sec. [40905] 49905. Program to expand distance learning in rural 
                    underserved areas

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Sec. [40906] 49906. Equal access to the Administration's education 
                    programs

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Sec. [40907] 49907. Museums

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Sec. [40908] 49908. Continuation of certain education programs

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Sec. [40909] 49909. Compliance with title IX of Education Amendments of 
                    1972

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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.

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Sec. 50905. License applications and requirements

    (a) Applications.--(1) A person may apply to the Secretary 
of Transportation for a license or transfer of a license under 
this chapter in the form and way the Secretary prescribes. 
Consistent with the public health and safety, safety of 
property, and national security and foreign policy interests of 
the United States, the Secretary, not later than 180 days after 
accepting an application in accordance with criteria 
established pursuant to subsection [(b)(2)(D)] (b)(2)(E), shall 
issue or transfer a license if the Secretary decides in writing 
that the applicant complies, and will continue to comply, with 
this chapter and regulations prescribed under this chapter. The 
Secretary shall inform the applicant of any pending issue and 
action required to resolve the issue if the Secretary has not 
made a decision not later than 120 days after accepting an 
application in accordance with criteria established pursuant to 
subsection [(b)(2)(D)] (b)(2)(E). The Secretary shall transmit 
to the [Committee on Science] Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a written 
notice not later than 30 days after any occurrence when the 
Secretary has not taken action on a license application within 
the deadline established by this subsection.

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    (b) Requirements.--

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          (4) The holder of a license or a permit under this 
        chapter may launch or reenter crew only if--

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                  (B) the holder of the license or permit has 
                informed any individual serving as crew in 
                writing, prior to executing any contract or 
                other arrangement to employ that individual 
                (or, in the case of an individual already 
                employed as of [the date of enactment of the 
                Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004] 
                December 23, 2004, as early as possible, but in 
                any event prior to any launch in which the 
                individual will participate as crew), that the 
                United States Government has not certified the 
                launch vehicle as safe for carrying crew or 
                space flight participants; and

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          (6)(A) The Secretary may issue regulations requiring 
        space flight participants to undergo an appropriate 
        physical examination prior to a launch or reentry under 
        this chapter. This subparagraph shall cease to be in 
        effect three years after [the date of enactment of the 
        Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004] 
        December 23, 2004.
          (B) The Secretary may issue additional regulations 
        setting reasonable requirements for space flight 
        participants, including medical and training 
        requirements. Such regulations shall not be effective 
        before the expiration of 3 years after [the date of 
        enactment of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act 
        of 2004] December 23, 2004.

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Sec. 50922. Regulations

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, within 9 
months after [the date of the enactment of this section,] 
October 28, 1998, shall issue regulations to carry out this 
chapter that include--

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    (b) Reentry.--The Secretary of Transportation, within 6 
months after [the date of the enactment of this section,] 
October 28, 1998, shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking 
to carry out this chapter that includes--

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    (c) Amendments.--(1) Not later than 12 months after [the 
date of enactment of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act 
of 2004,] December 23, 2004, the Secretary shall publish 
proposed regulations to carry out [that Act,] the Commercial 
Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004, including regulations 
relating to crew, space flight participants, and permits for 
launch or reentry of reusable suborbital rockets. Not later 
than 18 months after [such date of enactment,] December 23, 
2004, the Secretary shall issue final regulations.
          (2)(A) Starting 3 years after [the date of enactment 
        of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004,] 
        December 23, 2004, the Secretary may issue final 
        regulations changing the definition of suborbital 
        rocket under this chapter. No such regulation may take 
        effect until 180 days after the Secretary has submitted 
        the regulation to the Congress.

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    (d) Effective Date.--

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          (2) As soon as practicable after [the date of 
        enactment of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act 
        of 2004,] December 23, 2004, the Secretary shall issue 
        guidelines or advisory circulars to guide the 
        implementation of [that Act] the Commercial Space 
        Launch Amendments Act of 2004 until regulations are 
        issued.
          (3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), no 
        licenses for the launch or reentry of launch vehicles 
        or reentry vehicles with human beings on board or 
        permits may be issued starting three years after [the 
        date of enactment of the Commercial Space Launch 
        Amendments Act of 2004] December 23, 2004, unless the 
        final regulations described in subsection (c) have been 
        issued.

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                   CHAPTER 515--OFFICE OF SPACEPORTS

Sec.
51501. Establishment of Office of Spaceports.

Sec. 51501. Establishment of Office of Spaceports

    [(e) Definition] (a) Definition of Spaceport.--In this 
section, the term ``spaceport'' means a launch or reentry site 
that is operated by an entity licensed by the Secretary of 
Transportation.
    [(a)] (b) Establishment of Office.--Not later than 90 days 
after [the date of enactment of this section,] October 5, 2018, 
the Secretary of Transportation shall identify, within the 
Office of Commercial Space Transportation, a centralized policy 
office to be known as the Office of Spaceports.
    [(b)] (c) Functions.--The Office of Spaceports shall--
          (1) support licensing activities for operation of 
        launch and reentry sites;
          (2) develop policies that promote infrastructure 
        improvements at spaceports;
          (3) provide technical assistance and guidance to 
        spaceports;
          (4) promote United States spaceports within the 
        Department; and
          (5) strengthen the Nation's competitiveness in 
        commercial space transportation infrastructure and 
        increase resilience for the Federal Government and 
        commercial customers.
    [(c)] (d) Recognition.--In carrying out the [functions 
assigned in subsection (b),] functions assigned in subsection 
(c), the Secretary shall recognize the unique needs and 
distinctions of spaceports that [host]--
          (1) host launches to or reentries from orbit; and
          (2) are involved in suborbital launch activities.
    [(d)](e) Director.--The head of the Office of the Associate 
Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation shall 
designate a Director of the Office of Spaceports.

     CHAPTER 517--DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF COMMERCIAL CARGO AND CREW 
                      TRANSPORTATION CAPABILITIES

Sec.
51701. Commercial development of cargo transportation capabilities.
51702. Commercial development of crew transportation capabilities.
51703. Commercial Crew Program.
51704. Policy regarding fair and open competition for space 
          transportation services.
51705. Transparency.

Sec. 51701. Commercial development of cargo transportation capabilities

    The Administrator shall continue to support the existing 
Commercial Resupply Services program, aimed at enabling the 
commercial space industry in support of the Administration to 
develop reliable means of launching cargo and supplies to the 
International Space Station throughout the duration of the 
facility's operation. The Administrator may apply funds toward 
the reduction of risk to the timely start of the services, 
specifically--
          (1) efforts to conduct a flight test;
          (2) the acceleration of development; and
          (3) the development of the ground infrastructure 
        needed for commercial cargo capability.

Sec. 51702. Commercial development of crew transportation capabilities

    For the duration of the commercial crew development 
program, the Administrator may support follow-on commercially 
developed crew transportation systems dependent on the 
completion of each of the following:
          (1) Human rating requirements.--The Administrator 
        shall develop and make available to the public detailed 
        human rating processes and requirements to guide the 
        design of commercially developed crew transportation 
        capabilities, which requirements shall be at least 
        equivalent to proven requirements for crew 
        transportation in use as of October 11, 2010.
          (2) Procurement system review.--
                  (A) Review of current practices and 
                processes.--The Administrator shall review 
                current Government procurement and acquisition 
                practices and processes, including agreement 
                authorities under chapter 201 of this title, to 
                determine the most cost-effective means of 
                procuring commercial crew transportation 
                capabilities and related services in a manner 
                that ensures appropriate accountability, 
                transparency, and maximum efficiency in the 
                procurement of the capabilities and services. 
                The review shall include identification of 
                proposed measures to address--
                          (i) risk management and means of 
                        indemnification of commercial providers 
                        of the capabilities and services;
                          (ii) quality control;
                          (iii) safety oversight; and
                          (iv) the application of Federal 
                        oversight processes within the 
                        jurisdiction of other Federal agencies.
                  (B) Review of proposed procurement.--A 
                description of the proposed procurement process 
                and justification of the proposed procurement 
                for its selection shall be included in any 
                proposed initiation of procurement activity for 
                commercially developed crew transportation 
                capabilities and services and shall be subject 
                to review by the Committee on Commerce, 
                Science, and Transportation of the Senate and 
                the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
                of the House of Representatives before the 
                initiation of any competitive process to 
                procure the capabilities or services. In 
                support of the review by the committees, the 
                Comptroller General shall undertake an 
                assessment of the proposed procurement process 
                and provide a report to the committees not 
                later than 90 days after the date on which the 
                Administrator provides the description and 
                justification to the committees.
          (3) Use of government supplied capabilities and 
        infrastructure.--In evaluating any proposed development 
        activity for commercially developed crew or cargo 
        launch capabilities, the Administrator shall identify 
        the anticipated contribution of Government personnel, 
        expertise, technologies, and infrastructure to be 
        utilized in support of design, development, or 
        operations of the capabilities. This assessment shall 
        include a clear delineation of the full requirements 
        for the commercial crew service (including the 
        contingency for crew rescue). The Administrator shall 
        include details and associated costs of such support as 
        part of any proposed development initiative for the 
        procurement of commercially developed crew or cargo 
        launch capabilities or services.
          (4) Flight demonstration and readiness 
        requirements.--The Administrator shall establish 
        appropriate milestones and minimum performance 
        objectives to be achieved before authority is granted 
        to proceed to the procurement of commercially developed 
        crew transportation capabilities or services. The 
        guidelines shall include a procedure to provide 
        independent assurance of flight safety and flight 
        readiness before the authorization of United States 
        government personnel to participate as crew onboard any 
        commercial launch vehicle developed pursuant to this 
        section.
          (5) Commercial crew rescue capabilities.--The 
        provision of a commercial capability to provide 
        International Space Station crew services shall include 
        crew rescue requirements, and shall be undertaken 
        through the procurement process initiated in 
        conformance with this section. In the event such 
        development is initiated, the Administrator shall make 
        available any relevant government-owned intellectual 
        property deriving from the development of a 
        multipurpose crew vehicle authorized by this section 
        and sections 71522 and 71523 of this title to 
        commercial entities involved with such crew rescue 
        capability development which shall be relevant to the 
        design of a crew rescue capability. In addition, the 
        Administrator shall seek to ensure that contracts for 
        development of the multipurpose crew vehicle contain 
        provisions for the licensing of relevant intellectual 
        property to participating commercial providers of any 
        crew rescue capability development undertaken pursuant 
        to this section. If one 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.

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                      CHAPTER 603--REMOTE SENSING

Sec.
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[60304. Program evaluation.]
60304. Advisory committee.
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Sec. 60304. [Program evaluation] Advisory committee

    [(a) Advisory Committee.--The Administrator shall] The 
Administrator shall establish an advisory committee, consisting 
of individuals with appropriate expertise in State, local, 
regional, and tribal agencies, the university research 
community, and the remote sensing and other geospatial 
information industries, to monitor the program established 
under section 60303 of this title. The advisory committee shall 
consult with the Federal Geographic Data Committee and other 
appropriate industry representatives and organizations. 
Notwithstanding section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act [(5 App. U.S.C.),] (5 U.S.C. App.), the advisory committee 
established under this subsection shall remain in effect until 
the termination of the program under section 60303 of this 
title.
    [(b) Effectiveness Evaluation.--Not later than December 31, 
2009, the Administrator shall transmit to Congress an 
evaluation of the effectiveness of the program established 
under section 60303 of this title in exploring and promoting 
the integrated use of sources of remote sensing and other 
geospatial information to address State, local, regional, and 
tribal agency needs. Such evaluation shall have been conducted 
by an independent entity.]

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                       CHAPTER 605--EARTH SCIENCE

Sec.
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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.
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Sec. 60507. Interagency collaboration implementation approach

    The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy 
shall establish a mechanism to ensure greater coordination of 
the research, operations, and activities relating to civilian 
Earth observation of Federal agencies, including the 
Administration, that have active programs that contribute 
either directly or indirectly to those areas. The mechanism 
should include the development of a strategic implementation 
plan that is updated at least every 3 years with a process for 
external independent advisory input. The strategic 
implementation plan should include--
          (1) a description of the responsibilities of the 
        various Federal agency roles in Earth observations;
          (2) recommended cost-sharing and procurement 
        arrangements between Federal agencies and other 
        entities, including international arrangements; and
          (3) a plan for ensuring the provision of sustained, 
        long-term space-based climate observations.

Sec. 60508. Transitioning experimental research to operations

    Based on the implementation plan provided to Congress in 
March 2011, the Administrator shall coordinate with the 
Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration and the Director of the United States Geological 
Survey to establish a formal mechanism that plans, coordinates, 
and supports the transitioning of the research findings, 
assets, and capabilities of the Administration to the 
operations of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration and the United States Geological Survey. In 
defining the mechanism, the Administration should consider the 
establishment of a formal or informal interagency transition 
office.

Sec. 60509. Decadal Survey missions implementation for Earth 
                    observation

    The Administrator shall undertake to implement, as 
appropriate, missions identified in the National Research 
Council's Earth Science Decadal Survey within the scope of the 
funds authorized for the Earth Science Mission Directorate.

Sec. 60510. Instrument testbeds and venture class missions

    The Administrator shall pursue innovative ways to fly 
instrument-level payloads for early demonstration or as co-
manifested payloads. Congress encourages the use of the 
International Space Station as an accessible platform for the 
conduct of such activities. Additionally, in order to address 
the cost and schedule challenges associated with large flight 
systems, the Administrator should pursue smaller systems to the 
extent practicable and warranted.

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                CHAPTER 709--INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION

Sec.
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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.
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Sec. 70902. Allocation of International Space Station research budget

    The Administrator shall allocate at least 15 percent of the 
funds budgeted for International Space Station research to 
ground-based, free-flyer, and International Space Station life 
and microgravity science research that is not directly related 
to supporting the human exploration program, consistent with 
[section 40904] section 49904 of this title.

Sec. 70903. International Space Station research

    The Administrator shall--
          (1) carry out a program of microgravity research 
        consistent with [section 40904] section 49904 of this 
        title; and

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Sec. 70904. International Space Station completion

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    (b) Elements, Capabilities, and Configuration Criteria.--
The Administrator shall ensure that the International Space 
Station will--

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          (2) be used for a diverse range of microgravity 
        research, including fundamental, applied, and 
        commercial research, consistent with [section 40904] 
        section 49904 of this title;
          (3) have an ability to support a crew size of at 
        least 6 persons, unless the Administrator transmits to 
        the [Committee on Science and Technology] Committee on 
        Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
        and Transportation of the Senate not later than 60 days 
        after December 30, 2005, a report explaining why such a 
        requirement should not be met, the impact of not 
        meeting the requirement on the International Space 
        Station research agenda and operations and 
        international partner agreements, and what additional 
        funding or other steps would be required to have an 
        ability to support a crew size of at least 6 persons;

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    (c) Contingencies.--

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          (2) Plan.--Before making any change in the 
        International Space Station assembly sequence in effect 
        on December 30, 2005, the Administrator shall transmit 
        to the [Committee on Science and Technology] Committee 
        on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
        and Transportation of the Senate a plan to carry out 
        the policy described in paragraph (1).

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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 pursue international, 
commercial, and intragovernmental means to--
          (1) maximize International Space Station logistics 
        supply, maintenance, and operational capabilities;
          (2) reduce risks to International Space Station 
        systems sustainability; and
          (3) offset and minimize United States operations 
        costs relating to the International Space Station.

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 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.

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Sec. 71102. Requests for information

    The Administrator shall issue requests for information on--
          (1) a low-cost space mission with the purpose of 
        rendezvousing with, [attaching a tracking device,] 
        attaching a tracking device to, and characterizing the 
        Apophis asteroid; and

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            CHAPTER 715--HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT AND EXPLORATION

                    Subchapter I--general Provisions

Sec.
71501. Definitions.

              Subchapter II--Policy, Goals, and Objectives

71511. Human space flight policy.
71512. Goals and objectives.

Subchapter III--Expansion of Human Space Flight Beyond the International 
                    Space Station and Low-Earth Orbit

71521. Space Launch System as follow-on launch vehicle to the space 
          shuttle.
71522. Multipurpose crew vehicle.
71523. Utilization of existing workforce and assets in development of 
          Space Launch System and multipurpose crew vehicle.
71524. Launch support and infrastructure modernization program.
71525. Development of technologies and in-space capabilities for beyond 
          near-Earth space missions.

                      Subchapter IV--Space Science

71541. Technology development.
71542. Suborbital research activities.
71543. In-space servicing.
71544. Ongoing restoration of radioisotope thermoelectric generator 
          material production.
71545. Coordinated approach for robotic missions.
71546. Near-Earth object survey and policy with respect to threats 
          posed.

                    Subchapter I--General Provisions

Sec. 71501. Definitions

    In this chapter:
          (1) Cis-lunar space.--The term ``cis-lunar space'' 
        means the region of space from the Earth out to and 
        including the region around the surface of the Moon.
          (2) Deep space.--The term ``deep space'' means the 
        region of space beyond cis-lunar space.
          (3) Near-earth space.--The term ``near-Earth space'' 
        means the region of space that includes low-Earth orbit 
        and extends out to and includes geo-synchronous orbit.
          (4) Space launch system.--The term ``Space Launch 
        System'' means the follow-on Government-owned civil 
        launch system developed, managed, and operated by the 
        Administration to serve as a key component to expand 
        human presence beyond low-Earth orbit.

              Subchapter II--Policy, Goals, and Objectives

Sec. 71511. Human space flight policy

    (a) Use of Non-United States Human Space Flight 
Transportation Services.--
          (1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                  (A) Commercial provider.--The term 
                ``commercial provider'' means any person 
                providing human space flight transportation 
                services, primary control of which is held by 
                persons other than the Federal Government, a 
                State or local government, or a foreign 
                government.
                  (B) Qualified foreign entity.--The term 
                ``qualified foreign entity'' means a foreign 
                entity that is in compliance with all 
                applicable safety standards and is not 
                prohibited from providing space transportation 
                services under other law.
                  (C) United states commercial provider.--The 
                term ``United States commercial provider'' 
                means a commercial provider, organized under 
                the laws of the United States or of a State, 
                that is more than 50 percent owned by United 
                States nationals.
          (2) In general.--The Federal Government may not 
        acquire human space flight transportation services from 
        a foreign entity unless--
                  (A) no United States Government-operated 
                human space flight capability is available;
                  (B) no United States commercial provider is 
                available; and
                  (C) it is a qualified foreign entity.
          (3) Arrangements with foreign entities.--Nothing in 
        this subsection shall prevent the Administrator from 
        negotiating or entering into human space flight 
        transportation arrangements with foreign entities to 
        ensure safety of flight and continued International 
        Space Station operations.
    (b) United States Human Space Flight Capabilities.--
Congress reaffirms the policy stated in section 70501(a) of 
this title that the United States shall maintain an 
uninterrupted capability for human space flight and operations 
in low-Earth orbit, and beyond, as an essential instrument of 
national security and of the capacity to ensure continued 
United States participation and leadership in the exploration 
and utilization of space.

Sec. 71512. Goals and objectives

    (a) Long-Term Goals.--The long-term goals of the human 
space flight and exploration efforts of the Administration 
shall be--
          (1) to expand permanent human presence beyond low-
        Earth orbit and to do so, where practical, in a manner 
        involving international, academic, and industry 
        partners;
          (2) crewed missions and progress toward achieving the 
        goal in paragraph (1) to enable the potential for 
        subsequent human exploration and the extension of human 
        presence throughout the solar system; and
          (3) to enable a capability to extend human presence, 
        including potential human habitation on another 
        celestial body and a thriving space economy in the 21st 
        century.
    (b) Key Objectives.--The key objectives of the United 
States for human expansion into space shall be--
          (1) to sustain the capability for long-duration 
        presence in low-Earth orbit, initially through 
        continuation of the International Space Station and 
        full utilization of the United States segment of the 
        International Space Station as a national laboratory, 
        and through assisting and enabling an expanded 
        commercial presence in, and access to, low-Earth orbit, 
        as elements of a low-Earth orbit infrastructure;
          (2) to determine whether humans can live for extended 
        periods in space with decreasing reliance on Earth, 
        starting with utilization of low-Earth orbit 
        infrastructure, to--
                  (A) identify potential roles that space 
                resources such as energy and materials can 
                play;
                  (B) meet national and global needs and 
                challenges such as potential cataclysmic 
                threats; and
                  (C) explore the viability of and lay the 
                foundation for sustainable economic activities 
                in space;
          (3) to maximize the role that human exploration of 
        space can play in--
                  (A) advancing overall knowledge of the 
                universe;
                  (B) supporting United States national and 
                economic security and the United States global 
                competitive posture; and
                  (C) inspiring young people in their 
                educational pursuits;
          (4) to build on the cooperative and mutually 
        beneficial framework established by the International 
        Space Station partnership agreements and experience in 
        developing and undertaking programs and meeting 
        objectives designed to realize the goal of human space 
        flight set forth in subsection (a); and
          (5) to achieve human exploration of Mars and beyond 
        through the prioritization of those technologies and 
        capabilities best suited for such a mission in 
        accordance with the stepping stone approach to 
        exploration under section 70504 of this title.

      Subchapter III--Expansion of Human Space Flight Beyond the 
            International Space Station and Low-Earth Orbit

Sec. 71521. Space Launch System as follow-on launch vehicle to the 
                    space shuttle

    (a) Policy.--It is the policy of the United States that the 
Administration develop a Space Launch System as a follow-on to 
the space shuttle that can access cis-lunar space and the 
regions of space beyond low-Earth orbit in order to enable the 
United States to participate in global efforts to access and 
develop that increasingly strategic region.
    (b) Initiation of Development.--
          (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after October 
        11, 2010, the Administrator shall initiate development 
        of a Space Launch System meeting the minimum capability 
        requirements specified in subsection (c).
          (2) Modification of current contracts.--In order to 
        limit the Administration's termination liability costs 
        and support critical capabilities, the Administrator 
        shall, to the extent practicable, extend or modify 
        existing (as of October 11, 2010) vehicle development 
        and associated contracts necessary to meet the 
        requirement in paragraph (1), including contracts for 
        ground testing of solid rocket motors, if necessary, to 
        ensure their availability for development of the Space 
        Launch System.
    (c) Minimum Capability Requirements.--
          (1) In general.--The Space Launch System developed 
        pursuant to subsection (b) shall be designed to have, 
        at a minimum, the following:
                  (A) The initial capability of the core 
                elements, without an upper stage, of lifting 
                payloads weighing between 70 and 100 tons into 
                low-Earth orbit in preparation for transit for 
                missions beyond low-Earth orbit.
                  (B) The capability to carry an integrated 
                upper Earth departure stage bringing the total 
                lift capability of the Space Launch System to 
                130 tons or more.
                  (C) The capability to lift the multipurpose 
                crew vehicle.
                  (D) The capability to serve as a backup 
                system for supplying and supporting 
                International Space Station cargo delivery 
                requirements or crew delivery requirements not 
                otherwise met by available commercial or 
                partner-supplied vehicles.
                  (E) The capacity for efficient and timely 
                evolution, including the incorporation of new 
                technologies, competition of sub-elements, and 
                commercial operations.
    (2) Flexibility.--The Space Launch System shall be designed 
from inception as a fully integrated vehicle capable of 
carrying a total payload of 130 tons or more into low-Earth 
orbit in preparation for transit for missions beyond low-Earth 
orbit. The Space Launch System shall, to the extent 
practicable, incorporate capabilities for evolutionary growth 
to carry heavier payloads. Developmental work and testing of 
the core elements and the upper stage should proceed in 
parallel subject to appropriations. Priority should be placed 
on the core elements with the goal for operational capability 
for the core elements not later than December 31, 2016.
    (3) Transition needs.--The Administrator shall ensure that 
critical skills and capabilities are retained, modified, and 
developed, as appropriate, in areas relating to solid and 
liquid engines, large diameter fuel tanks, rocket propulsion, 
and other ground test capabilities for an effective transition 
to the follow-on Space Launch System.

Sec. 71522. Multipurpose crew vehicle

    (a) Initiation of Development.--
          (1) In general.--The Administrator shall continue the 
        development of a multipurpose crew vehicle to be 
        available as soon as practicable, and no later than for 
        use with the Space Launch System. The vehicle shall 
        continue to advance development of the human safety 
        features, designs, and systems in the Orion project.
          (2) Goal for operational capability.--It shall be the 
        goal to achieve full operational capability for the 
        transportation vehicle developed pursuant to this 
        subsection by not later than December 31, 2016. For 
        purposes of meeting such goal, the Administrator may 
        undertake a test of the transportation vehicle at the 
        International Space Station before that date.
    (b) Minimum Capability Requirements.--The multipurpose crew 
vehicle developed pursuant to subsection (a) shall be designed 
to have, at a minimum, the following:
          (1) The capability to serve as the primary crew 
        vehicle for missions beyond low-Earth orbit.
          (2) The capability to conduct regular in-space 
        operations, such as rendezvous, docking, and extra-
        vehicular activities, in conjunction with payloads 
        delivered by the Space Launch System developed pursuant 
        to section 71521 of this title, or other vehicles, in 
        preparation for missions beyond low-Earth orbit or 
        servicing of assets described in section 71543 of this 
        title, or other assets in cis-lunar space.
          (3) The capability to provide an alternative means of 
        delivery of crew and cargo to the International Space 
        Station, in the event other vehicles, whether 
        commercial vehicles or partner-supplied vehicles, are 
        unable to perform that function.
          (4) The capacity for efficient and timely evolution, 
        including the incorporation of new technologies, 
        competition of sub-elements, and commercial operations.

Sec. 71523. Utilization of existing workforce and assets in development 
                    of Space Launch System and multipurpose crew 
                    vehicle

    (a) In General.--In developing the Space Launch System 
pursuant to section 71521 of this title and the multipurpose 
crew vehicle pursuant to section 71522 of this title, the 
Administrator shall, to the extent practicable, utilize--
          (1) existing (as of October 11, 2010) contracts, 
        investments, workforce, industrial base, and 
        capabilities from the space shuttle and Orion and Ares 
        1 projects, including--
                  (A) spacesuit development activities for 
                application to, and coordinated development of, 
                a multipurpose crew vehicle suit and associated 
                life-support requirements with potential 
                development of standard Administration-
                certified suit and life support systems for use 
                in alternative commercially developed crew 
                transportation systems; and
                  (B) space shuttle-derived components and Ares 
                1 components that use existing (as of October 
                11, 2010) United States propulsion systems, 
                including liquid fuel engines, external tank or 
                tank-related capability, and solid rocket motor 
                engines; and
          (2) associated testing facilities in existence or 
        under construction as of October 11, 2010.
    (b) Discharge of Requirements.--In meeting the requirements 
of subsection (a), the Administrator--
          (1) shall, to the extent practicable, utilize ground-
        based manufacturing capability, ground testing 
        activities, launch and operations infrastructure, and 
        workforce expertise;
          (2) shall, to the extent practicable, minimize the 
        modification and development of ground infrastructure 
        and maximize the utilization of existing (as of October 
        11, 2010) software, vehicle, and mission operations 
        processes;
          (3) shall complete construction and activation of the 
        A-3 test stand with a completion goal of September 30, 
        2013;
          (4) may procure, develop, and flight test applicable 
        components; and
          (5) shall take appropriate actions to ensure timely 
        and cost-effective development of the Space Launch 
        System and the multipurpose crew vehicle, including the 
        use of a procurement approach that incorporates 
        adequate and effective oversight, the facilitation of 
        contractor efficiencies, and the streamlining of 
        contract and procurement requirements.
    (c) Continuation of Contractor Support.--The Administrator 
may not terminate any contract that provides the system 
transitions necessary for shuttle-derived hardware to be used 
on the Space Launch System described in section 71521 of this 
title or the multipurpose crew vehicle described in section 
71522 of this title.

Sec. 71524. Launch support and infrastructure modernization program

    (a) In General.--The Administrator shall carry out a 
program the primary purpose of which is to prepare 
infrastructure at the Kennedy Space Center that is needed to 
enable processing and launch of the Space Launch System. 
Vehicle interfaces and other ground processing and payload 
integration areas should be simplified to minimize overall 
costs, enhance safety, and complement the purpose of this 
section.
    (b) Elements.--The program required by this section shall 
include--
          (1) investments to improve civil and national 
        security operations at the Kennedy Space Center, to 
        enhance the overall capabilities of the Center, and to 
        reduce the long-term cost of operations and 
        maintenance;
          (2) measures to provide multi-vehicle support, 
        improvements in payload processing, and partnering at 
        the Kennedy Space Center; and
          (3) other measures that the Administrator considers 
        appropriate, including investments to improve launch 
        infrastructure at Administration flight facilities 
        scheduled to launch cargo to the International Space 
        Station under the program to develop commercial cargo 
        transportation capabilities.

Sec. 71525. Development of technologies and in-space capabilities for 
                    beyond near-Earth space missions

    (a) Development Authorized.--The Administrator may initiate 
activities to develop the following:
          (1) Technologies identified as necessary elements of 
        missions beyond low-Earth orbit.
          (2) In-space capabilities such as refueling and 
        storage technology, orbital transfer stages, innovative 
        in-space propulsion technology, communications, and 
        data management that facilitate a broad range of users 
        (including military and commercial).
          (3) Applications defining the architecture and design 
        of missions beyond low-Earth orbit.
          (4) Spacesuit development and associated life support 
        technology.
          (5) Flagship missions.
    (b) Investments.--In developing technologies and 
capabilities under subsection (a), the Administrator may make 
investments in--
          (1) space technologies such as advanced propulsion, 
        propellant depots, in situ resource utilization, and 
        robotic payloads or capabilities that enable human 
        missions beyond low-Earth orbit ultimately leading to 
        Mars;
          (2) a space-based transfer vehicle including 
        technologies described in paragraph (1) with an ability 
        to conduct space-based operations that provide 
        capabilities--
                  (A) to integrate with the Space Launch System 
                and other space-based systems;
                  (B) to provide opportunities for in-space 
                servicing of and delivery to multiple space-
                based platforms; and
                  C) to facilitate international efforts to 
                expand human presence to deep space 
                destinations;
          (3) advanced life support technologies and 
        capabilities;
          (4) technologies and capabilities relating to in-
        space power, propulsion, and energy systems;
          (5) technologies and capabilities relating to in-
        space propellant transfer and storage;
          (6) technologies and capabilities relating to in situ 
        resource utilization; and
          (7) expanded research to understand the greatest 
        biological impediments to human deep space missions, 
        especially the radiation challenge.
    (c) Utilization of International Space Station as 
Testbed.--The Administrator may utilize the International Space 
Station as a testbed for any technology or capability developed 
under subsection (a) in a manner consistent with sections 70908 
through 70911 of this title.
    (d) Coordination.--The Administrator shall coordinate 
development of technologies and capabilities under this section 
through an overall Administration technology approach 
consistent with the plan required by section 905 of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act 
of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 124 Stat. 2836), which outlines 
how the Administration's space technology program will meet the 
goal described in section 40903 of this title, including an 
explanation of how the plan will link to other mission-
directorate technology efforts.

                      Subchapter IV--Space Science

Sec. 71541. Technology development

    The Administrator shall ensure that the Science Mission 
Directorate maintains a long-term technology development 
program for space and Earth science. That effort should be 
coordinated with an overall Administration technology 
investment approach consistent with the plan required by 
section 905 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 
124 Stat. 2836), which outlines how the Administration's space 
technology program will meet the goal described in section 
40903 of this title, including an explanation of how the plan 
will link to other mission-directorate technology efforts.

Sec. 71542. Suborbital research activities

    (a) Management.--The Administrator shall designate an 
officer or employee of the Science Mission Directorate to act 
as the responsible official for all Suborbital Research in the 
Science Mission Directorate. The designee shall be responsible 
for--
          (1) the development of short- and long-term strategic 
        plans for maintaining, renewing, and extending 
        suborbital facilities and capabilities;
          (2) monitoring progress toward goals in the plans; 
        and
          (3) integration of suborbital activities and 
        workforce development within the Administration, 
        thereby ensuring the long-term recognition of their 
        combined value to the Directorate, to the 
        Administration, and to the Nation.
    (b) Establishment of Suborbital Research Program.--The 
Administrator shall establish a Suborbital Research Program 
within the Science Mission Directorate that shall include the 
use of sounding rockets, aircraft, high altitude balloons, 
suborbital reusable launch vehicles, and commercial launch 
vehicles to advance science and train the next generation of 
scientists and engineers in systems engineering and systems 
integration, which are vital to maintaining critical skills in 
the aerospace workforce. The program shall integrate existing 
(as of October 11, 2010) suborbital research programs with 
orbital missions at the discretion of the designated officer or 
employee and shall emphasize the participation of undergraduate 
and graduate students and post-doctoral researchers when 
formulating announcements of opportunity.
    (c) Annual Report.--The Administrator shall report annually 
to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
of the House of Representatives on the number and type of 
suborbital missions conducted in each fiscal year 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.

             CHAPTER 717--ADVANCING HUMAN SPACE EXPLORATION

                    Subchapter I--General Provisions

Sec.
71701. Definitions.

          Subchapter II--Advancing Human Deep Space Exploration

           PART A--ASSURING CORE CAPABILITIES FOR EXPLORATION

71711. Space launch system, Orion, and exploration ground systems.

                         PART B--JOURNEY TO MARS

71721. Human exploration roadmap.

                 Subchapter III--Advancing Space Science

71731. Policy on maintaining balanced space science portfolio.
71732. Mission priorities for planetary science.
71733. Extrasolar planet exploration strategy.
71734. Astrobiology strategy.
71735. Collaboration.

                     Subchapter IV--Space Technology

71741. Space technology infusion.
71742. Space technology program.

                   Subchapter V--Maximizing Efficiency

     PART A--ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CYBERSECURITY

71751. Information technology governance.
71752. Information technology strategic plan.
71753. Information security plan for cybersecurity.

   PART B--COLLABORATION AMONG MISSION DIRECTORATES AND OTHER MATTERS

71761. Collaboration among mission directorates.
71762. Administration launch capabilities collaboration.
71763. Education and outreach.
71764. Leveraging commercial satellite servicing capabilities across 
          mission directorates.
71765. Flight opportunities.
71766. Space Act Agreements.

                    Subchapter I--General Provisions

Sec. 71701. Definitions

    In this chapter:
          (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term 
        ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
          (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
        Transportation of the Senate; and
          (B) the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
        of the House of Representatives.
          (2) Cis-lunar space.--The term ``cis-lunar space'' 
        means the region of space from the Earth out to and 
        including the region around the surface of the Moon.
          (3) Deep space.--The term ``deep space'' means the 
        region of space beyond low-Earth orbit, to include cis-
        lunar space.
          (4) Orion.--The term ``Orion'' means the multipurpose 
        crew vehicle described under section 71522 of this 
        title.
          (5) Space launch system.--The term ``Space Launch 
        System'' has the meaning given the term in section 
        71501 of this title.

         Subchapter II--Advancing Human Deep Space Exploration

           PART A--ASSURING CORE CAPABILITIES FOR EXPLORATION

Sec. 71711. Space launch system, Orion, and exploration ground systems

    (a) Reaffirmation.--Congress reaffirms the policy and 
minimum capability requirements for the Space Launch System 
under section 71521 of this title.
    (b) Continued Development of Fully Integrated Space Launch 
System.--The Administrator shall continue the development of 
the fully integrated Space Launch System, including an upper 
stage needed to go beyond low-Earth orbit, in order to safely 
enable human space exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond 
over the course of the next century as required in section 
71521(c) of this title.
    (c) Exploration Missions.--The Administrator shall continue 
development of--
          (1) an uncrewed exploration mission to demonstrate 
        the capability of both the Space Launch System and 
        Orion as an integrated system by 2018;
          (2) subject to applicable human rating processes and 
        requirements, a crewed exploration mission to 
        demonstrate the Space Launch System, including the Core 
        Stage and Exploration Upper Stages, by 2021;
          (3) subsequent missions beginning with 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 exploration from cis-lunar space to the surface 
        of Mars.
    (e) Reports.--
          (1) Initial human exploration roadmap.--The 
        Administrator shall submit to the appropriate 
        committees of Congress--
                  (A) an initial human exploration roadmap, 
                including a critical decision plan, before 
                December 1, 2017; and
                  (B) an updated human exploration roadmap 
                periodically as the Administrator considers 
                necessary but not less than biennially.
          (2) Contents.--Each human exploration roadmap under 
        this subsection shall include a description of--
                  (A) the achievements and goals accomplished 
                in the process of developing capabilities and 
                technologies described in this section during 
                the 2-year period prior to the submission of 
                the human exploration roadmap; and
                  (B) the expected goals and achievements in 
                the following 2-year period.
          (3) Submission with budget.--Each human exploration 
        roadmap under this section shall be included in the 
        budget for that fiscal year transmitted to Congress 
        under section 1105(a) of title 31.

                Subchapter III--Advancing Space Science

Sec. 71731. Policy on maintaining balanced space science portfolio

    It is the policy of the United States to ensure, to the 
extent practicable, a steady cadence of large, medium, and 
small science missions.

Sec. 71732. Mission priorities for planetary science

    (a) In General.--In accordance with the priorities 
established in the most recent Planetary Science Decadal 
Survey, the Administrator shall ensure, to the greatest extent 
practicable, the completion of a balanced set of Discovery, New 
Frontiers, and Flagship missions at the cadence recommended by 
the most recent Planetary Science Decadal Survey.
    (b) Mission Priority Adjustments.--Consistent with the set 
of missions described in subsection (a), and while maintaining 
the continuity of scientific data and steady development of 
capabilities and technologies, the Administrator may seek, if 
necessary, adjustments to mission priorities, schedule, and 
scope in light of changing budget projections.

Sec. 71733. Extrasolar planet exploration strategy

    (a) Strategy.--
          (1) In general.--The Administrator shall enter into 
        an arrangement with the National Academies to develop a 
        science strategy for the study and exploration of 
        extrasolar planets, including the use of the Transiting 
        Exoplanet Survey Satellite, the James Webb Space 
        Telescope, a potential Wide-Field Infrared Survey 
        Telescope mission, or any other telescope, spacecraft, 
        or instrument, as appropriate.
      (2) Requirements.--The strategy shall--
                  (A) outline key scientific questions;
                  (B) identify the most promising research in 
                the field;
                  (C) indicate the extent to which the mission 
                priorities in existing decadal surveys address 
                the key extrasolar planet research and 
                exploration goals;
                  (D) identify opportunities for coordination 
                with international partners, commercial 
                partners, and not-for-profit partners; and
                  (E) make recommendations regarding the 
                activities under subparagraphs (A) through (D), 
                as appropriate.
    (b) Use of Strategy.--The Administrator shall use the 
strategy--
          (1) to inform roadmaps, strategic plans, and other 
        activities of the Administration as they relate to 
        extrasolar planet research and exploration; and
          (2) to provide a foundation for future activities and 
        initiatives related to extrasolar planet research and 
        exploration.
    (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 18 months after 
March 21, 2017, the National Academies shall submit to the 
Administrator and to the appropriate committees of Congress a 
report containing the strategy developed under subsection (a).

Sec. 71734. Astrobiology strategy

    (a) Strategy.--
          (1) In general.--The Administrator shall enter into 
        an arrangement with the National Academies to develop a 
        science strategy for astrobiology that would outline 
        key scientific questions, identify the most promising 
        research in the field, and indicate the extent to which 
        the mission priorities in existing decadal surveys 
        address the search for life's origin, evolution, 
        distribution, and future in the universe.
          (2) Recommendations.--The strategy shall include 
        recommendations for coordination with international 
        partners.
    (b) Use of Strategy.--The Administrator shall use the 
strategy developed under subsection (a) in planning and funding 
research and other activities and initiatives in the field of 
astrobiology.
    (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 18 months after 
March 21, 2017, the National Academies shall submit to the 
Administrator and to the appropriate committees of Congress a 
report containing the strategy developed under subsection (a).

Sec. 71735. Collaboration

    The Administration shall continue to develop first-of-a-
kind instruments that, once proved, can be transitioned to 
other agencies for operations. Whenever responsibilities for 
the development of sensors or for measurements are transferred 
to the Administration from another agency, the Administration 
shall seek, to the extent possible, to be reimbursed for the 
assumption of such responsibilities.

                    Subchapter IV--Space Technology

Sec. 71741. Space technology infusion

    (a) Policy.--It is the policy of the United States that the 
Administrator shall develop technologies to support the 
Administration's core missions, as described in section 2(3) of 
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization 
Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 124 Stat. 2807), and support 
sustained investments in early stage innovation, fundamental 
research, and technologies to expand the boundaries of the 
national aerospace enterprise.
    (b) Propulsion Technologies.--A goal of propulsion 
technologies developed under subsection (a) shall be to 
significantly reduce human travel time to Mars.

Sec. 71742. Space technology program

    (a) Space Technology Program Authorized.--The Administrator 
shall conduct a space technology program (referred to in this 
section as the ``Program'') to research and develop advanced 
space technologies that could deliver innovative solutions 
across the Administration's space exploration and science 
missions.
    (b) Considerations.--In conducting the Program, the 
Administrator shall consider--
          (1) the recommendations of the National Academies' 
        review of the Administration's Space Technology 
        roadmaps and priorities; and
          (2) the applicable enabling aspects of the stepping 
        stone approach to exploration under section 70504 of 
        this title.
    (c) Requirements.--In conducting the Program, the 
Administrator shall--
          (1) to the extent practicable, use a competitive 
        process to select research and development projects;
          (2) to the extent practicable and appropriate, use 
        small satellites and the Administration's suborbital 
        and ground-based platforms to demonstrate space 
        technology concepts and developments; and
          (3) as appropriate, partner with other Federal 
        agencies, universities, private industry, and foreign 
        countries.
    (d) Small Business Programs.--The Administrator shall 
organize and manage the Administration's Small Business 
Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology 
Transfer Program within the Program.
    (e) Nonduplication Certification.--The Administrator shall 
submit a budget for each fiscal year, as transmitted to 
Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, that avoids 
duplication of projects, programs, or missions conducted by the 
Program with other projects, programs, or missions conducted by 
another office or directorate of the Administration.
    (f) Collaboration, Coordination, and Alignment.--The 
Administrator shall--
          (1) ensure that the Administration's projects, 
        programs, and activities in support of technology 
        research and development of advanced space technologies 
        are fully coordinated and aligned;
          (2) ensure that the results of the projects, 
        programs, and activities under paragraph (1) are shared 
        and leveraged within the Administration; and
          (3) ensure that the organizational responsibility for 
        research and development activities in support of human 
        space exploration not initiated as of March 21, 2017, 
        is established on the basis of a sound rationale.
    (g) Annual Report.--The Administrator shall include in the 
Administration's annual budget request for each fiscal year the 
rationale for assigning organizational responsibility for, in 
the year prior to the budget fiscal year, each initiated 
project, program, and mission focused on research and 
development of advanced technologies for human space 
exploration.

                  Subchapter V--Maximizing Efficiency

    PART A--ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CYBERSECURITY

Sec. 71751. Information technology governance

    The Administrator shall, in a manner that reflects the 
unique nature of the Administration's mission and expertise--
          (1) ensure the Administration Chief Information 
        Officer, mission directorates, and centers have 
        appropriate roles in the management, governance, and 
        oversight processes related to information technology 
        operations and investments and information security 
        programs for the protection of Administration systems;
          (2) ensure the Administration Chief Information 
        Officer has the appropriate resources and insight to 
        oversee Administration information technology and 
        information security operations and investments;
          (3) provide an information technology program 
        management framework to increase the efficiency and 
        effectiveness of information technology investments, 
        including relying on metrics for identifying and 
        reducing potential duplication, waste, and cost;
          (4) improve the operational linkage between the 
        Administration Chief Information Officer and each 
        Administration mission directorate, center, and mission 
        support office to ensure both Administration and 
        mission needs are considered in Administration-wide 
        information technology and information security 
        management and oversight;
          (5) review the portfolio of information technology 
        investments and spending, including information 
        technology-related investments included as part of 
        activities within Administration mission directorates 
        that may not be considered information technology, to 
        ensure investments are recognized and reported 
        appropriately based on guidance from the Office of 
        Management and Budget;
          (6) consider appropriate revisions to the charters of 
        information technology boards and councils that inform 
        information technology investment and operation 
        decisions; and
          (7) consider whether the Administration Chief 
        Information Officer should have a seat on any boards or 
        councils described in paragraph (6).

Sec. 71752. Information technology strategic plan

    (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), the 
Administrator shall develop an information technology strategic 
plan to guide Administration information technology management 
and strategic objectives.
    (b) Requirements.--In developing the strategic plan, the 
Administrator shall ensure that the strategic plan addresses--
          (1) the deadline under section 306(a) of title 5; and
          (2) the requirements under section 3506 of title 44.
    (c) Contents.--The strategic plan shall address, in a 
manner that reflects the unique nature of the Administration's 
mission and expertise--
          (1) near- and long-term goals and objectives for 
        leveraging information technology;
          (2) a plan for how the Administration will submit to 
        Congress a list of information technology projects, 
        including completion dates and risk levels in 
        accordance with guidance from the Office of Management 
        and Budget;
          (3) an implementation overview for an Administration-
        wide approach to information technology investments and 
        operations, including reducing barriers to cross-center 
        collaboration;
          (4) coordination by the Administration Chief 
        Information Officer with centers and mission 
        directorates to ensure that information technology 
        policies are effectively and efficiently implemented 
        across the Administration;
          (5) a plan to increase the efficiency and 
        effectiveness of information technology investments, 
        including a description of how unnecessarily 
        duplicative, wasteful, legacy, or outdated information 
        technology across the Administration will be identified 
        and eliminated, and a schedule for the identification 
        and elimination of such information technology;
          (6) a plan for improving the information security of 
        Administration information and Administration 
        information systems, including improving security 
        control assessments and role-based security training of 
        employees; and
          (7) submission by the Administration to Congress of 
        information regarding high risk projects and 
        cybersecurity risks.
    (d) Congressional Oversight.--The Administrator shall 
submit to the appropriate committees of Congress the strategic 
plan under subsection (a) and any updates to the strategic 
plan.

Sec. 71753. Information security plan for cybersecurity

    (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after March 21, 
2017, the Administrator shall implement the information 
security plan developed under subsection (b) and take such 
further actions as the Administrator considers necessary to 
improve the information security system in accordance with this 
section.
    (b) Information Security Plan.--Subject to subsections (c) 
and (d), the Administrator shall develop an Administration-wide 
information security plan to enhance information security for 
Administration information and information infrastructure.
    (c) Requirements.--In developing the plan under subsection 
(b), the Administrator shall ensure that the plan--
          (1) reflects the unique nature of the 
        Administration's mission and expertise;
          (2) is informed by policies, standards, guidelines, 
        and directives on information security required for 
        Federal agencies;
          (3) is consistent with the standards and guidelines 
        under section 11331 of title 40; and
          (4) meets applicable National Institute of Standards 
        and Technology information security standards and 
        guidelines.
    (d) Contents.--The plan shall address--
          (1) an overview of the requirements of the 
        information security system;
          (2) an Administration-wide risk management framework 
        for information security;
          (3) a description of the information security system 
        management controls and common controls that are 
        necessary to ensure compliance with information 
        security-related requirements;
          (4) an identification and assignment of roles, 
        responsibilities, and management commitment for 
        information security at the Administration;
          (5) coordination among organizational entities, 
        including between each center, facility, mission 
        directorate, and mission support office, and among 
        Administration entities responsible for different 
        aspects of information security;
          (6) the need to protect the information security of 
        mission-critical systems and activities and high-impact 
        and moderate-impact information systems; and
          (7) a schedule of frequent reviews and updates, as 
        necessary, of the plan.

   PART B--COLLABORATION AMONG MISSION DIRECTORATES AND OTHER MATTERS

Sec. 71761. Collaboration among mission directorates

    The Administrator shall encourage an interdisciplinary 
approach among all Administration mission directorates and 
divisions, whenever appropriate, for projects or missions--
          (1) to improve coordination, and encourage 
        collaboration and early planning on scope;
          (2) to determine areas of overlap or alignment;
          (3) to find ways to leverage across divisional 
        perspectives to maximize outcomes; and
          (4) to be more efficient with resources and funds.

Sec. 71762. Administration launch capabilities collaboration

    The Administrator shall pursue a strategy for acquisition 
of crewed transportation services and non-crewed launch 
services that continues to enhance communication, 
collaboration, and coordination between the Launch Services 
Program and the Commercial Crew Program.

Sec. 71763. Education and outreach

    The Administrator shall continue engagement with the public 
and education opportunities for students via all the 
Administration's mission directorates to the maximum extent 
practicable.

Sec. 71764. Leveraging commercial satellite servicing capabilities 
                    across mission directorates

    The Administrator shall--
          (1) identify orbital assets in both the Science 
        Mission Directorate and the Human Exploration and 
        Operations Mission Directorate that could benefit from 
        satellite servicing-related technologies; and
          (2) work across all Administration mission 
        directorates to evaluate opportunities for the private 
        sector to perform such services or advance technical 
        capabilities by leveraging the technologies and 
        techniques developed by Administration programs and 
        other industry programs.

Sec. 71765. Flight opportunities

    (a) Development of Payloads.--
          (1) In general.--In order to conduct necessary 
        research, the Administrator shall continue and, as the 
        Administrator considers appropriate, expand the 
        development of technology payloads for--
                  (A) scientific research; and
                  (B) investigating new or improved 
                capabilities.
          (2) Funds.--For the purpose of carrying out paragraph 
        (1), the Administrator shall make funds available for--
          (A) flight testing;
          (B) payload development; and
          (C) hardware related to subparagraphs (A) and (B).
          (b) Reaffirmation of Policy.--Congress reaffirms that 
        the Administrator should provide flight opportunities 
        for payloads to microgravity environments and 
        suborbital altitudes as authorized by section 40905 of 
        this title.
    Sec. 71766. Space Act Agreements
    (a) Funded Space Act Agreements.--To the extent 
appropriate, the Administrator shall seek to maximize the value 
of contributions provided by other parties under a funded Space 
Act Agreement in order to advance the Administration's mission.
    (b) Non-exclusivity.--
          (1) In general.--The Administrator shall, to the 
        greatest extent practicable, issue each Space Act 
        Agreement--
                  (A) except as provided in paragraph (2), on a 
                nonexclusive basis;
                  (B) in a manner that ensures all non-
                government parties have equal access to 
                Administration resources; and
                  (C) exercising reasonable care not to reveal 
                unique or proprietary information.
          (2) Exclusivity.--If the Administrator determines an 
        exclusive arrangement is necessary, the Administrator 
        shall, to the greatest extent practicable, issue the 
        Space Act Agreement--
                  (A) utilizing a competitive selection process 
                when exclusive arrangements are necessary; and
                  (B) pursuant to public announcements when 
                exclusive arrangements are necessary.
    (c) Transparency.--The Administrator shall publicly 
disclose on the Administration's website and make available in 
a searchable format each Space Act Agreement, including an 
estimate of committed Administration resources and the expected 
benefits to Administration objectives for each agreement, with 
appropriate redactions for proprietary, sensitive, or 
classified information, not later than 60 days after such 
agreement is signed by the parties.
    (d) Annual Reports.--
          (1) Requirement.--Not later than 90 days after the 
        end of each fiscal year, the Administrator shall submit 
        to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on 
        the use of Space Act Agreement authority by the 
        Administration during the previous fiscal year.
          (2) Contents.--The report shall include for each 
        Space Act Agreement in effect at the time of the 
        report--
                  (A) an indication of whether the agreement is 
                a reimbursable, non- reimbursable, or funded 
                Space Act Agreement;
                  (B) a description of--
                          (i) the subject and terms;
                          (ii) the parties;
                          (iii) the responsible--
                                  (I) mission directorate;
                                  (II) center; or
                                  (III) headquarters element;
                          (iv) the value;
                          (v) the extent of the cost sharing 
                        among Federal Government and non-
                        Federal sources;
                          (vi) the time period or schedule; and
                          (vii) all milestones; and (C) an 
                        indication of whether the agreement was 
                        renewed during the previous fiscal 
                        year.
          (3) Anticipated agreements.--The report shall include 
        a list of all anticipated reimbursable, non-
        reimbursable, and funded Space Act Agreements for the 
        upcoming fiscal year.
          (4) Cumulative program benefits.--The report shall 
        include, with respect to each Space Act Agreement 
        covered by the report, a summary of--
                  (A) the technology areas in which research 
                projects were conducted under that agreement;
                  (B) the extent to which the use of that 
                agreement--
                          (i) has contributed to a broadening 
                        of the technology and industrial base 
                        available for meeting Administration 
                        needs; and
                          (ii) has fostered within the 
                        technology and industrial base new 
                        relationships and practices that 
                        support the United States; and
                  (C) the total amount of value received by the 
                Federal Government during the fiscal year under 
                that agreement.

      Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(1) of the Bill

          (1) a period of 30 days has passed after the receipt 
        by the Speaker and the [Committee on Science and 
        Technology] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
        of the House of Representatives and the President and 
        the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 
        of the Senate of a report by the Administrator or the 
        Administrator's designee containing a full and complete 
        statement of the action proposed to be taken and the 
        facts and circumstances relied upon in support of such 
        action; or

      Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(2) of the Bill

    (a) Notice of Reprogramming.--If any funds authorized by 
this Act are subject to a reprogramming action that requires 
notice to be provided to the Appropriations Committees of the 
House of Representatives and the Senate, notice of such action 
shall concurrently be provided to the [Committee on Science] 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate.
    (b) Notice of Reorganization.--The Administrator shall 
provide notice to the [Committees on Science and 
Appropriations] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and 
the Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
Representatives, and the Committees on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation and Appropriations of the Senate, not later than 
30 days before any major reorganization of any program, 
project, or activity of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration.

      Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(3) of the Bill

    (b) Reports to Congress.--The Administrator shall in 
January of each year report to the [Committee on Science and 
Technology] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the 
Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the 
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate the projected 
aggregate contingent liability of the Government under 
termination provisions of any contract authorized in this 
section through the next fiscal year. The authority of the 
Administration to enter into and to maintain the contract 
authorized hereunder shall remain in effect unless repealed by 
legislation enacted by Congress.

      Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(4) of the Bill

    (c) Report.--Not later than one year after October 15, 
2008, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit a 
report to the [Committee on Science and Technology] Committee 
on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate describing the efforts and 
accomplishments of the program established under subsection (a) 
in support of the Administration's Innovative Partnerships 
Program. As part of the report, the Administrator shall 
provide--

      Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(5) of the Bill

    (b) Report.--A report on the assessment carried out under 
subsection (a) shall be transmitted to the House of 
Representatives [Committee on Science and Technology] Committee 
on Science, Space, and Technology and the Senate Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation not later than 15 months 
after the date of enactment of this Act.

      Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(6) of the Bill

    (a) In General.--The Administrator shall transmit to the 
[Committee on Science and Technology] Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate an implementation plan describing the Administration's 
approach for obtaining, implementing, and sharing lessons 
learned and best practices for its major programs and projects 
not later than 180 days after December 30, 2005. The 
implementation plan shall be updated and maintained to ensure 
that it is current and consistent with the burgeoning culture 
of learning and safety that is emerging at the Administration.

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(7)(A) of the Bill

    (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after December 30, 
2005, the Administrator shall transmit to the [Committee on 
Science and Technology] Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a plan 
describing steps to be taken by the Administration to protect 
from retaliation Administration employees who raise concerns 
about substantial and specific dangers to public health and 
safety or about substantial and specific factors that could 
threaten the success of a mission. The plan shall be designed 
to ensure that Administration employees have the full 
protection required by law. The Administrator shall implement 
the plan not more than 1 year after its transmittal.

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(7)(B) of the Bill

    (d) Report.--Not later than February 15 of each year 
beginning February 15, 2007, the Administrator shall transmit a 
report to the [Committee on Science and Technology] Committee 
on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate on the concerns described in 
subsection (a) that were raised during the previous fiscal 
year. At a minimum, the report shall provide--

      Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(8) of the Bill

    (c) Reports.--Not later than March 1 of each year, 
beginning with the first fiscal year after December 30, 2005, 
the Administrator shall transmit a report to the [Committee on 
Science and Technology] Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate--

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(9)(A) of the Bill

          (2) Reports.--(A) Not later than April 1, 2006, the 
        Administrator shall transmit a plan to the [Committee 
        on Science] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
        of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
        Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate 
        describing the activities that will be undertaken as 
        part of the national awareness campaign required by 
        paragraph (1) and the expected cost of those 
        activities. NASA may undertake activities as part of 
        the national awareness campaign prior to the 
        transmittal of the plan required by this subparagraph, 
        but the plan shall include a description of any 
        activities undertaken prior to the transmittal and the 
        estimated cost of those activities.

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(9)(B) of the Bill

                  (B) Not later than three years after the date 
                of enactment of this Act, the Administrator 
                shall transmit to the [Committee on Science] 
                Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of 
                the House of Representatives and the Committee 
                on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
                Senate an assessment of the impact of the 
                national awareness campaign.

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(9)(C) of the Bill

    (b) Budget Information.--Not later than April 30, 2006, the 
Administrator shall transmit to the [Committee on Science] 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate a report describing--

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(9)(D) of the Bill

          (3) Schedule.--The Administrator shall transmit the 
        plan under this subsection to the [Committee on 
        Science] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of 
        the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
        Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate not 
        later than February 17, 2007.

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(9)(E) of the Bill

    (d) Joint Dark Energy Mission.--The Administrator and the 
Director of the Department of Energy Office of Science shall 
jointly transmit to the [Committee on Science] Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate, not later than July 15, 2006, a report on plans for 
a Joint Dark Energy Mission. The report shall include the 
amount of funds each agency intends to expend on the Joint Dark 
Energy Mission for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2011, 
and any specific milestones for the development and launch of 
the Mission.

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(9)(F) of the Bill

    (2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Science 
and Technology Policy shall transmit to the [Committee on 
Science] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that--

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(10) of the Bill

    (b) Report.--Every 2 years, the Administrator shall submit 
a report to the [Committee on Science and Technology] Committee 
on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate describing the efforts by the 
Administrator to ensure equal access for minority and 
economically disadvantaged students under this section and the 
results of such efforts. As part of the report, the 
Administrator shall provide--

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(11) of the Bill

          (1) In general.--A missile described in subsection 
        (c) may be converted for use as a space transportation 
        vehicle by the Federal Government if, except as 
        provided in paragraph (2) and at least 30 days before 
        such conversion, the agency seeking to use the missile 
        as a space transportation vehicle transmits to the 
        Committee on Armed Services and the [Committee on 
        Science and Technology] Committee on Science, Space, 
        and Technology of the House of Representatives, and to 
        the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on 
        Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, a 
        certification that the use of such missile--

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(12) of the Bill

    (a) Charges.--The Administrator shall establish a policy of 
charging users of the Administration's test facilities for the 
costs associated with their tests at a level that is 
competitive with alternative test facilities. The Administrator 
shall not implement a policy of seeking full cost recovery for 
a facility until at least 30 days after transmitting a notice 
to the [Committee on Science and Technology] Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate.

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(13) of the Bill

    The Secretary of Commerce shall submit an annual report on 
the activities of the Office, including planned programs and 
expenditures, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate and the [Committee on Science and 
Technology] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the 
House of Representatives.

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(14) of the Bill

    (b) Report.--The Administrator shall transmit a report to 
the [Committee on Science and Technology] Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate describing the strategy developed under subsection (a) 
not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. 
The report shall provide, at a minimum--

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(15) of the Bill

    (a) A person may apply to the Secretary of Transportation 
for an experimental permit under this section in the form and 
manner the Secretary prescribes. Consistent with the protection 
of the public health and safety, safety of property, and 
national security and foreign policy interests of the United 
States, the Secretary, not later than 120 days after receiving 
an application pursuant to this section, shall issue a permit 
if the Secretary decides in writing that the applicant 
complies, and will continue to comply, with this chapter and 
regulations prescribed under this chapter. The Secretary shall 
inform the applicant of any pending issue and action required 
to resolve the issue if the Secretary has not made a decision 
not later than 90 days after receiving an application. The 
Secretary shall transmit to the [Committee on Science] 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives and Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate a written notice not later than 15 
days after any occurrence when the Secretary has failed to act 
on a permit within the deadline established by this section.

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(16) of the Bill

    (d) Annual Report.--(1) Not later than November 15 of each 
year, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate and the [Committee on Science] Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report 
on current determinations made under subsection (c) of this 
section related to all issued licenses and the reasons for the 
determinations.

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(17) of the Bill

    (b) Coordination Report.--Not later than February 15 of 
each year, the Administrator and the Administrator of the 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall jointly 
transmit a report to the [Committee on Science and Technology] 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate on how the Earth science programs 
of the Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration will be coordinated during the fiscal year 
following the fiscal year in which the report is transmitted.

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(18)(A) of the Bill

    (b) Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall transmit to the 
[Committee on Science] Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a plan 
describing how NASA will proceed with its human space flight 
programs, which, at a minimum, shall describe--

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(18)(B) of the Bill

    (c) Personnel.--The Administrator shall consult with other 
appropriate Federal agencies and with NASA contractors and 
employees to develop a transition plan for any Federal and 
contractor personnel engaged in the Space Shuttle program who 
can no longer be retained because of the retirement of the 
Space Shuttle. The plan shall include actions to assist Federal 
and contractor personnel in taking advantage of training, 
retraining, job placement and relocation programs, and any 
other actions that NASA will take to assist the employees. The 
plan shall also describe how the Administrator will ensure that 
NASA and its contractors will have an appropriate complement of 
employees to allow for the safest possible use of the Space 
Shuttle through its final flight. The Administrator shall 
transmit the plan to the [Committee on Science] Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate not later than March 31, 2006.

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(19) of the Bill

    (c) Plan.--The Administrator shall provide to the 
[Committee on Science] Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives and to the Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, not 
later than December 1, 2000, a plan to implement the program 
established under subsection (a).

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(20) of the Bill

    (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall transmit to the 
[Committee on Science] Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on 
the results of the study conducted under this section.

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(21) of the Bill

    (b) Implementation Plan.--Not later than September 30, 
2001, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the 
[Committee on Science] Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives an implementation 
plan to incorporate the use of a non-government organization 
for the International Space Station. The implementation plan 
shall include--

  Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(a) of the Bill (Amending 
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))

    (b) Land Remote Sensing Information Defined.--In this 
section, the term ``land remote sensing information''--
          (1) means any data that--
                  (A) are collected by land remote sensing; and
                  (B) are prohibited from sale to customers 
                other than the United States Government and 
                United States Government-approved customers for 
                reasons of national security pursuant to the 
                terms of an operating license issued pursuant 
                to [the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 
                (15 U.S.C. 5601 et seq.);] chapter 601 of title 
                51, United States Code; and

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    (e) Additional Definition.--In this section, the term 
``land remote sensing'' has the meaning given such term in 
[section 3 of the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 (15 
U.S.C. 5602).] section 60101 of title 51, United States Code.

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(b)(1) of the Bill (Amending 
 the Table of Contents of Chapter 123 of Title 28, United States Code)

Sec.
[1932] 1933. Revocation of earned release credit.

      Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(b)(2) of the Bill 
 (Redesignating Section 1932 (relating to revocation of earned release 
       credit) of Title 28, United States Code, as Section 1933)

Sec. [1932] 1933. Revocation of earned release credit

  Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(c) of the Bill (Amending 
        Section 1(4) of Public Law 107-74 (31 U.S.C. 1113 note))

          (4) [Section 206 of the National Aeronautics and 
        Space Act of 1958 (42 U.S.C. 2476).] Section 20116 of 
        title 51, United States Code.

Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(d) of the Bill (Amending the 
           Table of Contents of Title 36, United States Code)

Sec.
23. United States Holocaust Memorial [Council] Museum 2301
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307. Board [For] for Fundamental Education 30701

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(e)(1) of the Bill (Amending 
Section 602(b)(1) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
           Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18362(b)(1)))

          (1) Utilization of vehicle assets.--In carrying out 
        subsection (a), the Administrator shall, to the maximum 
        extent practicable, utilize workforce, assets, and 
        infrastructure of the Space Shuttle program in efforts 
        relating to the initiation of a follow-on Space Launch 
        System developed pursuant to [section 302 of this Act.] 
        section 71521 of title 51, United States Code.

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(e)(2) of the Bill (Amending 
   Section 603 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
              Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18363))

SEC. 603. DISPOSITION OF ORBITER VEHICLES.

    (a) In General.--Upon the termination of the Space Shuttle 
program as provided in section 602, the Administrator shall 
decommission any remaining Space Shuttle orbiter vehicles 
according to established safety and historic preservation 
procedures prior to their designation as surplus government 
property. The orbiter vehicles shall be made available and 
located for display and maintenance through a competitive 
procedure established pursuant to the disposition plan 
developed under section 613(a) of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 [(42 U.S.C. 
17761(a)),] (51 U.S.C. 70501 note), with priority consideration 
given to eligible applicants meeting all conditions of that 
plan which would provide for the display and maintenance of 
orbiters at locations with the best potential value to the 
public, including where the location of the orbiters can 
advance educational opportunities in science, technology, 
engineering, and mathematics disciplines, and with an 
historical relationship with either the launch, flight 
operations, or processing of the Space Shuttle orbiters or the 
retrieval of NASA manned space vehicles, or significant 
contributions to human space flight. The Smithsonian 
Institution, which, as of the date of enactment of this Act, 
houses the Space Shuttle Enterprise, shall determine any new 
location for the Enterprise.
    (b) Display and Maintenance.--The orbiter vehicles made 
available under subsection (a) shall be displayed and 
maintained through agreements and procedures established 
pursuant to section 613(a) of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 [(42 U.S.C. 
17761(a)).] (51 U.S.C. 70501 note).

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(f)(1) of the Bill (Amending 
    Section 2 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
  Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-10, 51 U.S.C. 
                              10101 note))

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

    In this Act:

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          (8) ISS management entity.--The term ``ISS management 
        entity'' means the organization with which the 
        Administrator has a cooperative agreement under 
        [section 504(a) of the National Aeronautics and Space 
        Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 
        18354(a)).] section 70911(a) of title 51, United States 
        Code.

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          (10) Orion.--The term ``Orion'' means the 
        multipurpose crew vehicle described under [section 303 
        of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
        Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18323).] section 
        71522 of title 51, United States Code.

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          (11) Space launch system.--The term ``Space Launch 
        System'' has the meaning given the term in [section 3 
        of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
        Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18302).] section 
        71501 of title 51, United States Code.

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(f)(2) of the Bill (Amending 
           Section 20302(c) of Title 51, United States Code)

    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
          (1) Orion.--The term ``Orion'' means the multipurpose 
        crew vehicle described under [section 303 of the 
        National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
        Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18323).] section 
        71522 of this title.
          (2) Space launch system.--The term ``Space Launch 
        System'' [means has the meaning] has the meaning given 
        the term in [section 3 of the National Aeronautics and 
        Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 
        U.S.C. 18302).] section 71501 of this title.

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(f)(3) of the Bill (Amending 
  Section 202 of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Act 
         (Public Law 100-147, title II, 51 U.S.C. 40301 note))

    Sec. 202. [The Congress finds] (a) Congress finds that--
          (1) the vitality of the Nation and the quality of 
        life of the citizens of the Nation depend increasingly 
        on the understanding, assessment, development, and 
        utilization of space resources;
          (2) research and development of space science, space 
        technology, and space commercialization will contribute 
        to the quality of life, national security, and the 
        enhancement of commerce;
          (3) the understanding and development of the space 
        frontiers require a broad commitment and an intense 
        involvement on the part of the Federal Government in 
        partnership with State and local governments, private 
        industry, universities, organizations, and individuals 
        concerned with the exploration and utilization of 
        space;
          (4) the National Aeronautics and Space 
        Administration, through the national space grant 
        college and fellowship program, offers the most 
        suitable means for such commitment and involvement 
        through the promotion of activities that will result in 
        greater understanding, assessment, development, and 
        utilization; and
          (5) Federal support of the establishment, 
        development, and operation of programs and projects by 
        space grant colleges, space grant regional consortia, 
        institutions of higher education, institutes, 
        laboratories, and other appropriate public and private 
        entities is the most cost-effective way to promote such 
        activities.
    (b) The definitions in section 40302 of title 51, United 
States Code, apply in this section.

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(f)(4) of the Bill (Amending 
          Section 50111(c)(2) of Title 51, United States Code)

    (c) ISS Transition Plan.--

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          (2) Reports.--Not later than December 1, 2017, and 
        biennially thereafter until 2023, 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 that includes--

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                  (E) the criteria used to determine whether 
                the ISS is meeting the objective under [section 
                301(b)(2) of the National Aeronautics and Space 
                Administration Transition Authorization Act of 
                2017;] section 70912(2) of this title;

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                  (G) any necessary contributions that ISS 
                extension would make to enabling execution of 
                the human exploration roadmap under [section 
                432 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
                Administration Transition Authorization Act of 
                2017;] section 71721 of this title;

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                  (J) an evaluation of the feasible and 
                preferred service life of the ISS beyond the 
                period described in [section 503 of the 
                National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
                Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18353),] 
                section 70910 of this title, through at least 
                2028, as a unique scientific, commercial, and 
                space exploration-related facility, including--

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(f)(5) of the Bill (Amending 
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))

SEC. 302. TRANSPORTATION TO ISS.

    (c) Reaffirmation.--Congress reaffirms--
          (1) its commitment to the use of a commercially 
        developed, private sector launch and delivery system to 
        the ISS for crew missions as expressed in 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 [(42 U.S.C. 
        18301 et seq.)] (Public Law 111-267; 124 Stat. 2805); 
        and

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(f)(6) of the Bill (Amending 
   Section 501 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
  Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102-588, 51 U.S.C. 
                              50501 note))

SEC. 501. FINDINGS.

      [The Congress finds that--]
    (a) Definitions.--The definitions in section 50501 of title 
51, United States Code, apply in this section.
    (b) In General.--Congress finds that--

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(f)(7) of the Bill (Amending 
          Section 70501(a)(2) of Title 51, United States Code)

    (a) Policy Statement.--

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          (2) beyond low-Earth orbit once the capabilities 
        described in [section 421(f) of the National 
        Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition 
        Authorization Act of 2017] section 71711(c) of this 
        title become available.

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(f)(8) of the Bill (Amending 
           Section 70504(a) of Title 51, United States Code)

    (a) In General.--The Administration--
          (1) may conduct missions to intermediate destinations 
        in sustainable steps in accordance with section 
        20302(b) of this title, and on a timetable determined 
        by the availability of funding, in order to achieve the 
        objective of human exploration of Mars specified in 
        [section 202(b)(5) of the National Aeronautics and 
        Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 
        U.S.C. 18312(b)(5));] section 71512(b)(5) of this 
        title; and
          (2) shall incorporate any such missions into the 
        human exploration roadmap under [section 432 of the 
        National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
        Transition Authorization Act of 2017.] section 71721 of 
        this title.

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
   Section 104 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1989 (Public Law 100-685, 31 U.S.C. 1105 
                                 note))

    [Sec. 104. Commencing in fiscal year 1990 and every year 
thereafter, the President shall submit to Congress a budget 
request for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
for the immediate fiscal year and the following fiscal year, 
and include budget estimates for the third fiscal year.]

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
   Section 210 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
  Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102-588, 51 U.S.C. 
                              30103 note))

[SEC. 210. TRANSMISSION OF BUDGET ESTIMATES.

    The Administrator shall, at the time of submission of the 
President's annual budget, transmit to the Congress--
          (1) a five-year budget detailing the estimated 
        development costs for each individual program under the 
        jurisdiction of the National Aeronautics and Space 
        Administration for which development costs are expected 
        to exceed $200,000,000; and
          (2) an estimate of the life-cycle costs associated 
        with each such program.]

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
       Selected Provisions of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 42 U.S.C. 
                            18311 et seq.))

SEC. 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

    (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 
2010''.

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[SEC. 201. UNITED STATES HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT POLICY.

    (a) Use of Non-United States Human Space Flight 
Transportation Services.--
          (1) 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.
          (2) 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.
          (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 ISS operations.
    (b) United States Human Space Flight Capabilities.--
Congress reaffirms the policy stated in section 501(a) of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act 
of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16761(a)), 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. 202. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.

    (a) Long-Term Goals.--The long-term goals of the human 
space flight and exploration efforts of NASA shall be--
          (1) to expand permanent human presence beyond low-
        Earth orbit and to do so, where practical, in a manner 
        involving international, academic, and industry 
        partners;
          (2) crewed missions and progress toward achieving the 
        goal in paragraph (1) to enable the potential for 
        subsequent human exploration and the extension of human 
        presence throughout the solar system; and
          (3) to enable a capability to extend human presence, 
        including potential human habitation on another 
        celestial body and a thriving space economy in the 21st 
        Century.
    (b) Key Objectives.--The key objectives of the United 
States for human expansion into space shall be--
          (1) to sustain the capability for long-duration 
        presence in low-Earth orbit, initially through 
        continuation of the ISS and full utilization of the 
        United States segment of the ISS 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 if humans can live in an extended 
        manner in space with decreasing reliance on Earth, 
        starting with utilization of low-Earth orbit 
        infrastructure, to identify potential roles that space 
        resources such as energy and materials may play, to 
        meet national and global needs and challenges, such as 
        potential cataclysmic threats, and to 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 advancing overall knowledge of the 
        universe, supporting United States national and 
        economic security and the United States global 
        competitive posture, and inspiring young people in 
        their educational pursuits;
          (4) to build upon the cooperative and mutually 
        beneficial framework established by the ISS 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 title 51, United 
        States Code.]

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SEC. 301. HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT BEYOND LOW EARTH ORBIT.

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    [(b) Report on International Collaboration.--
          (1) Report required.--Not later than 120 days after 
        the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator 
        shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress 
        a report on the following assets and capabilities:
                  (A) Any effort by NASA to expand and ensure 
                effective international collaboration on the 
                ISS.
                  (B) The efforts of NASA, including its 
                approach and progress, in defining near-term, 
                cis-lunar space human missions.
          (2) NASA contributions.--In preparing the report 
        required by paragraph (1), the Administrator shall 
        assume that NASA will contribute to the efforts 
        described in that paragraph the following:
                  (A) A Space Launch System.
                  (B) A multi-purpose crew vehicle.
                  (C) Such other technology elements the 
                Administrator may consider appropriate, and 
                which the Administrator shall specifically 
                identify in the report.]

[SEC. 302. SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM AS FOLLOW ON LAUNCH VEHICLE TO THE SPACE 
                    SHUTTLE.

    (a) United States Policy.--It is the policy of the United 
States that NASA 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 this increasingly strategic region.
    (b) Initiation of Development.--
          (1) In general.--The Administrator shall, as soon as 
        practicable after the date of the enactment of this 
        Act, initiate development of a Space Launch System 
        meeting the minimum capabilities requirements specified 
        in subsection (c).
          (2) Modification of current contracts.--In order to 
        limit NASA's termination liability costs and support 
        critical capabilities, the Administrator shall, to the 
        extent practicable, extend or modify existing vehicle 
        development and associated contracts necessary to meet 
        the requirements 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 tons 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 ISS cargo 
                requirements or crew delivery requirements not 
                otherwise met by available commercial or 
                partner-supplied vehicles.
          (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 
        critical skills and capabilities are retained, 
        modified, and developed, as appropriate, in areas 
        related 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.
          (4) The capacity for efficient and timely evolution, 
        including the incorporation of new technologies, 
        competition of sub-elements, and commercial 
        operations.]

[SEC. 303. MULTI PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE.

    (a) Initiation of Development.--
          (1) In general.--The Administrator shall continue the 
        development of a multi-purpose 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 
        ISS before that date.
    (b) Minimum Capability Requirements.--The multi-purpose 
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 302, or other vehicles, in preparation for 
        missions beyond low-Earth orbit or servicing of assets 
        described in section 804, or other assets in cis-lunar 
        space.
          (3) The capability to provide an alternative means of 
        delivery of crew and cargo to the ISS, 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. 304. 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 302 and the multi-purpose crew vehicle 
pursuant to section 303, the Administrator shall, to the extent 
practicable utilize--
          (1) existing contracts, investments, workforce, 
        industrial base, and capabilities from the Space 
        Shuttle and Orion and Ares 1 projects, including--
                  (A) space-suit development activities for 
                application to, and coordinated development of, 
                a multi-purpose crew vehicle suit and 
                associated life-support requirements with 
                potential development of standard NASA-
                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 United States 
                propulsion systems, including liquid fuel 
                engines, external tank or tank-related 
                capability, and solid rocket motor engines; and
          (2) associated testing facilities, either in being or 
        under construction as of the date of enactment of this 
        Act.
    (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 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 multi-purpose 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.]

[SEC. 305. NASA LAUNCH SUPPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION 
                    PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--The Administrator shall carry out a 
program the primary purpose of which is to prepare 
infrastructure at the Kennedy Space Center that is needed to 
enable processing and launch of the Space Launch System. 
Vehicle interfaces and other ground processing and payload 
integration areas should be simplified to minimize overall 
costs, enhance safety, and complement the purpose of this 
section.
    (b) Elements.--The program required by this section shall 
include--
          (1) investments to improve civil and national 
        security operations at the Kennedy Space Center, to 
        enhance the overall capabilities of the Center, and to 
        reduce the long term cost of operations and 
        maintenance;
          (2) measures to provide multi-vehicle support, 
        improvements in payload processing, and partnering at 
        the Kennedy Space Center; and
          (3) such other measures, including investments to 
        improve launch infrastructure at NASA flight facilities 
        scheduled to launch cargo to the ISS under the 
        commercial orbital transportation services program as 
        the Administrator may consider appropriate.
    (c) Report on NASA Launch Support and Infrastructure 
Modernization Program.--
          (1) Report required.--Not later than 120 days after 
        the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
        Administrator shall submit to the appropriate 
        committees of Congress a report on the plan for the 
        implementation of the NASA launch support and 
        infrastructure modernization program.
          (2) Elements.--The report required by this subsection 
        shall include--
                  (A) a description of the ground 
                infrastructure plan tied to the Space Launch 
                System and potential ground investment 
                activities at other NASA centers related to 
                supporting the development of the Space Launch 
                System;
                  (B) a description of proposed initiatives 
                intended to be conducted jointly or in 
                cooperation with Cape Canaveral Air Force 
                Station, Florida, or other installations or 
                components of the United States Government; and
                  (C) a description of plans to use funds 
                authorized to be appropriated by this Act to 
                improve non-NASA facilities, which plans shall 
                include a business plan outlining the nature 
                and scope of investments planned by other 
                parties.]

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[SEC. 308. 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) and applications 
        defining the architecture and design of such missions.
          (3) Spacesuit development and associated life support 
        technology.
          (4) Flagship missions.
    (b) Investments.--In developing technologies and 
capabilities under subsection (a), the Administrator may make 
investments--
          (1) in 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) in a space-based transfer vehicle including these 
        technologies 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) in advanced life support technologies and 
        capabilities;
          (4) in technologies and capabilities relating to in-
        space power, propulsion, and energy systems;
          (5) in technologies and capabilities relating to in-
        space propellant transfer and storage;
          (6) in technologies and capabilities relating to in 
        situ resource utilization; and
          (7) in expanded research to understand the greatest 
        biological impediments to human deep space missions, 
        especially the radiation challenge.
    (c) Utilization of ISS as Testbed.--The Administrator may 
utilize the ISS as a testbed for any technology or capability 
developed under subsection (a) in a manner consistent with the 
provisions of this Act.
    (d) Coordination.--The Administrator shall coordinate 
development of technologies and capabilities under this section 
through an overall agency technology approach, as authorized by 
section 905 of this Act.]

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[SEC. 401. COMMERCIAL CARGO DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

    The Administrator shall continue to support the existing 
Commercial Resupply Services program, aimed at enabling the 
commercial space industry in support of NASA to develop 
reliable means of launching cargo and supplies to the ISS 
throughout the duration of the facility's operation. The 
Administrator may apply funds towards the reduction of risk to 
the timely start of these services, specifically--
          (1) efforts to conduct a flight test;
          (2) accelerate development; and
          (3) develop the ground infrastructure needed for 
        commercial cargo capability.]

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[SEC. 403. REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL CREW 
                    TRANSPORTATION CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES.

    (a) FY 2011 Contracts and Procurement Agreements.--
          (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), 
        the Administrator may not execute a contract or 
        procurement agreement with respect to follow-on 
        commercial crew services during fiscal year 2011.
          (2) Exception.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the 
        Administrator may execute a contract or procurement 
        agreement with respect to follow-on commercial crew 
        services during fiscal year 2011 if--
                  (A) the requirements of paragraphs (1), (2), 
                and (3) of subsection (b) are met; and
                  (B) the total amount involved for all such 
                contracts and procurement agreements executed 
                during fiscal year 2011 does not exceed 
                $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2011.
    (b) Support.--The Administrator may, beginning in fiscal 
year 2012 through the duration of the program, support follow-
on commercially-developed crew transportation systems dependent 
upon the completion of each of the following:
          (1) Human rating requirements.--Not later than 60 
        days after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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 the date of the enactment 
        of this Act.
          (2) Commercial market assessment.--Not later than 180 
        days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
        Administrator shall submit to the appropriate 
        committees of Congress an assessment, conducted, in 
        coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration's 
        Office of Commercial Space Transportation, for purposes 
        of this paragraph, of the potential non-Government 
        market for commercially-developed crew and cargo 
        transportation systems and capabilities, including an 
        assessment of the activities associated with potential 
        private sector utilization of the ISS research and 
        technology development capabilities and other potential 
        activities in low-Earth orbit.
          (3) Procurement system review.--The Administrator 
        shall review current Government procurement and 
        acquisition practices and processes, including 
        agreement authorities under the National Aeronautics 
        and Space Act of 1958, 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 such capabilities and services, which review shall 
        include an identification of proposed measures to 
        address risk management and means of indemnification of 
        commercial providers of such capabilities and services, 
        and measures for quality control, safety oversight, and 
        the application of Federal oversight processes within 
        the jurisdiction of other Federal agencies. 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 appropriate committees of 
        Congress before the initiation of any competitive 
        process to procure such capabilities or services. In 
        support of the review by such committees, the 
        Comptroller General shall undertake an assessment of 
        the proposed procurement process and provide a report 
        to the appropriate committees of Congress within 90 
        days after the date on which the Administrator provides 
        the description and justification to such committees.
          (4) 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 such 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.
          (5) 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 systems. 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.
          (6) Commercial crew rescue capabilities.--The 
        provision of a commercial capability to provide ISS 
        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 multi-purpose crew vehicle authorized by this Act 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 multi-purpose 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 one or more contractors involved 
        with development of the multi-purpose 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 multi-
        purpose crew vehicle necessary to fulfill the ISS crew 
        rescue function.]

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[SEC. 501. CONTINUATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.

    (a) Policy of the United States.--It shall be the policy of 
the United States, in consultation with its international 
partners in the ISS program, to support full and complete 
utilization of the ISS through at least 2024.
    (b) NASA Action.--In furtherance of the policy set forth in 
subsection (a), NASA shall--
          (1) pursue international, commercial, and 
        intragovernmental means to maximize ISS logistics 
        supply, maintenance, and operational capabilities, 
        reduce risks to ISS systems sustainability, and offset 
        and minimize United States operations costs relating to 
        the ISS;
          (2) utilize, to the extent practicable, the ISS 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 ISS 
        for Science Mission Directorate missions in low-Earth 
        orbit.]

[SEC. 502. MAXIMUM UTILIZATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.

    (a) In General.--With assembly of the ISS complete, NASA 
shall take steps to maximize the productivity and use of the 
ISS with respect to scientific and technological research and 
development, advancement of space exploration, and 
international collaboration.
    (b) NASA Actions.--In carrying out subsection (a), NASA 
shall, at a minimum, undertake the following:
          (1) Innovative use of u.s. segment.--The United 
        States segment of the ISS, 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 such facility, as provided in section 
        504.
          (2) International cooperation.--The ISS 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 ISS capabilities to support these efforts.
          (3) Domestic collaboration.--The operations, 
        management, and utilization of the ISS 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. 503. MAINTENANCE OF THE UNITED STATES SEGMENT AND ASSURANCE OF 
                    CONTINUED OPERATIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE 
                    STATION.

    [(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 ISS through at least September 30, 2024.]

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    [(d) Utilization of Research Facilities and Capabilities.--
Utilization of research facilities and capabilities aboard the 
ISS (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 504. Exploration-related 
research and technology development facilities, capabilities, 
and associated ground support and logistics shall be planned, 
managed, and supported by the appropriate NASA organizations 
and officials in a manner that does not interfere with other 
activities under section 504.
    (e) Space Shuttle Mission to ISS.--
          (1) Space shuttle mission.--The Administrator shall 
        fly the Launch-On-Need Shuttle mission currently 
        designated in the Shuttle Flight Manifest dated 
        February 28, 2010, to the ISS in fiscal year 2011, but 
        no earlier than June 1, 2011, unless required earlier 
        by an operations contingency, and pending the results 
        of the assessment required by paragraph (2) and the 
        determination under paragraph (3)(A).
          (2) Assessment of safe means of return.--The 
        Administrator shall provide for an assessment by the 
        NASA Engineering and Safety Center of the procedures 
        and plans developed to ensure the safety of the Space 
        Shuttle crew, and alternative means of return, in the 
        event the Space Shuttle is damaged or otherwise unable 
        to return safely to Earth.
          (3) Schedule and payload.--The determination of the 
        schedule and payload for the mission authorized by 
        paragraph (1) shall take into account the following:
                  (A) The supply and logistics delivery 
                requirements of the ISS.
                  (B) The findings of the study required by 
                paragraph (2).
          (4) Funds.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated by 
        section 101(2)(B) shall be available for the mission 
        authorized by paragraph (1).
    (f) Space Shuttle Manifest Flight Assurance.--
          (1) In general.--The Administrator shall take all 
        actions necessary to preserve Space Shuttle launch 
        capability through fiscal year 2011 in a manner that 
        enables the launch, at a minimum, of missions and 
        primary payloads in the Shuttle flight manifest as of 
        February 28, 2010.
          (2) 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 either the multi-purpose 
        crew vehicle described in section 303 or the Space 
        Launch System described in section 302.]

[SEC. 504. MANAGEMENT OF THE ISS NATIONAL LABORATORY

    (a) Cooperative Agreement With Not-for Profit Entity 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 to manage the 
        activities of the ISS 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 ISS national 
        laboratory and to otherwise manage the activities of 
        the ISS 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 ISS 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) NASA Liaison.--
          (1) Designation.--The Administrator shall designate 
        an official or employee of the Space Operations Mission 
        Directorate of NASA to act as liaison between NASA and 
        the organization with which the Administrator enters 
        into a cooperative agreement under subsection (a) with 
        regard to the management of the ISS 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 ISS 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 ISS national 
        laboratory research activities.
          (2) Development and implementation of guidelines, 
        selection criteria, and flight support requirements for 
        non-NASA scientific utilization of ISS research 
        capabilities and facilities available in United States-
        owned modules of the ISS or in partner-owned facilities 
        of the ISS allocated to United States utilization by 
        international agreement.
          (3) Interaction with and integration of the 
        International Space Station National Laboratory 
        Advisory Committee established under section 602 of the 
        National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
        Authorization Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 17752) with the 
        governance of the organization, and review 
        recommendations provided by that Committee regarding 
        agreements with non-NASA departments and agencies of 
        the United States Government, academic institutions and 
        consortia, and commercial entities leading to the 
        utilization of the ISS national laboratory facilities.
          (4) Coordination of transportation requirements in 
        support of the ISS 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 NASA, 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 ISS, 
        including the Space Life Sciences Laboratory, the Space 
        Station Processing Facility and Payload Operations 
        Integration Center.
          (6) Development and implementation of scientific 
        outreach and education activities designed to ensure 
        effective utilization of ISS 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, interaction with educational programs at 
        all grade levels, including student-focused research 
        opportunities for conduct of research in the ISS 
        national laboratory facilities.
          (7) Such other matters relating to the utilization of 
        the ISS national laboratory facilities for research and 
        development as the Administrator may consider 
        appropriate.
    (d) Research Capacity Allocation and Integration of 
Research Payloads.--
          (1) Allocation of iss research capacity.--As soon as 
        practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, 
        but not later than October 1, 2011, ISS 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 ISS through at least September 30, 2024. 
        Access to the ISS research capacity includes provision 
        for the adequate upmass and downmass capabilities to 
        utilize the ISS research capacity, as available. The 
        Administrator may allocate additional capacity to the 
        ISS national laboratory should such capacity be in 
        excess of NASA research requirements.
          (2) Additional research capabilities.--If any NASA 
        research plan is determined to require research 
        capacity onboard the ISS beyond the percentage 
        allocated under paragraph (1), such 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 ISS 
        national laboratory. A proposal for such a research 
        plan may include the establishment of partnerships with 
        non-NASA institutions eligible to propose research to 
        be conducted within the ISS 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 ISS national laboratory.
          (4) Responsibility for research payload.--NASA 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).]

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[SEC. 702. INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH.

    The Director of OSTP shall establish a mechanism to ensure 
greater coordination of the research, operations, and 
activities relating to civilian Earth observation of those 
Agencies, including NASA, that have active programs that either 
contribute directly or indirectly to these areas. This 
mechanism should include the development of a strategic 
implementation plan that is updated at least every 3 years, and 
includes a process for external independent advisory input. 
This plan should include a description of the responsibilities 
of the various Agency roles in Earth observations, recommended 
cost-sharing and procurement arrangements between Agencies and 
other entities, including international arrangements, and a 
plan for ensuring the provision of sustained, long term space-
based climate observations. The Director shall provide a report 
to Congress within 90 days after the date of enactment of this 
Act on the implementation plan for this mechanism.]

[SEC. 703. TRANSITIONING EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH TO OPERATIONS.

    The Administrator shall coordinate with the Administrator 
of NOAA and the Director of the United States Geological Survey 
to establish a formal mechanism that plans, coordinates, and 
supports the transitioning of NASA research findings, assets, 
and capabilities to NOAA operations and United States 
Geological Survey operations. In defining this mechanism, NASA 
should consider the establishment of a formal or informal 
Interagency Transition Office. The Administrator of NASA shall 
provide an implementation plan for this mechanism to Congress 
within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.]

[SEC. 704. 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.]

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[SEC. 706. INSTRUMENT TEST-BEDS AND VENTURE CLASS MISSIONS.

    The Administrator shall pursue innovative ways to fly 
instrument-level payloads for early demonstration or as co-
manifested payloads. The Congress encourages the use of the ISS 
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, NASA should 
pursue smaller systems where practicable and warranted.]

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[SEC. 801. TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.

    The Administrator shall ensure that the Science Mission 
Directorate maintains a long term technology development 
program for space and Earth science. This effort should be 
coordinated with an overall Agency technology investment 
approach, as authorized in section 905 of this Act.]

SEC. 802. SUBORBITAL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

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    [(b) 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 the development of short- and long term strategic plans for 
maintaining, renewing and extending suborbital facilities and 
capabilities, monitoring progress towards goals in the plans, 
and be responsible for integration of suborbital activities and 
workforce development within the agency, thereby ensuring the 
long term recognition of their combined value to the 
directorate, to NASA, and to the Nation.
    (c) 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 
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.
    (d) Report.--The Administrator shall report to the 
appropriate committees of Congress on the number and type of 
suborbital missions conducted in each fiscal year and the 
number of undergraduate and graduate students participating in 
the missions. The report shall be made annually for each fiscal 
year under this section.
    (e) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated 
to the Administrator such sums as may be necessary to carry out 
this section.]

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[SEC. 804. IN-SPACE SERVICING.

    The Administrator shall continue to take all necessary 
steps to ensure that provisions are made for in-space or human 
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 agency investments and future 
capabilities for space technology, robotics, and human space 
flight take the ability to service and repair these spacecraft 
into account, where appropriate, and incorporate such 
capabilities into design and operational plans.]

[SEC. 805. DECADAL RESULTS.

    NASA shall take into account the current decadal surveys 
from the National Academies' Space Studies Board when 
submitting the President's budget request to the Congress.]

SEC. 806. ON-GOING RESTORATION OF RADIOISOTOPE THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR 
                    MATERIAL PRODUCTION.

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    [(b) In General.--The Administrator shall, in coordination 
with the Secretary of Energy, pursue a joint approach beginning 
in fiscal year 2011 towards restarting and sustaining the 
domestic production of radioisotope thermoelectric generator 
material for deep space and other science and exploration 
missions. Funds authorized by this Act for NASA 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.
    (c) Report.--Within 120 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Administrator and the Secretary of Energy shall 
submit a joint report to the appropriate committees of Congress 
on coordinated agreements, planned implementation, and 
anticipated schedule, production quantities, and mission 
applications under this section.]

[SEC. 807. COLLABORATION WITH ESMD AND SOMD ON 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 NASA or 
internationally developed, including lunar, Lagrangian, near-
Earth orbit, and Mars spacecraft, such as the International 
Lunar Network. Within 90 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Administrator shall provide a plan to the 
appropriate committees of Congress for implementation of the 
collaborative approach required by this section. The 
Administrator may not cancel or initiate any Exploration 
Systems Mission Directorate or Science Mission Directorate 
robotic project before the plan is submitted to the appropriate 
committees of Congress.]

[SEC. 808. NEAR-EARTH OBJECT SURVEY AND POLICY WITH RESPECT TO THREATS 
                    POSED.

    (a) Policy Reaffirmation.--Congress reaffirms the policy 
set forth in section 102(g) of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Act of 1958 (42 U.S.C. 2451(g)) relating to surveying 
near-Earth asteroids and comets.
    (b) Implementation.--The Director of the OSTP 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.]

SEC. 809. SPACE WEATHER.

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    (b) Action Required.--The Director of OSTP shall--
          [(1) improve the Nation's ability to prepare, avoid, 
        mitigate, respond to, and recover from potentially 
        devastating impacts of space weather events;
          (2) coordinate the operational activities of the 
        National Space Weather Program Council members, 
        including the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center and 
        the U.S. Air Force Weather Agency; and]

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[SEC. 902. AERONAUTICS RESEARCH GOALS.

    The Administrator should ensure that NASA maintains a 
strong aeronautics research portfolio ranging from fundamental 
research through systems research with specific research goals, 
including the following:
          (1) Airspace capacity.--NASA'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 consider and pursue concepts to reduce noise, 
        emissions, and fuel consumption while maintaining high 
        safety standards and shall pursue research related 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. 903. 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 development of the 
Next Generation Air Transportation Program. The Administrator 
shall encourage the Council to explore areas for greater 
collaboration, including areas where NASA can help to 
accelerate the development and demonstration of NextGen 
technologies.]

[SEC. 904. GOAL FOR AGENCY SPACE TECHNOLOGY.

    It is critical that NASA maintain an Agency space 
technology base that helps align mission directorate 
investments and supports long term needs to complement mission-
directorate funded research and support, where appropriate, 
multiple users, building upon its Innovative Partnerships 
Program and other partnering approaches.]

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[SEC. 906. NATIONAL SPACE TECHNOLOGY POLICY.

    (a) In General.--The President or the President's designee, 
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 or the President's designee 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.--
          (1) At a minimum, the national space technology 
        development policy shall describe for NASA--
                  (A) the priority areas of research for 
                technology investment;
                  (B) the basis on which and the process by 
                which priorities for ensuing fiscal years will 
                be selected;
                  (C) the facilities and personnel needed to 
                carry out the technology development program; 
                and
                  (D) the budget assumptions on which the 
                policy is based, which for fiscal years 2011, 
                2012, and 2013 shall be the authorized level 
                for NASA's technology program authorized by 
                this Act.
          (2) 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.
          (3) Considerations.--In developing the national space 
        technology development policy, the President or the 
        President's designee shall consider, and include a 
        discussion in the report required by subsection (c), of 
        the following issues:
                  (A) The extent to which NASA 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.
                  (B) The extent to which NASA should address 
                military and commercial needs.
                  (C) How NASA will coordinate its technology 
                program with other Federal agencies.
                  (D) The extent to which NASA 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.
          (4) Consultation.--In the development of the national 
        space technology development policy, the President or 
        the President's designee shall consult widely with 
        academic and industry experts and with other Federal 
        agencies. The Administrator may enter into an 
        arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to 
        help develop the policy.
    (c) Report.--
          (1) Policy.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the President shall transmit a 
        report setting forth national space technology policy 
        to the appropriate committees of Congress and to the 
        Senate Committee on Appropriations and the House of 
        Representatives Committee on Appropriations.
          (2) Implementation.--Not later than 60 days after the 
        President transmits the report required by paragraph 
        (1) to the Congress, the Administrator shall transmit a 
        report to the same committees describing how NASA will 
        carry out the policy.]

[SEC. 907. COMMERCIAL REUSABLE SUBORBITAL RESEARCH PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--The report of the National Academy of 
Sciences, Revitalizing NASA's Suborbital Program: Advancing 
Science, Driving Innovation and Developing Workforce, found 
that suborbital science missions were absolutely critical to 
building an aerospace workforce capable of meeting the needs of 
current and future human and robotic space exploration.
    (b) 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 in the Space Technology 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.
    (c) Establishment.--The Administrator shall establish a 
Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program within the 
Space Technology Program that shall fund the development of 
payloads for scientific research, technology development, and 
education, and shall provide flight opportunities for those 
payloads to microgravity environments and suborbital altitudes. 
The Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program may fund 
engineering and integration demonstrations, proofs of concept, 
or educational experiments for commercial reusable vehicle 
flights. The program shall endeavor to work with NASA's Mission 
Directorates to help achieve NASA's research, technology, and 
education goals.
    (d) Report.--The Administrator shall submit a report 
annually to the appropriate committees of Congress describing 
progress in carrying out the Commercial Reusable Suborbital 
Research program, including the number and type of suborbital 
missions planned in each fiscal year.
    (e) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated 
to the Administrator $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 
through 2013 to carry out this section.]

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SEC. 1202. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORBITAL DEBRIS MITIGATION.

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    [(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 this 
        orbital debris mitigation.
          (2) Interagency effort.--For purposes of carrying out 
        this subsection, the Director of OSTP, 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 this challenge.]

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SEC. 1203. REPORTS ON PROGRAM AND COST ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL 
                    ASSESSMENT.

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    [(b) Reports.--
          (1) Reports required.--Not later than 90 days after 
        the date of the enactment of this Act, and not later 
        than April 30 of each year thereafter, the 
        Administrator shall submit to the appropriate 
        committees of Congress a report on the implementation 
        during the preceding year for the corrective action 
        plan referred to in subsection (a)(4).
          (2) Elements.--Each report under this subsection 
        shall set forth, for the year covered by such report, 
        the following:
                  (A) A description of each NASA program that 
                has exceeded its cost baseline by 15 percent or 
                more or is more than 2 years behind its 
                projected development schedule.
                  (B) For each program specified under 
                subparagraph (A), a plan for such 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.]

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[SEC. 1206. 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 NASA supply chain.
    (b) Requirements.--In carrying out the program, the 
Administrator shall establish--
          (1) counterfeit part identification training for all 
        employees that 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 to report all information on 
        suspected and confirmed counterfeit electronic parts to 
        law enforcement agencies, industry associations, and 
        other databases, and 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 existing acquisition and 
        procurement policy to purchase 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 onto the list.
          (2) Criteria.--The criteria may include--
                  (A) authentication or encryption codes;
                  (B) embedded security markings in parts;
                  (C) unique, harder to copy labels and 
                markings;
                  (D) identifying 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.
    (d) Report to Congress.--Within one year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall report on the 
progress of implementing this section to the appropriate 
committees of Congress.]

[SEC. 1207. INFORMATION SECURITY.

    (a) Monitoring Risk.--
          (1) Update on system implementation.--Not later than 
        120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and 
        on a biennial basis thereafter, the chief information 
        officer of NASA, in coordination with other national 
        security agencies, shall provide to the appropriate 
        committees of Congress--
                  (A) an update on efforts to implement a 
                system to provide dynamic, comprehensive, real-
                time information regarding risk of unauthorized 
                remote, proximity, and insider use or access, 
                for all information infrastructure under the 
                responsibility of the chief information 
                officer, and mission-related networks, 
                including contractor networks;
                  (B) an assessment of whether the system has 
                demonstrably and quantifiably reduced network 
                risk compared to 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 3545 of title 
        44, United States Code, shall evaluate the 
        effectiveness of the system described in this 
        subsection.
    (b) 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 NASA information infrastructure, with the goal 
        of reducing unauthorized remote, proximity, and insider 
        use or access.
          (2) Program requirements.--
                  (A) 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) All agency employees and contractors 
                engaged in the operation or use of agency 
                information infrastructure shall participate in 
                the program.
                  (C) Access to NASA information infrastructure 
                shall only be granted to operators and users 
                who regularly satisfy the requirements of the 
                program.
                  (D) The chief human capital officer of NASA, 
                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.
    (c) Information Infrastructure Defined.--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.]

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
Selected Provisions of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 
                         (Public Law 111-358))

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

    (a) Short Title.--this Act may be cited as the ``America 
COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010'' or the ``America 
Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in 
Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 
2010''.

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SEC. 202. NASA'S CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION.

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    [(b) Educational Program Goals.--NASA shall develop and 
maintain educational programs--
          (1) to 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) to improve public literacy in STEM;
          (3) that employ proven strategies and methods for 
        improving student learning and teaching in STEM;
          (4) to 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;
                  (C) promote the adoption and implementation 
                of high-quality education practices that build 
                toward college and career-readiness; and
          (5) to 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.]

SEC. 203. ASSESSMENT OF IMPEDIMENTS TO SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 
                    WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR MINORITY AND 
                    UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS AT NASA.

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    [(c) Implementation.--To the extent practicable, the 
Administrator shall take all necessary steps to address any 
impediments identified in the assessment.]

SEC. 204. INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION'S CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL 
                    COMPETITIVENESS ENHANCEMENT.

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    [(b) Evaluation and Assessment of NASA's Interagency 
Contribution.--Pursuant to the authority provided in title II 
of the America COMPETES Act (Public Law 110--69), the 
Administrator shall evaluate and, where possible, expand 
efforts to maximize NASA's contribution to interagency efforts 
to enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 
education capabilities, and to enhance the Nation's 
technological excellence and global competitiveness. The 
Administrator shall identify these enhancements in the annual 
reports required by section 2001(e) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 
16611a(e)).]

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
   Section 913(a), (b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
      Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239, 51 U.S.C. 30701 note))

SEC. 913. LIMITATION ON INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS CONCERNING OUTER SPACE 
                    ACTIVITIES.

    [(a) Certification Required.--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 such 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 such 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 such 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.
    (b) 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 set forth in 
        Article II, Section 2, Clause II of the Constitution or 
        unless authorized by the enactment of further 
        affirmative legislation by the Congress of the United 
        States.
          (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 will 
        obligate the United States to reduce or limit the Armed 
        Forces or armaments or activities of the United States 
        in outer space, the head of each Department or agency 
        of the Federal Government that is affected by such 
        action shall submit to Congress notice of such action 
        and the effect of such action on such Department or 
        agency.
          (4) Definition.--In this subsection, the term 
        ``covered congressional committees''' means--
                  (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the 
                Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent 
                Select Committee on Intelligence of the House 
                of Representatives; and
                  (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the 
                Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select 
                Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.]

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 1st 
    and 2d provisos under heading ``construction and environmental 
    compliance and restoration'' (at 127 Stat. 263) in the Science 
   Appropriations Act, 2013 (Public Law 113-6, div. B, title III, 51 
                          U.S.C. 20145 note))

    [Provided, That hereafter, notwithstanding section 315 of 
the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 (see 51 U.S.C. 
20145), all proceeds from leases entered into under that 
section shall be deposited into this account; Provided further, 
That such proceeds shall be available for a period of 5 years 
to the extent and in amounts as provided in annual 
appropriations Acts;]

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
    Section 3 of the Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, 
 Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act (Public Law 115-7, 51 
                       U.S.C. note prec. 40901))

[SEC. 3. SUPPORTING WOMEN'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE FIELDS OF AEROSPACE AND 
                    SPACE EXPLORATION.

    The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration 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.]

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
       Selected Provisions of the National Aeronautics and Space 
  Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-
                                  10))

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

    (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization 
Act of 2017''.

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SEC. 301. OPERATION OF THE ISS.

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    [(b) Objectives.--The primary objectives of the ISS program 
shall be--
          (1) to achieve the long term goal and objectives 
        under section 202 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
        Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 
        18312); and
          (2) to pursue a research program that advances 
        knowledge and provides other benefits to the Nation.]

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SEC. 302. TRANSPORTATION TO ISS.

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    [(e) Commercial Crew Program.--
          (1) Objective.--The objective of the Commercial Crew 
        Program shall be to assist in the development and 
        certification of commercially provided transportation 
        that--
                  (A) can carry United States government 
                astronauts safely, reliably, and affordably to 
                and from the ISS;
                  (B) can serve as a crew rescue vehicle; and
                  (C) can accomplish subparagraphs (A) and (B) 
                as soon as practicable.
          (2) Primary consideration.--The objective described 
        in paragraph (1) shall be the primary consideration in 
        the acquisition strategy for the Commercial Crew 
        Program.
          (3) Safety.--
                  (A) In general.--The Administrator shall 
                protect the safety of government astronauts by 
                ensuring that each commercially provided 
                transportation system under this subsection 
                meets all applicable human rating requirements 
                in accordance with section 403(b)(1) of the 
                National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
                Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 
                18342(b)(1)).
                  (B) 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.
          (4) 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.]

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    [(g) Competition.--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 ISS, 
whenever practicable, via fair and open competition for well-
defined, milestone-based, Federal Acquisition Regulation-based 
contracts under section 201(a) of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 
18311(a)).]

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    (h) Transparency.--

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          [(2) In general.--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.]

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SEC. 421. SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM, ORION, AND EXPLORATION GROUND SYSTEMS.

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    (b) Space Launch System.--

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          [(2) Reaffirmation.--Congress reaffirms the policy 
        and minimum capability requirements for the Space 
        Launch System under section 302 of the National 
        Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act 
        of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18322).]

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    [(d) In General.--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 302(c) of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 
18322(c)).]

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    [(f) 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.
    (g) 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.]

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SEC. 432. HUMAN EXPLORATION ROADMAP.

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    [(b) Human Exploration Roadmap.--
          (1) 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.
          (2) Scope.--The human exploration roadmap shall 
        include--
                  (A) 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;
                  (B) 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 subparagraph (A);
                  (C) sets and sequences of precursor missions 
                in cis-lunar space and other missions or 
                activities necessary--
                          (i) to demonstrate the proficiency of 
                        the capabilities and technologies 
                        identified under subparagraph (D); and
                          (ii) to meet the goals and objectives 
                        developed under subparagraph (A), 
                        including anticipated timelines and 
                        missions for the Space Launch System 
                        and Orion;
                  (D) 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 subparagraph (A);
                  (E) a description of how cis-lunar elements, 
                objectives, and activities advance the human 
                exploration of Mars;
                  (F) an assessment of potential human health 
                and other risks, including radiation exposure;
                  (G) mitigation plans, whenever possible, to 
                address the risks identified in subparagraph 
                (F);
                  (H) a description of those technologies 
                already under development across the Federal 
                Government or by other entities that facilitate 
                the goals and objectives developed under 
                subparagraph (A);
                  (I) 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 subparagraph (A) and 
                demonstrate the capabilities and technologies 
                described in subparagraph (D);
                  (J) a description of the capabilities and 
                technologies that need to be demonstrated or 
                research data that could be gained through the 
                utilization of the ISS and the status of the 
                development of such capabilities and 
                technologies;
                  (K) 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;
                  (L) a process for partnering with 
                nongovernmental entities using Space Act 
                Agreements or other acquisition instruments for 
                future human space exploration; and
                  (M) include 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 
                ISS activities, planned international 
                collaborative activities, potential commercial 
                contributions, and other activities relevant to 
                the achievement of the goal established in this 
                section.
          (3) Considerations.--In developing the human 
        exploration roadmap, the Administrator shall consider--
                  (A) using key exploration capabilities, 
                namely the Space Launch System and Orion;
                  (B) using existing commercially available 
                technologies and capabilities or those 
                technologies and capabilities being developed 
                by industry for commercial purposes;
                  (C) establishing an organizational approach 
                to ensure collaboration and coordination among 
                NASA's Mission Directorates under section 821, 
                when appropriate, including to collect and 
                return to Earth a sample from the Martian 
                surface;
                  (D) 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;
                  (E) 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;
                  (F) demonstrating and testing 1 or more 
                habitat modules in cis-lunar space to prepare 
                for Mars missions;
                  (G) using public-private, firm fixed-price 
                partnerships, where practicable;
                  (H) collaborating with international, 
                academic, and industry partners, when 
                appropriate;
                  (I) any risks to human health and sensitive 
                onboard technologies, including radiation 
                exposure;
                  (J) any risks identified through research 
                outcomes under the NASA Human Research 
                Program's Behavioral Health Element; and
                  (K) 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.
          (4) Critical decision plan on human space 
        exploration.--As part of the human exploration roadmap, 
        the Administrator shall include a critical decision 
        plan--
                  (A) 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;
                  (B) defining decisions needed to maximize 
                efficiencies and resources for reaching the 
                near, intermediate, and long-term goals and 
                objectives of human space exploration; and
                  (C) 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 
                exploration from cis-lunar space to the surface 
                of Mars.
          (5) Reports.--
                  (A) Initial human exploration roadmap.--The 
                Administrator shall submit to the appropriate 
                committees of Congress--
                          (i) an initial human exploration 
                        roadmap, including a critical decision 
                        plan, before December 1, 2017; and
                          (ii) an updated human exploration 
                        roadmap periodically as the 
                        Administrator considers necessary but 
                        not less than biennially.
                  (B) Contents.--Each human exploration roadmap 
                under this paragraph shall include a 
                description of--
                          (i) the achievements and goals 
                        accomplished in the process of 
                        developing such capabilities and 
                        technologies during the 2-year period 
                        prior to the submission of the human 
                        exploration roadmap; and
                          (ii) the expected goals and 
                        achievements in the following 2-year 
                        period.
                  (C) 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, United States Code.]

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SEC. 501. MAINTAINING A BALANCED SPACE SCIENCE PORTFOLIO.

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    [(b) Policy.--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. 502. PLANETARY SCIENCE.

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    [(b) Mission Priorities.--
          (1) 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.
          (2) Mission priority adjustments.--Consistent with 
        the set of missions described in paragraph (1), 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.]

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[SEC. 508. 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 the 
date of enactment of this Act, 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. 509. 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 the 
date of enactment of this Act, the National Academies shall 
submit to the Administrator and to the appropriate committees 
of Congress a report containing the strategy developed under 
subsection (a).]

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[SEC. 517. 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.]

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SEC. 701. SPACE TECHNOLOGY INFUSION.

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    [(c) 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 (42 U.S.C. 18301(3)), and support sustained 
investments in early stage innovation, fundamental research, 
and technologies to expand the boundaries of the national 
aerospace enterprise.
    (d) Propulsion Technologies.--A goal of propulsion 
technologies developed under subsection (c) shall be to 
significantly reduce human travel time to Mars.]

SEC. 702. 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 
        title 51, United States Code.]
    [(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, United States Code, 
that avoids duplication of projects, programs, or missions 
conducted by Program with other projects, programs, or missions 
conducted by another office or directorate of the 
Administration.]
    (f) Collaboration, Coordination, and Alignment.--
          [(1) In general.--The Administrator shall--
                  (A) 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;
                  (B) ensure that the results the projects, 
                programs, and activities under subparagraph (A) 
                are shared and leveraged within the 
                Administration; and
                  (C) ensure that the organizational 
                responsibility for research and development 
                activities in support of human space 
                exploration not initiated as of the date of 
                enactment of this Act is established on the 
                basis of a sound rationale.]

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    [(h) 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.]

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SEC. 811. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE.

    [(a) In General.--The Administrator shall, in a manner that 
reflects the unique nature of NASA's mission and expertise--
          (1) ensure the NASA 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 NASA systems;
          (2) ensure the NASA Chief Information Officer has the 
        appropriate resources and insight to oversee NASA 
        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 NASA 
        Chief Information Officer and each NASA mission 
        directorate, center, and mission support office to 
        ensure both agency and mission needs are considered in 
        agency-wide information technology and information 
        security management and oversight;
          (5) review the portfolio of information technology 
        investments and spending, including information 
        technology-related investments included as part of 
        activities within NASA 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 NASA Chief Information 
        Officer should have a seat on any boards or councils 
        described in paragraph (6).]

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[SEC. 812. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PLAN.

    (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), the 
Administrator shall develop an information technology strategic 
plan to guide NASA 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, 
        United States Code; and
          (2) the requirements under section 3506 of title 44, 
        United States Code.
    (c) Contents.--The strategic plan shall address, in a 
manner that reflects the unique nature of NASA's mission and 
expertise--
          (1) near and long-term goals and objectives for 
        leveraging information technology;
          (2) a plan for how NASA will submit to Congress of a 
        list of information technology projects, including 
        completion dates and risk level in accordance with 
        guidance from the Office of Management and Budget;
          (3) an implementation overview for an agency-wide 
        approach to information technology investments and 
        operations, including reducing barriers to cross-center 
        collaboration;
          (4) coordination by the NASA Chief Information 
        Officer with centers and mission directorates to ensure 
        that information technology policies are effectively 
        and efficiently implemented across the agency;
          (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 NASA 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 
        agency information and agency information systems, 
        including improving security control assessments and 
        role-based security training of employees; and
          (7) submission by NASA 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 thereto.]

SEC. 813. CYBERSECURITY.

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    [(b) Information Security Plan.--
          (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date 
        of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall 
        implement the information security plan developed under 
        paragraph (2) and take such further actions as the 
        Administrator considers necessary to improve the 
        information security system in accordance with this 
        section.
          (2) Information security plan.--Subject to paragraphs 
        (3) and (4), the Administrator shall develop an agency-
        wide information security plan to enhance information 
        security for NASA information and information 
        infrastructure.
          (3) Requirements.--In developing the plan under 
        paragraph (2), the Administrator shall ensure that the 
        plan--
                  (A) reflects the unique nature of NASA's 
                mission and expertise;
                  (B) is informed by policies, standards, 
                guidelines, and directives on information 
                security required for Federal agencies;
                  (C) is consistent with the standards and 
                guidelines under section 11331 of title 40, 
                United States Code; and
                  (D) meets applicable National Institute of 
                Standards and Technology information security 
                standards and guidelines.
          (4) Contents.--The plan shall address--
                  (A) an overview of the requirements of the 
                information security system;
                  (B) an agency-wide risk management framework 
                for information security;
                  (C) a description of the information security 
                system management controls and common controls 
                that are necessary to ensure compliance with 
                information security-related requirements;
                  (D) an identification and assignment of 
                roles, responsibilities, and management 
                commitment for information security at the 
                agency;
                  (E) coordination among organizational 
                entities, including between each center, 
                facility, mission directorate, and mission 
                support office, and among agency entities 
                responsible for different aspects of 
                information security;
                  (F) the need to protect the information 
                security of mission-critical systems and 
                activities and high-impact and moderate-impact 
                information systems; and
                  (G) a schedule of frequent reviews and 
                updates, as necessary, of the plan.]

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[SEC. 821. COLLABORATION AMONG MISSION DIRECTORATES.

    The Administrator shall encourage an interdisciplinary 
approach among all NASA 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. 822. NASA LAUNCH CAPABILITIES COLLABORATION.

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    [(c) In general.--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.]

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SEC. 824. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.

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    (b) Continuation of Education and Outreach Activities and 
Programs.--
        [(1) In general.--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.]

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SEC. 825. LEVERAGING COMMERCIAL SATELLITE SERVICING CAPABILITIES ACROSS 
                    MISSION DIRECTORATES.

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    [(c) Leveraging of Capabilities.--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 NASA 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 NASA programs and other industry programs.]

[SEC. 826. 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 907 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18405).]

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SEC. 837. FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

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    [(b) 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.]
    [(c) 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), National Aeronautics and Space 
                        Administration Authorization Act of 
                        2008 (Public Law 110-422; 122 Stat. 
                        4779), and National Aeronautics and 
                        Space Administration Authorization Act 
                        of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18301 et seq.); and
                          (iv) the human exploration roadmap 
                        under section 432 of this Act;
                  (D) a strategy for the maintenance, repair, 
                upgrading, and modernization of Administration 
                facilities and infrastructure, including 
                laboratories and equipment;
                  (E) criteria for--
                          (i) prioritizing deferred maintenance 
                        tasks;
                          (ii) maintaining, repairing, 
                        upgrading, or modernizing 
                        Administration facilities and 
                        infrastructure; and
                          (iii) implementing processes, plans, 
                        and policies for guiding the 
                        Administration's Centers on whether to 
                        maintain, repair, upgrade, or modernize 
                        a facility or infrastructure and for 
                        determining the type of instrument to 
                        be used;
                  (F) an assessment of modifications needed to 
                maximize usage of facilities that offer unique 
                and highly specialized benefits to the 
                aerospace industry and the American public; and
                  (G) implementation steps, including a 
                timeline, milestones, and an estimate of 
                resources required for carrying out the plan.]
    [(d) Requirement To Establish Policy.--
          (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the 
        date of enactment of this Act, 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.]
    [(e) Submission to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall 
submit to the appropriate committees of Congress the plan 
developed under subsection (c).]

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SEC. 841. SPACE ACT AGREEMENTS.

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    [(b) 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 NASA's mission.]
    [(c) 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 NASA 
                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.]
    [(d) 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 NASA resources and the expected benefits 
to agency 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.]
    [(e) 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, nonreimbursable, or funded 
                Space Act Agreement;
                  (B) a description of--
                          (i) the subject and terms;
                          (ii) the parties;
                          (iii) the responsible--
                                  (I) Mission Directorate;
                                  (II) Center; or
                                  (III) headquarters element;
                          (iv) the value;
                          (v) the extent of the cost sharing 
                        among Federal Government and nonFederal 
                        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.]

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
Selected Provisions of the Women in Aerospace Education Act (Public Law 
                               115-303))

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Women in Aerospace Education 
Act''.

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[SEC. 3. NASA INTERNSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

    Not later than October 1, 2018, the Administrator of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (in this section 
referred to as ``NASA'') 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 NASA with relevance 
to the aerospace sector and related fields.]

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
   Section 9406 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
      Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283))

[SEC. 9406. CYBERSECURITY IN STEM PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS 
                    AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.

    In carrying out any STEM education program of the National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration (referred to in this 
section as ``NASA''), including a program of the Office of STEM 
Engagement, the Administrator of NASA shall, to the maximum 
extent practicable, encourage the inclusion of cybersecurity 
education opportunities in such program.]

         Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported

    In compliance with clause 3(e) of House Rule XIII, changes 
in existing law made by the bill, H.R. 5982, as reported, are 
shown as follows:

                Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill

    Set out below is a comparative print showing changes in 
existing law made by the bill. Insertions are shown in italic 
and omissions are surrounded by brackets.

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(a) through (aa) of the Bill 
                (Amending Title 51, United States Code)

TITLE 51--UNITED STATES CODE

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                Subtitle III--Administrative Provisions

[301. Appropriations, Budgets, and Accounting 30101]
301. Funding 30101
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[315. Miscellaneous 31501]
315. Facilities and Infrastructure 31501
317. Through 397 Reserved
399. Miscellaneous 39901

Subtitle IV--Aeronautics and Space Research and Education

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[409. Miscellaneous 40901]
409. Aeronautics and Space Technology 40901
411 Through 497 Reserved
499. Miscellaneous 49901

Subtitle V--Programs Targeting Commercial Opportunities

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[513. Space resource commercial exploration and utilization 51301]
[515. Office of Spaceports 51501]
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
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                     Subtitle VII--Access to Space

[701. Use of Space Shuttle or Alternatives 70101]
701. Use of Space Launch System or Alternatives 70101

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715. Human Space Flight and Exploration 71501
717. Advancing Human Space Exploration 71701

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Sec. 20144. Prize authority

    (a) In General.--The Administration may carry out a program 
to competitively award cash prizes to stimulate innovation in 
basic and applied research, technology development, and 
prototype demonstration that have the potential for application 
to the performance of the space and aeronautical activities of 
the Administration. [The Administration may carry out a program 
to award prizes only in conformity with this section.]

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    (i) Funding.--

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          (4) Notice to committees for prize greater than 
        $50,000,000.--No prize competition under this section 
        may offer a prize in an amount greater than $50,000,000 
        unless 30 days have elapsed after written notice has 
        been transmitted to the [Committee on Science and 
        Technology] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
        of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
        Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.

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Sec. 20145. Lease of non-excess property

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    (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.
    [(f)] (g) Reporting Requirements.--The Administrator shall 
submit an annual report by January 31st of each year. The 
report shall include the following:
          (1) Value of arrangements and expenditures of 
        revenues.--Information that identifies and quantifies 
        the value of the arrangements and expenditures of 
        revenues received under this section.
          (2) Availability and use of funds for operating 
        plan.--The availability and use of funds received under 
        this section for the Administration's operating plan.
    [(g)] (h) Sunset.--The authority to enter into leases under 
this section shall expire 10 years after December 26, 2007. The 
expiration under this subsection of authority to enter into 
leases under this section shall not affect the validity or term 
of leases or the Administration's retention of proceeds from 
leases entered into under this section before the expiration of 
the authority.

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Sec. 20303. Contribution to innovation

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    (c) Balanced Science Program and Robust Authorization 
Levels.--The balanced science program authorized by section 
101(d) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
Authorization Act of 2005 [(42 U.S.C. 16611(d))] (Public Law 
109-155, 119 Stat. 2900) shall be an element of the 
contribution by the Administration to the interagency programs.
    (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).
    [(d)] (e) Annual Report.--

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     CHAPTER 301--[APPROPRIATIONS, BUDGETS, AND ACCOUNTING] FUNDING

[Sec.]
[30101. Prior authorization of appropriations required.]
[30102. Working capital fund.]
[30103. Budgets.]
[30104. Baselines and cost controls.]

                    Subchapter I--General Provisions

Sec.
30101. Prior authorization of appropriations required.
30102. Working capital fund.
30103. Baselines and cost controls.
30104. Reports on estimated costs for certain programs.
30105. Annual report on program cost and control.


                    Subchapter II--Budget Provisions


30121. General budget documentation requirements.
30122. Consideration of decadal surveys.
30123. Two-year budget request with 3d-year estimate.

                    Subchapter I--General Provisions

Sec. 30101. Prior authorization of appropriations required

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Sec. [30104] 30103. Baselines and cost controls

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    (b) Conditions for Development.--

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          (2) Report.--The Administrator shall transmit a 
        report describing the basis for the determination 
        required under paragraph (1) to the [Committee on 
        Science and Technology] Committee on Science, Space, 
        and Technology of the House of Representatives and the 
        Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
        the Senate at least 30 days before entering into a 
        contract for development under a major program.

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    (c) Major Program Annual Reports.--
          (1) Requirement.--Annually, at the same time as the 
        President's annual budget submission to Congress, the 
        Administrator shall transmit to the [Committee on 
        Science and Technology] Committee on Science, Space, 
        and Technology of the House of Representatives and the 
        Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
        the Senate a report that includes the information 
        required by this section for each major program for 
        which the Administration proposes to expend funds in 
        the subsequent fiscal year. Reports under this 
        paragraph shall be known as Major Program Annual 
        Reports.

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    (d) Notification.--

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          (3) Notification of congress.--Not later than 15 days 
        after the Administrator receives a written notification 
        under paragraph (2), the Administrator shall transmit 
        the notification to the [Committee on Science and 
        Technology] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
        of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
        Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
    (e) Fifteen Percent Threshold.--
          (1) Determination, report, and initiation of 
        analysis.--

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                  (A) transmit to the [Committee on Science and 
                Technology] Committee on Science, Space, and 
                Technology of the House of Representatives and 
                the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
                Transportation of the Senate, not later than 15 
                days after making the determination, a report 
                that includes--

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          (2) Completion of analysis and transmittal to 
        committees.--The Administration shall complete an 
        analysis initiated under paragraph (1)(B) not later 
        than 6 months after the Administrator makes a 
        determination under this subsection. The Administrator 
        shall transmit the analysis to the [Committee on 
        Science and Technology] Committee on Science, Space, 
        and Technology of the House of Representatives and 
        Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
        the Senate not later than 30 days after its completion.

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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.

                    Subchapter II--Budget Provisions

Sec. [30103] 30121. [Budgets] General budget documentation requirements

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    (b) Additional Budget Information Upon Request by 
Committees.--The Administration shall make available, upon 
request from the [Committee on Science and Technology] 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives or the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate--

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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.

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                CHAPTER 303--CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

Sec.
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30311. Counterfeit parts.

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Sec. 30310. Exception to alternative fuel procurement requirement

    [Section 526(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act 
of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17142(a))] Section 526 of the Energy 
Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17142) does 
not prohibit the Administration from entering into a contract 
to purchase a generally available fuel that is not an 
alternative or synthetic fuel or predominantly produced from a 
nonconventional petroleum source, if--

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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.

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                   CHAPTER 305--MANAGEMENT AND REVIEW

Sec.
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30505. Information security.
30506. Workforce development for minority and underrepresented groups.
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Sec. 30505. Information security

    (a) Definition of Information Infrastructure.--In this 
section, the term ``information infrastructure'' means the 
underlying framework that information systems and assets rely 
on to process, transmit, receive, or store information 
electronically, including programmable electronic devices and 
communications networks and any associated hardware, software, 
or data.
    (b) Monitoring Risk.--
          (1) Biennial update on system implementation.--On a 
        biennial basis, the chief information officer of the 
        Administration, in coordination with other national 
        security agencies, shall provide to the Committee on 
        Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and 
        the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the 
        House of Representatives--
                  (A) an update on efforts to implement a 
                system to provide dynamic, comprehensive, real-
                time information regarding risk of unauthorized 
                remote, proximity, and insider use or access, 
                for all information infrastructure under the 
                responsibility of the chief information 
                officer, and mission-related networks, 
                including contractor networks;
                  (B) an assessment of whether the system has 
                demonstrably and quantifiably reduced network 
                risk compared with alternative methods of 
                measuring security; and
                  (C) an assessment of the progress that each 
                center and facility has made toward 
                implementing the system.
          (2) Existing assessments.--The assessments required 
        of the Inspector General under section 3555 of title 44 
        shall evaluate the effectiveness of the system 
        described in this subsection.
    (c) Information Security Awareness and Education.--
          (1) In general.--In consultation with the Department 
        of Education, other national security agencies, and 
        other agency directorates, the chief information 
        officer shall institute an information security 
        awareness and education program for all operators and 
        users of Administration information infrastructure, 
        with the goal of reducing unauthorized remote, 
        proximity, and insider use or access.
          (2) Program requirement.--
                  (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).

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         CHAPTER 307--INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND COMPETITION

Sec.
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Sec. 30705. Limitation on international agreements concerning outer 
          space activities.
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Sec. 30704. Offshore performance of contracts for the procurement of 
                    goods and services

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          (2) the items and their dollar values for which [the 
        Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a et seq.)] chapter 83 of 
        title 41 was waived pursuant to obligations of the 
        United States under international agreements.

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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 may 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.

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CHAPTER 313--HEALTHCARE

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Sec. 31302. Astronaut healthcare survey

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    (b) Report.--The Administrator shall transmit a report of 
the results of the survey to Congress not later than 90 days 
following completion of the survey.

               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;
                          (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).

Sec. 31502. [Maintenance of facilities] Maintenance and upgrade of 
                    center facilities

    In order to sustain healthy centers that are capable of 
carrying out the Administration's missions, the Administrator 
shall ensure that adequate maintenance and upgrading of those 
center facilities is performed on a regular basis.

                   CHAPTERS 317 THROUGH 397--RESERVED

                    CHAPTER [315] 399--MISCELLANEOUS

Sec.
[31501] 39901. Orbital debris.
[31502. Maintenance of facilities.]
[31503] 39902. Laboratory productivity.
[31504] 39903. Cooperative unmanned aerial vehicle activities.
[31505] 39904. Development of enhanced-use lease policy.

Sec. [31501] 39901. Orbital debris

    [The Administrator] (a) Technologies to Decrease Risk.--The 
Administrator, in conjunction with the heads of other Federal 
agencies, shall take steps to develop or acquire technologies 
that will enable the Administration to decrease the risks 
associated with orbital debris.
    (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.

Sec. [31503] 39902. Laboratory productivity

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Sec. [31504] 39903. Cooperative unmanned aerial vehicle activities

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Sec. [31505] 39904. Development of enhanced-use lease policy

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Sec. 40308. Space grant review panel

    (a) Establishment.--The Administrator shall establish an 
independent committee known as the space grant review panel, 
which shall not be subject to the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act [(5 App. U.S.C.)] (5 U.S.C. App.).

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             CHAPTER 409--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Sec.
40901. Aeronautics research goals.
40902. Research collaboration.
40903. Goal for Administration space technology.
40904. National space technology policy.
40905. Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program.

Sec. 40901. Aeronautics research goals

    The Administrator should ensure that the Administration 
maintains a strong aeronautics research portfolio ranging from 
fundamental research through systems research with specific 
research goals, including the following:
          (1) Airspace capacity.--The Administration's 
        Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate shall address 
        research needs of the Next Generation Air 
        Transportation System, including the ability of the 
        National Airspace System to handle up to 3 times the 
        current travel demand by 2025.
          (2) Environmental sustainability.--The Directorate 
        shall--
                  (A) consider and pursue concepts to reduce 
                noise, emissions, and fuel consumption while 
                maintaining high safety standards; and
                  (B) pursue research relating to alternative 
                fuels.
          (3) Aviation safety.--The Directorate shall 
        proactively address safety challenges with new and 
        current air vehicles and with operations in the 
        Nation's current and future air transportation system.

Sec. 40902. Research collaboration

    (a) Department of Defense.--The Administrator shall 
continue to coordinate with the Secretary of Defense, through 
the National Partnership for Aeronautics Testing, to develop 
and implement joint plans for those elements of the Nation's 
research, development, testing, and engineering infrastructure 
that are of common interest and use.
    (b) Federal Aviation Administration.--The Administrator 
shall continue to coordinate with, and work closely with, the 
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, under the 
framework of the Senior Policy Council, in the development of 
the Next Generation Air Transportation Program. The 
Administrator shall encourage the Council to explore areas for 
greater collaboration, including areas in which the 
Administration can help to accelerate the development and 
demonstration of NextGen technologies.

Sec. 40903. Goal for Administration space technology

    Building on its Innovative Partnerships Program and other 
partnering approaches, it is critical that the Administration 
maintain an Administration space technology base that helps 
align mission directorate investments and supports long term 
needs--
          (1) to complement mission-directorate funded 
        research; and
          (2) where appropriate, to support multiple users.

Sec. 40904. National space technology policy

          (a) In General.--The President, in consultation with 
        appropriate Federal agencies, shall develop a national 
        policy to guide the space technology development 
        programs of the United States through 2020. The policy 
        shall include national goals for technology development 
        and shall describe the role and responsibilities of 
        each Federal agency that will carry out the policy. In 
        developing the policy, the President shall utilize 
        external studies that have been conducted on the state 
        of United States technology development and have 
        suggested policies to ensure continued competitiveness.
          (b) Content.--At a minimum, the national space 
        technology development policy shall describe for the 
        Administration--
          (1) the priority areas of research for technology 
        investment;
          (2) the basis on which and the process by which 
        priorities for ensuing fiscal years will be selected;
          (3) the facilities and personnel needed to carry out 
        the technology development program; and
          (4) the budget assumptions on which the policy is 
        based, which for fiscal years 2011, 2012, and 2013 
        shall be the authorized level for the Administration's 
        technology program authorized by the National 
        Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act 
        of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 124 Stat. 2805).
    (c) Policy Premise.--The policy shall be based on the 
premise that the Federal Government has an established interest 
in conducting research and development programs that help 
preserve the role of the United States as a global leader in 
space technologies and their application.
    (d) Considerations.--In developing the national space 
technology development policy, the President shall consider the 
following issues:
          (1) Long term and incremental development.--The 
        extent to which the Administration should focus on long 
        term, high-risk research or more incremental technology 
        development, and the expected impact of that decision 
        on the United States economy.
          (2) Military and commercial needs.--The extent to 
        which the Administration should address military and 
        commercial needs.
          (3) Coordination with federal agencies.--How the 
        Administration will coordinate its technology program 
        with other Federal agencies.
          (4) Administration, university, and industry 
        research.--The extent to which the Administration will 
        conduct research in-house, fund university research, 
        and collaborate on industry research and the expected 
        impact of that mix of funding on the supply of United 
        States workers for industry.
    (e) Consultation.--In the development of the national space 
technology development policy, the President shall consult 
widely with academic and industry experts and with Federal 
agencies. The Administrator may enter into an arrangement with 
the National Academy of Sciences to help develop the policy.

Sec. 40905. Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program

    (a) Finding That Suborbital Science Missions Are 
Critical.--The report entitled Revitalizing NASA's Suborbital 
Program: Advancing Science, Driving Innovation, and Developing 
a Workforce (prepared by the Committee on NASA's Suborbital 
Research Capabilities, Space Studies Board, Division on 
Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council of 
the National Academies) found that suborbital science missions 
are absolutely critical to building an aerospace workforce 
capable of meeting the needs of current and future human and 
robotic space exploration.
    (b) Establishment.--The Administrator shall establish a 
Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program within the 
Space Technology Program.
    (c) Management.--The Administrator shall designate an 
officer or employee of the Space Technology Program to act as 
the responsible official for the Commercial Reusable Suborbital 
Research Program. The designee shall be responsible for the 
development of short- and long-term strategic plans for 
maintaining, renewing, and extending suborbital facilities and 
capabilities.
    (d) Activities.--The Commercial Reusable Suborbital 
Research Program--
          (1) shall fund the development of payloads for 
        scientific research, technology development, and 
        education;
          (2) shall provide flight opportunities to 
        microgravity environments and suborbital altitudes for 
        the payloads referred to in paragraph (1);
          (3) may fund engineering and integration 
        demonstrations, proofs of concept, or educational 
        experiments for commercial reusable vehicle flights; 
        and
          (4) shall endeavor to work with the Administration's 
        mission directorates to help achieve the 
        Administration's research, technology, and education 
        goals.
    (e) Report.--The Administrator shall annually submit to the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of 
the House of Representatives a report describing progress in 
carrying out the Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research 
program, including the number and type of suborbital missions 
planned in each fiscal year.
    (f) Authorization.--There is authorized to be appropriated 
to the Administrator $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 
through 2013 to carry out this section.

                   CHAPTERS 411 THROUGH 497_RESERVED

                    CHAPTER [409] 499--MISCELLANEOUS

Sec.
[40901] 49901. Science, Space, and Technology Education Trust Fund.
[40902] 49902. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Endeavor 
          Teacher Fellowship Trust Fund.
[40903] 49903. Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research-
          merit grant competition requirements.
[40904] 49904. Microgravity research.
[40905] 49905. Program to expand distance learning in rural underserved 
          areas.
[40906] 49906. Equal access to the Administration's education programs.
[40907] 49907. Museums.
[40908] 49908. Continuation of certain education programs.
[40909] 49909. Compliance with title IX of Education Amendments of 1972.
49910. Programs to support STEM education.
49911. Supporting women's involvement in the fields of aerospace and 
          space exploration.
49912. Internship and fellowship opportunities.

Sec. [40901] 49901. Science, Space, and Technology Education Trust Fund

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Sec. [40902] 49902. National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
                    Endeavor Teacher Fellowship Trust Fund

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Sec. [40903] 49903. Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive 
                    Research-merit grant competition requirements

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Sec. [40904] 49904. Microgravity research

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Sec. [40905] 49905. Program to expand distance learning in rural 
                    underserved areas

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Sec. [40906] 49906. Equal access to the Administration's education 
                    programs

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Sec. [40907] 49907. Museums

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Sec. [40908] 49908. Continuation of certain education programs

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Sec. [40909] 49909. Compliance with title IX of Education Amendments of 
                    1972

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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.

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Sec. 50905. License applications and requirements

    (a) Applications.--(1) A person may apply to the Secretary 
of Transportation for a license or transfer of a license under 
this chapter in the form and way the Secretary prescribes. 
Consistent with the public health and safety, safety of 
property, and national security and foreign policy interests of 
the United States, the Secretary, not later than 180 days after 
accepting an application in accordance with criteria 
established pursuant to subsection [(b)(2)(D)] (b)(2)(E), shall 
issue or transfer a license if the Secretary decides in writing 
that the applicant complies, and will continue to comply, with 
this chapter and regulations prescribed under this chapter. The 
Secretary shall inform the applicant of any pending issue and 
action required to resolve the issue if the Secretary has not 
made a decision not later than 120 days after accepting an 
application in accordance with criteria established pursuant to 
subsection [(b)(2)(D)] (b)(2)(E). The Secretary shall transmit 
to the [Committee on Science] Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a written 
notice not later than 30 days after any occurrence when the 
Secretary has not taken action on a license application within 
the deadline established by this subsection.

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          (4) The holder of a license or a permit under this 
        chapter may launch or reenter crew only if--

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                  (B) the holder of the license or permit has 
                informed any individual serving as crew in 
                writing, prior to executing any contract or 
                other arrangement to employ that individual 
                (or, in the case of an individual already 
                employed as of [the date of enactment of the 
                Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004] 
                December 23, 2004, as early as possible, but in 
                any event prior to any launch in which the 
                individual will participate as crew), that the 
                United States Government has not certified the 
                launch vehicle as safe for carrying crew or 
                space flight participants; and

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          (6)(A) The Secretary may issue regulations requiring 
        space flight participants to undergo an appropriate 
        physical examination prior to a launch or reentry under 
        this chapter. This subparagraph shall cease to be in 
        effect three years after [the date of enactment of the 
        Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004] 
        December 23, 2004.
          (B) The Secretary may issue additional regulations 
        setting reasonable requirements for space flight 
        participants, including medical and training 
        requirements. Such regulations shall not be effective 
        before the expiration of 3 years after [the date of 
        enactment of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act 
        of 2004] December 23, 2004.

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  Sec. 50922. Regulations

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, within 9 
months after [the date of the enactment of this section,] 
October 28, 1998, shall issue regulations to carry out this 
chapter that include--

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    (b) Reentry.--The Secretary of Transportation, within 6 
months after [the date of the enactment of this section,] 
October 28, 1998, shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking 
to carry out this chapter that includes--

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    (c) Amendments.--(1) Not later than 12 months after [the 
date of enactment of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act 
of 2004,] December 23, 2004, the Secretary shall publish 
proposed regulations to carry out [that Act,] the Commercial 
Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004, including regulations 
relating to crew, space flight participants, and permits for 
launch or reentry of reusable suborbital rockets. Not later 
than 18 months after [such date of enactment,] December 23, 
2004, the Secretary shall issue final regulations.
    (2)(A) Starting 3 years after [the date of enactment of the 
Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004,] December 23, 
2004, the Secretary may issue final regulations changing the 
definition of suborbital rocket under this chapter. No such 
regulation may take effect until 180 days after the Secretary 
has submitted the regulation to the Congress.

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    (d) Effective Date.--

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          (2) As soon as practicable after [the date of 
        enactment of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act 
        of 2004,] December 23, 2004, the Secretary shall issue 
        guidelines or advisory circulars to guide the 
        implementation of [that Act] the Commercial Space 
        Launch Amendments Act of 2004 until regulations are 
        issued.
          (3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), no 
        licenses for the launch or reentry of launch vehicles 
        or reentry vehicles with human beings on board or 
        permits may be issued starting three years after [the 
        date of enactment of the Commercial Space Launch 
        Amendments Act of 2004] December 23, 2004, unless the 
        final regulations described in subsection (c) have been 
        issued.

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                   CHAPTER 515--OFFICE OF SPACEPORTS

Sec.
51501. Establishment of Office of Spaceports.

Sec. 51501. Establishment of Office of Spaceports

    [(e) Definition](a) Definition of Spaceport.--In this 
section, the term ``spaceport'' means a launch or reentry site 
that is operated by an entity licensed by the Secretary of 
Transportation.
    [(a)](b) Establishment of Office.--Not later than 90 days 
after [the date of enactment of this section,]October 5, 2018, 
the Secretary of Transportation shall identify, within the 
Office of Commercial Space Transportation, a centralized policy 
office to be known as the Office of Spaceports.
    [(b)](c) Functions.--The Office of Spaceports shall--
          (1) support licensing activities for operation of 
        launch and reentry sites;
          (2) develop policies that promote infrastructure 
        improvements at spaceports;
          (3) provide technical assistance and guidance to 
        spaceports;
          (4) promote United States spaceports within the 
        Department; and
          (5) strengthen the Nation's competitiveness in 
        commercial space transportation infrastructure and 
        increase resilience for the Federal Government and 
        commercial customers.
    [(c)](d) Recognition.--In carrying out the [functions 
assigned in subsection (b),] functions assigned in subsection 
(c), the Secretary shall recognize the unique needs and 
distinctions of spaceports that [host]--
          (1) host launches to or reentries from orbit; and
          (2) are involved in suborbital launch activities.
    [(d)](e) Director.--The head of the Office of the Associate 
Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation shall 
designate a Director of the Office of Spaceports.

     CHAPTER 517--DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF COMMERCIAL CARGO AND CREW 
                      TRANSPORTATION CAPABILITIES

Sec.
51701. Commercial development of cargo transportation capabilities.
51702. Commercial development of crew transportation capabilities.
51703. Commercial Crew Program.
51704. Policy regarding fair and open competition for space 
          transportation services.
51705. Transparency.

Sec. 51701. Commercial development of cargo transportation capabilities

    The Administrator shall continue to support the existing 
Commercial Resupply Services program, aimed at enabling the 
commercial space industry in support of the Administration to 
develop reliable means of launching cargo and supplies to the 
International Space Station throughout the duration of the 
facility's operation. The Administrator may apply funds toward 
the reduction of risk to the timely start of the services, 
specifically--
          (1) efforts to conduct a flight test;
          (2) the acceleration of development; and
          (3) the development of the ground infrastructure 
        needed for commercial cargo capability.

Sec. 51702. Commercial development of crew transportation capabilities

    For the duration of the commercial crew development 
program, the Administrator may support follow-on commercially 
developed crew transportation systems dependent on the 
completion of each of the following:
          (1) Human rating requirements.--The Administrator 
        shall develop and make available to the public detailed 
        human rating processes and requirements to guide the 
        design of commercially developed crew transportation 
        capabilities, which requirements shall be at least 
        equivalent to proven requirements for crew 
        transportation in use as of October 11, 2010.
          (2) Procurement system review.--
                  (A) Review of current practices and 
                processes.--The Administrator shall review 
                current Government procurement and acquisition 
                practices and processes, including agreement 
                authorities under chapter 201 of this title, to 
                determine the most cost-effective means of 
                procuring commercial crew transportation 
                capabilities and related services in a manner 
                that ensures appropriate accountability, 
                transparency, and maximum efficiency in the 
                procurement of the capabilities and services. 
                The review shall include identification of 
                proposed measures to address--
                          (i) risk management and means of 
                        indemnification of commercial providers 
                        of the capabilities and services;
                          (ii) quality control;
                          (iii) safety oversight; and
                          (iv) the application of Federal 
                        oversight processes within the 
                        jurisdiction of other Federal agencies.
                  (B) Review of proposed procurement.--A 
                description of the proposed procurement process 
                and justification of the proposed procurement 
                for its selection shall be included in any 
                proposed initiation of procurement activity for 
                commercially developed crew transportation 
                capabilities and services and shall be subject 
                to review by the Committee on Commerce, 
                Science, and Transportation of the Senate and 
                the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
                of the House of Representatives before the 
                initiation of any competitive process to 
                procure the capabilities or services. In 
                support of the review by the committees, the 
                Comptroller General shall undertake an 
                assessment of the proposed procurement process 
                and provide a report to the committees not 
                later than 90 days after the date on which the 
                Administrator provides the description and 
                justification to the committees.
          (3) Use of government supplied capabilities and 
        infrastructure.--In evaluating any proposed development 
        activity for commercially developed crew or cargo 
        launch capabilities, the Administrator shall identify 
        the anticipated contribution of Government personnel, 
        expertise, technologies, and infrastructure to be 
        utilized in support of design, development, or 
        operations of the capabilities. This assessment shall 
        include a clear delineation of the full requirements 
        for the commercial crew service (including the 
        contingency for crew rescue). The Administrator shall 
        include details and associated costs of such support as 
        part of any proposed development initiative for the 
        procurement of commercially developed crew or cargo 
        launch capabilities or services.
          (4) Flight demonstration and readiness 
        requirements.--The Administrator shall establish 
        appropriate milestones and minimum performance 
        objectives to be achieved before authority is granted 
        to proceed to the procurement of commercially developed 
        crew transportation capabilities or services. The 
        guidelines shall include a procedure to provide 
        independent assurance of flight safety and flight 
        readiness before the authorization of United States 
        government personnel to participate as crew onboard any 
        commercial launch vehicle developed pursuant to this 
        section.
          (5) Commercial crew rescue capabilities.--The 
        provision of a commercial capability to provide 
        International Space Station crew services shall include 
        crew rescue requirements, and shall be undertaken 
        through the procurement process initiated in 
        conformance with this section. In the event such 
        development is initiated, the Administrator shall make 
        available any relevant government-owned intellectual 
        property deriving from the development of a 
        multipurpose crew vehicle authorized by this section 
        and sections 71522 and 71523 of this title to 
        commercial entities involved with such crew rescue 
        capability development which shall be relevant to the 
        design of a crew rescue capability. In addition, the 
        Administrator shall seek to ensure that contracts for 
        development of the multipurpose crew vehicle contain 
        provisions for the licensing of relevant intellectual 
        property to participating commercial providers of any 
        crew rescue capability development undertaken pursuant 
        to this section. If one 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.

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                      CHAPTER 603--REMOTE SENSING

Sec.
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Sec. 60304. [Program evaluation] Advisory committee

    [(a) Advisory Committee.--The Administrator shall] The 
Administrator shall establish an advisory committee, consisting 
of individuals with appropriate expertise in State, local, 
regional, and tribal agencies, the university research 
community, and the remote sensing and other geospatial 
information industries, to monitor the program established 
under section 60303 of this title. The advisory committee shall 
consult with the Federal Geographic Data Committee and other 
appropriate industry representatives and organizations. 
Notwithstanding section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act [(5 App. U.S.C.),] (5 U.S.C. App.), the advisory committee 
established under this subsection shall remain in effect until 
the termination of the program under section 60303 of this 
title.
    [(b) Effectiveness Evaluation.--Not later than December 31, 
2009, the Administrator shall transmit to Congress an 
evaluation of the effectiveness of the program established 
under section 60303 of this title in exploring and promoting 
the integrated use of sources of remote sensing and other 
geospatial information to address State, local, regional, and 
tribal agency needs. Such evaluation shall have been conducted 
by an independent entity.]

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                       CHAPTER 605--EARTH SCIENCE

Sec.
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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.

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Sec. 60507. Interagency collaboration implementation approach

    The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy 
shall establish a mechanism to ensure greater coordination of 
the research, operations, and activities relating to civilian 
Earth observation of Federal agencies, including the 
Administration, that have active programs that contribute 
either directly or indirectly to those areas. The mechanism 
should include the development of a strategic implementation 
plan that is updated at least every 3 years with a process for 
external independent advisory input. The strategic 
implementation plan should include--
          (1) a description of the responsibilities of the 
        various Federal agency roles in Earth observations;
          (2) recommended cost-sharing and procurement 
        arrangements between Federal agencies and other 
        entities, including international arrangements; and
          (3) a plan for ensuring the provision of sustained, 
        long-term space-based climate observations.

Sec. 60508. Transitioning experimental research to operations

    Based on the implementation plan provided to Congress in 
March 2011, the Administrator shall coordinate with the 
Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration and the Director of the United States Geological 
Survey to establish a formal mechanism that plans, coordinates, 
and supports the transitioning of the research findings, 
assets, and capabilities of the Administration to the 
operations of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration and the United States Geological Survey. In 
defining the mechanism, the Administration should consider the 
establishment of a formal or informal interagency transition 
office.

Sec. 60509. Decadal Survey missions implementation for Earth 
                    observation

    The Administrator shall undertake to implement, as 
appropriate, missions identified in the National Research 
Council's Earth Science Decadal Survey within the scope of the 
funds authorized for the Earth Science Mission Directorate.

Sec. 60510. Instrument testbeds and venture class missions

    The Administrator shall pursue innovative ways to fly 
instrument-level payloads for early demonstration or as co-
manifested payloads. Congress encourages the use of the 
International Space Station as an accessible platform for the 
conduct of such activities. Additionally, in order to address 
the cost and schedule challenges associated with large flight 
systems, the Administrator should pursue smaller systems to the 
extent practicable and warranted.

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                CHAPTER 709--INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION

Sec.
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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.

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Sec. 70902. Allocation of International Space Station research budget

    The Administrator shall allocate at least 15 percent of the 
funds budgeted for International Space Station research to 
ground-based, free-flyer, and International Space Station life 
and microgravity science research that is not directly related 
to supporting the human exploration program, consistent with 
[section 40904] section 49904 of this title.

Sec. 70903. International Space Station research

    The Administrator shall--
          (1) carry out a program of microgravity research 
        consistent with [section 40904] section 49904 of this 
        title; and

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Sec. 70904. International Space Station completion

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    (b) Elements, Capabilities, and Configuration Criteria.--
The Administrator shall ensure that the International Space 
Station will--

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          (2) be used for a diverse range of microgravity 
        research, including fundamental, applied, and 
        commercial research, consistent with [section 40904] 
        section 49904 of this title;
          (3) have an ability to support a crew size of at 
        least 6 persons, unless the Administrator transmits to 
        the [Committee on Science and Technology] Committee on 
        Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
        and Transportation of the Senate not later than 60 days 
        after December 30, 2005, a report explaining why such a 
        requirement should not be met, the impact of not 
        meeting the requirement on the International Space 
        Station research agenda and operations and 
        international partner agreements, and what additional 
        funding or other steps would be required to have an 
        ability to support a crew size of at least 6 persons;

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    (c) Contingencies.--

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          (2) Plan.--Before making any change in the 
        International Space Station assembly sequence in effect 
        on December 30, 2005, the Administrator shall transmit 
        to the [Committee on Science and Technology] Committee 
        on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
        Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
        and Transportation of the Senate a plan to carry out 
        the policy described in paragraph (1).

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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 pursue international, 
commercial, and intragovernmental means to--
          (1) maximize International Space Station logistics 
        supply, maintenance, and operational capabilities;
          (2) reduce risks to International Space Station 
        systems sustainability; and
          (3) offset and minimize United States operations 
        costs relating to the International Space Station.

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 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.

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Sec. 71102. Requests for information

    The Administrator shall issue requests for information on--
          (1) a low-cost space mission with the purpose of 
        rendezvousing with, [attaching a tracking device,] 
        attaching a tracking device to, and characterizing the 
        Apophis asteroid; and

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            CHAPTER 715--HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT AND EXPLORATION

                    Subchapter I--General Provisions

Sec.
71501. Definitions.

              Subchapter II--Policy, Goals, and Objectives

71511. Human space flight policy.
71512. Goals and objectives.

Subchapter III--Expansion of Human Space Flight Beyond the International 
                    Space Station and Low-Earth Orbit

71521. Space Launch System as follow-on launch vehicle to the space 
          shuttle.
71522. Multipurpose crew vehicle.
71523. Utilization of existing workforce and assets in development of 
          Space Launch System and multipurpose crew vehicle.
71524. Launch support and infrastructure modernization program.
71525. Development of technologies and in-space capabilities for beyond 
          near-Earth space missions.

                      Subchapter IV--Space Science

71541. Technology development.
71542. Suborbital research activities.
71543. In-space servicing.
71544. Ongoing restoration of radioisotope thermoelectric generator 
          material production.
71545. Coordinated approach for robotic missions.
71546. Near-Earth object survey and policy with respect to threats 
          posed.

                    Subchapter I--General Provisions

Sec. 71501. Definitions

    In this chapter:
          (1) Cis lunar space.--The term ``cis-lunar space'' 
        means the region of space from the Earth out to and 
        including the region around the surface of the Moon.
          (2) Deep space.--The term ``deep space'' means the 
        region of space beyond cis-lunar space.
          (3) Near-earth space.--The term ``near-Earth space'' 
        means the region of space that includes low-Earth orbit 
        and extends out to and includes geo-synchronous orbit.
          (4) Space launch system.--The term ``Space Launch 
        System'' means the follow-on Government-owned civil 
        launch system developed, managed, and operated by the 
        Administration to serve as a key component to expand 
        human presence beyond low-Earth orbit.

              Subchapter II--Policy, Goals, and Objectives

Sec. 71511. Human space flight policy

    (a) Use of Non-United States Human Space Flight 
Transportation Services.--
          (1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                  (A) Commercial provider.--The term 
                ``commercial provider'' means any person 
                providing human space flight transportation 
                services, primary control of which is held by 
                persons other than the Federal Government, a 
                State or local government, or a foreign 
                government.
                  (B) Qualified foreign entity.--The term 
                ``qualified foreign entity'' means a foreign 
                entity that is in compliance with all 
                applicable safety standards and is not 
                prohibited from providing space transportation 
                services under other law.
                  (C) United states commercial provider.--The 
                term ``United States commercial provider'' 
                means a commercial provider, organized under 
                the laws of the United States or of a State, 
                that is more than 50 percent owned by United 
                States nationals.
          (2) In general.--The Federal Government may not 
        acquire human space flight transportation services from 
        a foreign entity unless--
                  (A) no United States Government-operated 
                human space flight capability is available;
                  (B) no United States commercial provider is 
                available; and
                  (C) it is a qualified foreign entity.
          (3) Arrangements with foreign entities.--Nothing in 
        this subsection shall prevent the Administrator from 
        negotiating or entering into human space flight 
        transportation arrangements with foreign entities to 
        ensure safety of flight and continued International 
        Space Station operations.
    (b) United States Human Space Flight Capabilities.--
Congress reaffirms the policy stated in section 70501(a) of 
this title that the United States shall maintain an 
uninterrupted capability for human space flight and operations 
in low-Earth orbit, and beyond, as an essential instrument of 
national security and of the capacity to ensure continued 
United States participation and leadership in the exploration 
and utilization of space.

Sec. 71512. Goals and objectives

    (a) Long-Term Goals.--The long-term goals of the human 
space flight and exploration efforts of the Administration 
shall be--
          (1) to expand permanent human presence beyond low-
        Earth orbit and to do so, where practical, in a manner 
        involving international, academic, and industry 
        partners;
          (2) crewed missions and progress toward achieving the 
        goal in paragraph (1) to enable the potential for 
        subsequent human exploration and the extension of human 
        presence throughout the solar system; and
          (3) to enable a capability to extend human presence, 
        including potential human habitation on another 
        celestial body and a thriving space economy in the 21st 
        century.
    (b) Key Objectives.--The key objectives of the United 
States for human expansion into space shall be--
          (1) to sustain the capability for long-duration 
        presence in low-Earth orbit, initially through 
        continuation of the International Space Station and 
        full utilization of the United States segment of the 
        International Space Station as a national laboratory, 
        and through assisting and enabling an expanded 
        commercial presence in, and access to, low-Earth orbit, 
        as elements of a low-Earth orbit infrastructure;
          (2) to determine whether humans can live for extended 
        periods in space with decreasing reliance on Earth, 
        starting with utilization of low-Earth orbit 
        infrastructure, to--
                  (A) identify potential roles that space 
                resources such as energy and materials can 
                play;
                  (B) meet national and global needs and 
                challenges such as potential cataclysmic 
                threats; and
                  (C) explore the viability of and lay the 
                foundation for sustainable economic activities 
                in space;
          (3) to maximize the role that human exploration of 
        space can play in--
                  (A) advancing overall knowledge of the 
                universe;
                  (B) supporting United States national and 
                economic security and the United States global 
                competitive posture; and
                  (C) inspiring young people in their 
                educational pursuits;
          (4) to build on the cooperative and mutually 
        beneficial framework established by the International 
        Space Station partnership agreements and experience in 
        developing and undertaking programs and meeting 
        objectives designed to realize the goal of human space 
        flight set forth in subsection (a); and
          (5) to achieve human exploration of Mars and beyond 
        through the prioritization of those technologies and 
        capabilities best suited for such a mission in 
        accordance with the stepping stone approach to 
        exploration under section 70504 of this title.

      Subchapter III--Expansion of Human Space Flight Beyond the 
            International Space Station and Low-Earth Orbit

Sec. 71521. Space Launch System as follow-on launch vehicle to the 
                    space shuttle

    (a) Policy.--It is the policy of the United States that the 
Administration develop a Space Launch System as a follow-on to 
the space shuttle that can access cis-lunar space and the 
regions of space beyond low-Earth orbit in order to enable the 
United States to participate in global efforts to access and 
develop that increasingly strategic region.
    (b) Initiation of Development.--
          (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after October 
        11, 2010, the Administrator shall initiate development 
        of a Space Launch System meeting the minimum capability 
        requirements specified in subsection (c).
          (2) Modification of current contracts.--In order to 
        limit the Administration's termination liability costs 
        and support critical capabilities, the Administrator 
        shall, to the extent practicable, extend or modify 
        existing (as of October 11, 2010) vehicle development 
        and associated contracts necessary to meet the 
        requirement in paragraph (1), including contracts for 
        ground testing of solid rocket motors, if necessary, to 
        ensure their availability for development of the Space 
        Launch System.
    (c) Minimum Capability Requirements.--
          (1) In general.--The Space Launch System developed 
        pursuant to subsection (b) shall be designed to have, 
        at a minimum, the following:
                  (A) The initial capability of the core 
                elements, without an upper stage, of lifting 
                payloads weighing between 70 and 100 tons into 
                low-Earth orbit in preparation for transit for 
                missions beyond low-Earth orbit.
                  (B) The capability to carry an integrated 
                upper Earth departure stage bringing the total 
                lift capability of the Space Launch System to 
                130 tons or more.
                  (C) The capability to lift the multipurpose 
                crew vehicle.
                  (D) The capability to serve as a backup 
                system for supplying and supporting 
                International Space Station cargo delivery 
                requirements or crew delivery requirements not 
                otherwise met by available commercial or 
                partner-supplied vehicles.
                  (E) The capacity for efficient and timely 
                evolution, including the incorporation of new 
                technologies, competition of sub-elements, and 
                commercial operations.
          (2) Flexibility.--The Space Launch System shall be 
        designed from inception as a fully integrated vehicle 
        capable of carrying a total payload of 130 tons or more 
        into low-Earth orbit in preparation for transit for 
        missions beyond low-Earth orbit. The Space Launch 
        System shall, to the extent practicable, incorporate 
        capabilities for evolutionary growth to carry heavier 
        payloads. Developmental work and testing of the core 
        elements and the upper stage should proceed in parallel 
        subject to appropriations. Priority should be placed on 
        the core elements with the goal for operational 
        capability for the core elements not later than 
        December 31, 2016.
          (3) Transition needs.--The Administrator shall ensure 
        that critical skills and capabilities are retained, 
        modified, and developed, as appropriate, in areas 
        relating to solid and liquid engines, large diameter 
        fuel tanks, rocket propulsion, and other ground test 
        capabilities for an effective transition to the follow-
        on Space Launch System.

Sec. 71522. Multipurpose crew vehicle

    (a) Initiation of Development.--
          (1) In general.--The Administrator shall continue the 
        development of a multipurpose crew vehicle to be 
        available as soon as practicable, and no later than for 
        use with the Space Launch System. The vehicle shall 
        continue to advance development of the human safety 
        features, designs, and systems in the Orion project.
          (2) Goal for operational capability.--It shall be the 
        goal to achieve full operational capability for the 
        transportation vehicle developed pursuant to this 
        subsection by not later than December 31, 2016. For 
        purposes of meeting such goal, the Administrator may 
        undertake a test of the transportation vehicle at the 
        International Space Station before that date.
    (b) Minimum Capability Requirements.--The multipurpose crew 
vehicle developed pursuant to subsection (a) shall be designed 
to have, at a minimum, the following:
          (1) The capability to serve as the primary crew 
        vehicle for missions beyond low-Earth orbit.
          (2) The capability to conduct regular in-space 
        operations, such as rendezvous, docking, and extra-
        vehicular activities, in conjunction with payloads 
        delivered by the Space Launch System developed pursuant 
        to section 71521 of this title, or other vehicles, in 
        preparation for missions beyond low-Earth orbit or 
        servicing of assets described in section 71543 of this 
        title, or other assets in cis-lunar space.
          (3) The capability to provide an alternative means of 
        delivery of crew and cargo to the International Space 
        Station, in the event other vehicles, whether 
        commercial vehicles or partner-supplied vehicles, are 
        unable to perform that function.
          (4) The capacity for efficient and timely evolution, 
        including the incorporation of new technologies, 
        competition of sub-elements, and commercial operations.

Sec. 71523. Utilization of existing workforce and assets in development 
                    of Space Launch System and multipurpose crew 
                    vehicle

    (a) In General.--In developing the Space Launch System 
pursuant to section 71521 of this title and the multipurpose 
crew vehicle pursuant to section 71522 of this title, the 
Administrator shall, to the extent practicable, utilize--
          (1) existing (as of October 11, 2010) contracts, 
        investments, workforce, industrial base, and 
        capabilities from the space shuttle and Orion and Ares 
        1 projects, including--
                  (A) spacesuit development activities for 
                application to, and coordinated development of, 
                a multipurpose crew vehicle suit and associated 
                life-support requirements with potential 
                development of standard Administration-
                certified suit and life support systems for use 
                in alternative commercially developed crew 
                transportation systems; and
                  (B) space shuttle-derived components and Ares 
                1 components that use existing (as of October 
                11, 2010) United States propulsion systems, 
                including liquid fuel engines, external tank or 
                tank-related capability, and solid rocket motor 
                engines; and
          (2) associated testing facilities in existence or 
        under construction as of October 11, 2010.
    (b) Discharge of Requirements.--In meeting the requirements 
of subsection (a), the Administrator--
          (1) shall, to the extent practicable, utilize ground-
        based manufacturing capability, ground testing 
        activities, launch and operations infrastructure, and 
        workforce expertise;
          (2) shall, to the extent practicable, minimize the 
        modification and development of ground infrastructure 
        and maximize the utilization of existing (as of October 
        11, 2010) software, vehicle, and mission operations 
        processes;
          (3) shall complete construction and activation of the 
        A-3 test stand with a completion goal of September 30, 
        2013;
          (4) may procure, develop, and flight test applicable 
        components; and
          (5) shall take appropriate actions to ensure timely 
        and cost-effective development of the Space Launch 
        System and the multipurpose crew vehicle, including the 
        use of a procurement approach that incorporates 
        adequate and effective oversight, the facilitation of 
        contractor efficiencies, and the streamlining of 
        contract and procurement requirements.
    (c) Continuation of Contractor Support.--The Administrator 
may not terminate any contract that provides the system 
transitions necessary for shuttle-derived hardware to be used 
on the Space Launch System described in section 71521 of this 
title or the multipurpose crew vehicle described in section 
71522 of this title.

Sec. 71524. Launch support and infrastructure modernization program

    (a) In General.--The Administrator shall carry out a 
program the primary purpose of which is to prepare 
infrastructure at the Kennedy Space Center that is needed to 
enable processing and launch of the Space Launch System. 
Vehicle interfaces and other ground processing and payload 
integration areas should be simplified to minimize overall 
costs, enhance safety, and complement the purpose of this 
section.
    (b) Elements.--The program required by this section shall 
include--
          (1) investments to improve civil and national 
        security operations at the Kennedy Space Center, to 
        enhance the overall capabilities of the Center, and to 
        reduce the long-term cost of operations and 
        maintenance;
          (2) measures to provide multi-vehicle support, 
        improvements in payload processing, and partnering at 
        the Kennedy Space Center; and
          (3) other measures that the Administrator considers 
        appropriate, including investments to improve launch 
        infrastructure at Administration flight facilities 
        scheduled to launch cargo to the International Space 
        Station under the program to develop commercial cargo 
        transportation capabilities.

Sec. 71525. Development of technologies and in-space capabilities for 
                    beyond near-Earth space missions

    (a) Development Authorized.--The Administrator may initiate 
activities to develop the following:
          (1) Technologies identified as necessary elements of 
        missions beyond low-Earth orbit.
          (2) In-space capabilities such as refueling and 
        storage technology, orbital transfer stages, innovative 
        in-space propulsion technology, communications, and 
        data management that facilitate a broad range of users 
        (including military and commercial).
          (3) Applications defining the architecture and design 
        of missions beyond low-Earth orbit.
          (4) Spacesuit development and associated life support 
        technology.
          (5) Flagship missions.
    (b) Investments.--In developing technologies and 
capabilities under subsection (a), the Administrator may make 
investments in--
          (1) space technologies such as advanced propulsion, 
        propellant depots, in situ resource utilization, and 
        robotic payloads or capabilities that enable human 
        missions beyond low-Earth orbit ultimately leading to 
        Mars;
          (2) a space-based transfer vehicle including 
        technologies described in paragraph (1) with an ability 
        to conduct space-based operations that provide 
        capabilities--
                  (A) to integrate with the Space Launch System 
                and other space-based systems;
                  (B) to provide opportunities for in-space 
                servicing of and delivery to multiple space-
                based platforms; and
                  (C) to facilitate international efforts to 
                expand human presence to deep space 
                destinations;
          (3) advanced life support technologies and 
        capabilities;
          (4) technologies and capabilities relating to in-
        space power, propulsion, and energy systems;
          (5) technologies and capabilities relating to in-
        space propellant transfer and storage;
          (6) technologies and capabilities relating to in situ 
        resource utilization; and
          (7) expanded research to understand the greatest 
        biological impediments to human deep space missions, 
        especially the radiation challenge.
    (c) Utilization of International Space Station as 
Testbed.--The Administrator may utilize the International Space 
Station as a testbed for any technology or capability developed 
under subsection (a) in a manner consistent with sections 70908 
through 70911 of this title.
    (d) Coordination.--The Administrator shall coordinate 
development of technologies and capabilities under this section 
through an overall Administration technology approach 
consistent with the plan required by section 905 of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act 
of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 124 Stat. 2836), which outlines 
how the Administration's space technology program will meet the 
goal described in section 40903 of this title, including an 
explanation of how the plan will link to other mission-
directorate technology efforts.

                      Subchapter IV--Space Science

Sec. 71541. Technology development

    The Administrator shall ensure that the Science Mission 
Directorate maintains a long-term technology development 
program for space and Earth science. That effort should be 
coordinated with an overall Administration technology 
investment approach consistent with the plan required by 
section 905 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 
124 Stat. 2836), which outlines how the Administration's space 
technology program will meet the goal described in section 
40903 of this title, including an explanation of how the plan 
will link to other mission-directorate technology efforts.

Sec. 71542. Suborbital research activities

    (a) Management.--The Administrator shall designate an 
officer or employee of the Science Mission Directorate to act 
as the responsible official for all Suborbital Research in the 
Science Mission Directorate. The designee shall be responsible 
for--
          (1) the development of short- and long-term strategic 
        plans for maintaining, renewing, and extending 
        suborbital facilities and capabilities;
          (2) monitoring progress toward goals in the plans; 
        and
          (3) integration of suborbital activities and 
        workforce development within the Administration, 
        thereby ensuring the long-term recognition of their 
        combined value to the Directorate, to the 
        Administration, and to the Nation.
    (b) Establishment of Suborbital Research Program.--The 
Administrator shall establish a Suborbital Research Program 
within the Science Mission Directorate that shall include the 
use of sounding rockets, aircraft, high altitude balloons, 
suborbital reusable launch vehicles, and commercial launch 
vehicles to advance science and train the next generation of 
scientists and engineers in systems engineering and systems 
integration, which are vital to maintaining critical skills in 
the aerospace workforce. The program shall integrate existing 
(as of October 11, 2010) suborbital research programs with 
orbital missions at the discretion of the designated officer or 
employee and shall emphasize the participation of undergraduate 
and graduate students and post-doctoral researchers when 
formulating announcements of opportunity.
    (c) Annual Report.--The Administrator shall report annually 
to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
of the House of Representatives on the number and type of 
suborbital missions conducted in each fiscal year 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.

             CHAPTER 717--ADVANCING HUMAN SPACE EXPLORATION

                    Subchapter I--General Provisions

Sec.
71701. Definitions.

          Subchapter II--Advancing Human Deep Space Exploration

           PART A--ASSURING CORE CAPABILITIES FOR EXPLORATION

71711. Space launch system, Orion, and exploration ground systems.

                         PART B--JOURNEY TO MARS

71721. Human exploration roadmap.

                 Subchapter III--Advancing Space Science

71731. Policy on maintaining balanced space science portfolio.
71732. Mission priorities for planetary science.
71733. Extrasolar planet exploration strategy.
71734. Astrobiology strategy.
71735. Collaboration.

                     Subchapter IV--Space Technology

71741. Space technology infusion.
71742. Space technology program.

                   Subchapter V--Maximizing Efficiency

     PART A--ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CYBERSECURITY

71751. Information technology governance.
71752. Information technology strategic plan.
71753. Information security plan for cybersecurity.

   PART B--COLLABORATION AMONG MISSION DIRECTORATES AND OTHER MATTERS

71761. Collaboration among mission directorates.
71762. Administration launch capabilities collaboration.
71763. Education and outreach.
71764. Leveraging commercial satellite servicing capabilities across 
          mission directorates.
71765. Flight opportunities.
 71766. Space Act Agreements.

                    Subchapter I--General Provisions

Sec. 71701. Definitions

    In this chapter:
          (1) Appropriate Committees of Congress.--The term 
        ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                  (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
                Transportation of the Senate; and
                  (B) the Committee on Science, Space, and 
                Technology of the House of Representatives.
          (2) Cis-lunar space.--The term ``cis-lunar space'' 
        means the region of space from the Earth out to and 
        including the region around the surface of the Moon.
          (3) Deep space.--The term ``deep space'' means the 
        region of space beyond low-Earth orbit, to include cis-
        lunar space.
          (4) Orion.--The term ``Orion'' means the multipurpose 
        crew vehicle described under section 71522 of this 
        title.
          (5) Space launch system.--The term ``Space Launch 
        System'' has the meaning given the term in section 
        71501 of this title.

         Subchapter II--Advancing Human Deep Space Exploration

           PART A--ASSURING CORE CAPABILITIES FOR EXPLORATION

Sec. 71711. Space launch system, Orion, and exploration ground systems

    (a) Reaffirmation.--Congress reaffirms the policy and 
minimum capability requirements for the Space Launch System 
under section 71521 of this title.
    (b) Continued Development of Fully Integrated Space Launch 
System.--The Administrator shall continue the development of 
the fully integrated Space Launch System, including an upper 
stage needed to go beyond low-Earth orbit, in order to safely 
enable human space exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond 
over the course of the next century as required in section 
71521(c) of this title.
    (c) Exploration Missions.--The Administrator shall continue 
development of--
          (1) an uncrewed exploration mission to demonstrate 
        the capability of both the Space Launch System and 
        Orion as an integrated system by 2018;
          (2) subject to applicable human rating processes and 
        requirements, a crewed exploration mission to 
        demonstrate the Space Launch System, including the Core 
        Stage and Exploration Upper Stages, by 2021;
          (3) subsequent missions beginning with 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 exploration from cis-lunar space to the surface 
        of Mars.
    (e) Reports.--
          (1) Initial human exploration roadmap.--The 
        Administrator shall submit to the appropriate 
        committees of Congress--
                  (A) an initial human exploration roadmap, 
                including a critical decision plan, before 
                December 1, 2017; and
                  (B) an updated human exploration roadmap 
                periodically as the Administrator considers 
                necessary but not less than biennially.
          (2) Contents.--Each human exploration roadmap under 
        this subsection shall include a description of--
                  (A) the achievements and goals accomplished 
                in the process of developing capabilities and 
                technologies described in this section during 
                the 2-year period prior to the submission of 
                the human exploration roadmap; and
                  (B) the expected goals and achievements in 
                the following 2-year period.
          (3) Submission with budget.--Each human exploration 
        roadmap under this section shall be included in the 
        budget for that fiscal year transmitted to Congress 
        under section 1105(a) of title 31.

                Subchapter III--Advancing Space Science

Sec. 71731. Policy on maintaining balanced space science portfolio

    It is the policy of the United States to ensure, to the 
extent practicable, a steady cadence of large, medium, and 
small science missions.

Sec. 71732. Mission priorities for planetary science

    (a) In general.--In accordance with the priorities 
established in the most recent Planetary Science Decadal 
Survey, the Administrator shall ensure, to the greatest extent 
practicable, the completion of a balanced set of Discovery, New 
Frontiers, and Flagship missions at the cadence recommended by 
the most recent Planetary Science Decadal Survey.
    (b) Mission Priority Adjustments.--Consistent with the set 
of missions described in subsection (a), and while maintaining 
the continuity of scientific data and steady development of 
capabilities and technologies, the Administrator may seek, if 
necessary, adjustments to mission priorities, schedule, and 
scope in light of changing budget projections.

Sec. 71733. Extrasolar planet exploration strategy

    (a) Strategy.--
          (1) In general.--The Administrator shall enter into 
        an arrangement with the National Academies to develop a 
        science strategy for the study and exploration of 
        extrasolar planets, including the use of the Transiting 
        Exoplanet Survey Satellite, the James Webb Space 
        Telescope, a potential Wide-Field Infrared Survey 
        Telescope mission, or any other telescope, spacecraft, 
        or instrument, as appropriate.
          (2) Requirements.--The strategy shall--
                  (A) outline key scientific questions;
                  (B) identify the most promising research in 
                the field;
                  (C) indicate the extent to which the mission 
                priorities in existing decadal surveys address 
                the key extrasolar planet research and 
                exploration goals;
                  (D) identify opportunities for coordination 
                with international partners, commercial 
                partners, and not-for-profit partners; and
                  (E) make recommendations regarding the 
                activities under subparagraphs (A) through (D), 
                as appropriate.
    (b) Use of Strategy.--The Administrator shall use the 
strategy--
          (1) to inform roadmaps, strategic plans, and other 
        activities of the Administration as they relate to 
        extrasolar planet research and exploration; and
          (2) to provide a foundation for future activities and 
        initiatives related to extrasolar planet research and 
        exploration.
    (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 18 months after 
March 21, 2017, the National Academies shall submit to the 
Administrator and to the appropriate committees of Congress a 
report containing the strategy developed under subsection (a).

Sec. 71734. Astrobiology strategy

    (a) Strategy.--
          (1) In general.--The Administrator shall enter into 
        an arrangement with the National Academies to develop a 
        science strategy for astrobiology that would outline 
        key scientific questions, identify the most promising 
        research in the field, and indicate the extent to which 
        the mission priorities in existing decadal surveys 
        address the search for life's origin, evolution, 
        distribution, and future in the universe.
          (2) Recommendations.--The strategy shall include 
        recommendations for coordination with international 
        partners.
    (b) Use of Strategy.--The Administrator shall use the 
strategy developed under subsection (a) in planning and funding 
research and other activities and initiatives in the field of 
astrobiology.
    (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 18 months after 
March 21, 2017, the National Academies shall submit to the 
Administrator and to the appropriate committees of Congress a 
report containing the strategy developed under subsection (a).

Sec. 71735. Collaboration

    The Administration shall continue to develop first-of-a-
kind instruments that, once proved, can be transitioned to 
other agencies for operations. Whenever responsibilities for 
the development of sensors or for measurements are transferred 
to the Administration from another agency, the Administration 
shall seek, to the extent possible, to be reimbursed for the 
assumption of such responsibilities.

                    Subchapter IV--Space Technology

Sec. 71741. Space technology infusion

    (a) Policy.--It is the policy of the United States that the 
Administrator shall develop technologies to support the 
Administration's core missions, as described in section 2(3) of 
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization 
Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 124 Stat. 2807), and support 
sustained investments in early stage innovation, fundamental 
research, and technologies to expand the boundaries of the 
national aerospace enterprise.
    (b) Propulsion Technologies.--A goal of propulsion 
technologies developed under subsection (a) shall be to 
significantly reduce human travel time to Mars.

Sec. 71742. Space technology program

    (a) Space Technology Program Authorized.--The Administrator 
shall conduct a space technology program (referred to in this 
section as the ``Program'') to research and develop advanced 
space technologies that could deliver innovative solutions 
across the Administration's space exploration and science 
missions.
    (b) Considerations.--In conducting the Program, the 
Administrator shall consider--
          (1) the recommendations of the National Academies' 
        review of the Administration's Space Technology 
        roadmaps and priorities; and
          (2) the applicable enabling aspects of the stepping 
        stone approach to exploration under section 70504 of 
        this title.
    (c) Requirements.--In conducting the Program, the 
Administrator shall--
          (1) to the extent practicable, use a competitive 
        process to select research and development projects;
          (2) to the extent practicable and appropriate, use 
        small satellites and the Administration's suborbital 
        and ground-based platforms to demonstrate space 
        technology concepts and developments; and
          (3) as appropriate, partner with other Federal 
        agencies, universities, private industry, and foreign 
        countries.
    (d) Small Business Programs.--The Administrator shall 
organize and manage the Administration's Small Business 
Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology 
Transfer Program within the Program.
    (e) Nonduplication Certification.--The Administrator shall 
submit a budget for each fiscal year, as transmitted to 
Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, that avoids 
duplication of projects, programs, or missions conducted by the 
Program with other projects, programs, or missions conducted by 
another office or directorate of the Administration.
    (f) Collaboration, Coordination, and Alignment.--The 
Administrator shall--
          (1) ensure that the Administration's projects, 
        programs, and activities in support of technology 
        research and development of advanced space technologies 
        are fully coordinated and aligned;
          (2) ensure that the results of the projects, 
        programs, and activities under paragraph (1) are shared 
        and leveraged within the Administration; and
          (3) ensure that the organizational responsibility for 
        research and development activities in support of human 
        space exploration not initiated as of March 21, 2017, 
        is established on the basis of a sound rationale.
    (g) Annual Report.--The Administrator shall include in the 
Administration's annual budget request for each fiscal year the 
rationale for assigning organizational responsibility for, in 
the year prior to the budget fiscal year, each initiated 
project, program, and mission focused on research and 
development of advanced technologies for human space 
exploration.

                  Subchapter V--Maximizing Efficiency

    PART A--ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CYBERSECURITY

Sec. 71751. Information technology governance

    The Administrator shall, in a manner that reflects the 
unique nature of the Administration's mission and expertise--
          (1) ensure the Administration Chief Information 
        Officer, mission directorates, and centers have 
        appropriate roles in the management, governance, and 
        oversight processes related to information technology 
        operations and investments and information security 
        programs for the protection of Administration systems;
          (2) ensure the Administration Chief Information 
        Officer has the appropriate resources and insight to 
        oversee Administration information technology and 
        information security operations and investments;
          (3) provide an information technology program 
        management framework to increase the efficiency and 
        effectiveness of information technology investments, 
        including relying on metrics for identifying and 
        reducing potential duplication, waste, and cost;
          (4) improve the operational linkage between the 
        Administration Chief Information Officer and each 
        Administration mission directorate, center, and mission 
        support office to ensure both Administration and 
        mission needs are considered in Administration-wide 
        information technology and information security 
        management and oversight;
          (5) review the portfolio of information technology 
        investments and spending, including information 
        technology-related investments included as part of 
        activities within Administration mission directorates 
        that may not be considered information technology, to 
        ensure investments are recognized and reported 
        appropriately based on guidance from the Office of 
        Management and Budget;
          (6) consider appropriate revisions to the charters of 
        information technology boards and councils that inform 
        information technology investment and operation 
        decisions; and
          (7) consider whether the Administration Chief 
        Information Officer should have a seat on any boards or 
        councils described in paragraph (6).

Sec. 71752. Information technology strategic plan

    (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), the 
Administrator shall develop an information technology strategic 
plan to guide Administration information technology management 
and strategic objectives.
    (b) Requirements.--In developing the strategic plan, the 
Administrator shall ensure that the strategic plan addresses--
          (1) the deadline under section 306(a) of title 5; and
          (2) the requirements under section 3506 of title 44.
    (c) Contents.--The strategic plan shall address, in a 
manner that reflects the unique nature of the Administration's 
mission and expertise--
          (1) near- and long-term goals and objectives for 
        leveraging information technology;
          (2) a plan for how the Administration will submit to 
        Congress a list of information technology projects, 
        including completion dates and risk levels in 
        accordance with guidance from the Office of Management 
        and Budget;
          (3) an implementation overview for an Administration-
        wide approach to information technology investments and 
        operations, including reducing barriers to cross-center 
        collaboration;
          (4) coordination by the Administration Chief 
        Information Officer with centers and mission 
        directorates to ensure that information technology 
        policies are effectively and efficiently implemented 
        across the Administration;
          (5) a plan to increase the efficiency and 
        effectiveness of information technology investments, 
        including a description of how unnecessarily 
        duplicative, wasteful, legacy, or outdated information 
        technology across the Administration will be identified 
        and eliminated, and a schedule for the identification 
        and elimination of such information technology;
          (6) a plan for improving the information security of 
        Administration information and Administration 
        information systems, including improving security 
        control assessments and role-based security training of 
        employees; and
          (7) submission by the Administration to Congress of 
        information regarding high risk projects and 
        cybersecurity risks.
    (d) Congressional Oversight.--The Administrator shall 
submit to the appropriate committees of Congress the strategic 
plan under subsection (a) and any updates to the strategic 
plan.

Sec. 71753. Information security plan for cybersecurity

    (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after March 21, 
2017, the Administrator shall implement the information 
security plan developed under subsection (b) and take such 
further actions as the Administrator considers necessary to 
improve the information security system in accordance with this 
section.
    (b) Information Security Plan.--Subject to subsections (c) 
and (d), the Administrator shall develop an Administration-wide 
information security plan to enhance information security for 
Administration information and information infrastructure.
    (c) Requirements.--In developing the plan under subsection 
(b), the Administrator shall ensure that the plan--
          (1) reflects the unique nature of the 
        Administration's mission and expertise;
          (2) is informed by policies, standards, guidelines, 
        and directives on information security required for 
        Federal agencies;
          (3) is consistent with the standards and guidelines 
        under section 11331 of title 40; and
          (4) meets applicable National Institute of Standards 
        and Technology information security standards and 
        guidelines.
    (d) Contents.--The plan shall address--
          (1) an overview of the requirements of the 
        information security system;
          (2) an Administration-wide risk management framework 
        for information security;
          (3) a description of the information security system 
        management controls and common controls that are 
        necessary to ensure compliance with information 
        security-related requirements;
          (4) an identification and assignment of roles, 
        responsibilities, and management commitment for 
        information security at the Administration;
          (5) coordination among organizational entities, 
        including between each center, facility, mission 
        directorate, and mission support office, and among 
        Administration entities responsible for different 
        aspects of information security;
          (6) the need to protect the information security of 
        mission-critical systems and activities and high-impact 
        and moderate-impact information systems; and
          (7) a schedule of frequent reviews and updates, as 
        necessary, of the plan.

   PART B--COLLABORATION AMONG MISSION DIRECTORATES AND OTHER MATTERS

Sec. 71761. Collaboration among mission directorates

    The Administrator shall encourage an interdisciplinary 
approach among all Administration mission directorates and 
divisions, whenever appropriate, for projects or missions--
          (1) to improve coordination, and encourage 
        collaboration and early planning on scope;
          (2) to determine areas of overlap or alignment;
          (3) to find ways to leverage across divisional 
        perspectives to maximize outcomes; and
          (4) to be more efficient with resources and funds.

Sec. 71762. Administration launch capabilities collaboration

    The Administrator shall pursue a strategy for acquisition 
of crewed transportation services and non-crewed launch 
services that continues to enhance communication, 
collaboration, and coordination between the Launch Services 
Program and the Commercial Crew Program.

Sec. 71763. Education and outreach

    The Administrator shall continue engagement with the public 
and education opportunities for students via all the 
Administration's mission directorates to the maximum extent 
practicable.

Sec. 71764. Leveraging commercial satellite servicing capabilities 
                    across mission directorates

    The Administrator shall--
          (1) identify orbital assets in both the Science 
        Mission Directorate and the Human Exploration and 
        Operations Mission Directorate that could benefit from 
        satellite servicing-related technologies; and
          (2) work across all Administration mission 
        directorates to evaluate opportunities for the private 
        sector to perform such services or advance technical 
        capabilities by leveraging the technologies and 
        techniques developed by Administration programs and 
        other industry programs.

Sec. 71765. Flight opportunities

    (a) Development of Payloads.--
          (1) In general.--In order to conduct necessary 
        research, the Administrator shall continue and, as the 
        Administrator considers appropriate, expand the 
        development of technology payloads for--
                  (A) scientific research; and
                  (B) investigating new or improved 
                capabilities.
          (2) Funds.--For the purpose of carrying out paragraph 
        (1), the Administrator shall make funds available for--
                  (A) flight testing;
                  (B) payload development; and
                  (C) hardware related to subparagraphs (A) and 
                (B).
    (b) Reaffirmation of Policy.--Congress reaffirms that the 
Administrator should provide flight opportunities for payloads 
to microgravity environments and suborbital altitudes as 
authorized by section 40905 of this title.

Sec. 71766. Space Act Agreements

    (a) Funded Space Act Agreements.--To the extent 
appropriate, the Administrator shall seek to maximize the value 
of contributions provided by other parties under a funded Space 
Act Agreement in order to advance the Administration's mission.
    (b) Non-exclusivity.--
          (1) In general.--The Administrator shall, to the 
        greatest extent practicable, issue each Space Act 
        Agreement--
                  (A) except as provided in paragraph (2), on a 
                nonexclusive basis;
                  (B) in a manner that ensures all non-
                government parties have equal access to 
                Administration resources; and
                  (C) exercising reasonable care not to reveal 
                unique or proprietary information.
          (2) Exclusivity.--If the Administrator determines an 
        exclusive arrangement is necessary, the Administrator 
        shall, to the greatest extent practicable, issue the 
        Space Act Agreement--
                  (A) utilizing a competitive selection process 
                when exclusive arrangements are necessary; and
                  (B) pursuant to public announcements when 
                exclusive arrangements are necessary.
    (c) Transparency.--The Administrator shall publicly 
disclose on the Administration's website and make available in 
a searchable format each Space Act Agreement, including an 
estimate of committed Administration resources and the expected 
benefits to Administration objectives for each agreement, with 
appropriate redactions for proprietary, sensitive, or 
classified information, not later than 60 days after such 
agreement is signed by the parties.
    (d) Annual Reports.--
          (1) Requirement.--Not later than 90 days after the 
        end of each fiscal year, the Administrator shall submit 
        to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on 
        the use of Space Act Agreement authority by the 
        Administration during the previous fiscal year.
          (2) Contents.--The report shall include for each 
        Space Act Agreement in effect at the time of the 
        report--
                  (A) an indication of whether the agreement is 
                a reimbursable, non reimbursable, or funded 
                Space Act Agreement;
                  (B) a description of--
                          (i) the subject and terms;
                          (ii) the parties;
                          (iii) the responsible--
                                  (I) mission directorate;
                                  (II) center; or
                                  (III) headquarters element;
                          (iv) the value;
                          (v) the extent of the cost sharing 
                        among Federal Government and non-
                        Federal sources;
                          (vi) the time period or schedule; and
                          (vii) all milestones; and
                  (C) an indication of whether the agreement 
                was renewed during the previous fiscal year.
          (3) Anticipated agreements.--The report shall include 
        a list of all anticipated reimbursable, non-
        reimbursable, and funded Space Act Agreements for the 
        upcoming fiscal year.
          (4) Cumulative program benefits.--The report shall 
        include, with respect to each Space Act Agreement 
        covered by the report, a summary of--
                  (A) the technology areas in which research 
                projects were conducted under that agreement;
                  (B) the extent to which the use of that 
                agreement--
                          (i) has contributed to a broadening 
                        of the technology and industrial base 
                        available for meeting Administration 
                        needs; and
                          (ii) has fostered within the 
                        technology and industrial base new 
                        relationships and practices that 
                        support the United States; and
                  (C) the total amount of value received by the 
                Federal Government during the fiscal year under 
                that agreement.

      Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(1) of the Bill

          (1) a period of 30 days has passed after the receipt 
        by the Speaker and the [Committee on Science and 
        Technology] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
        of the House of Representatives and the President and 
        the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 
        of the Senate of a report by the Administrator or the 
        Administrator's designee containing a full and complete 
        statement of the action proposed to be taken and the 
        facts and circumstances relied upon in support of such 
        action; or

      Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(2) of the Bill

    (a) Notice of Reprogramming.--If any funds authorized by 
this Act are subject to a reprogramming action that requires 
notice to be provided to the Appropriations Committees of the 
House of Representatives and the Senate, notice of such action 
shall concurrently be provided to the [Committee on Science] 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate.
    (b) Notice of Reorganization.--The Administrator shall 
provide notice to the [Committees on Science and 
Appropriations] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and 
the Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
Representatives, and the Committees on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation and Appropriations of the Senate, not later than 
30 days before any major reorganization of any program, 
project, or activity of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration.

      Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(3) of the Bill

    (b) Reports to Congress.--The Administrator shall in 
January of each year report to the [Committee on Science and 
Technology] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the 
Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the 
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate the projected 
aggregate contingent liability of the Government under 
termination provisions of any contract authorized in this 
section through the next fiscal year. The authority of the 
Administration to enter into and to maintain the contract 
authorized hereunder shall remain in effect unless repealed by 
legislation enacted by Congress.

      Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(4) of the Bill

    (c) Report.--Not later than one year after October 15, 
2008, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit a 
report to the [Committee on Science and Technology] Committee 
on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate describing the efforts and 
accomplishments of the program established under subsection (a) 
in support of the Administration's Innovative Partnerships 
Program. As part of the report, the Administrator shall 
provide--

      Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(5) of the Bill

    (b) Report.--A report on the assessment carried out under 
subsection (a) shall be transmitted to the House of 
Representatives [Committee on Science and Technology] Committee 
on Science, Space, and Technology and the Senate Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation not later than 15 months 
after the date of enactment of this Act.

      Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(6) of the Bill

    (a) In General.--The Administrator shall transmit to the 
[Committee on Science and Technology] Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate an implementation plan describing the Administration's 
approach for obtaining, implementing, and sharing lessons 
learned and best practices for its major programs and projects 
not later than 180 days after December 30, 2005. The 
implementation plan shall be updated and maintained to ensure 
that it is current and consistent with the burgeoning culture 
of learning and safety that is emerging at the Administration.

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(7)(A) of the Bill

    (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after December 30, 
2005, the Administrator shall transmit to the [Committee on 
Science and Technology] Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a plan 
describing steps to be taken by the Administration to protect 
from retaliation Administration employees who raise concerns 
about substantial and specific dangers to public health and 
safety or about substantial and specific factors that could 
threaten the success of a mission. The plan shall be designed 
to ensure that Administration employees have the full 
protection required by law. The Administrator shall implement 
the plan not more than 1 year after its transmittal.

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(7)(B) of the Bill

    (d) Report.--Not later than February 15 of each year 
beginning February 15, 2007, the Administrator shall transmit a 
report to the [Committee on Science and Technology] Committee 
on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate on the concerns described in 
subsection (a) that were raised during the previous fiscal 
year. At a minimum, the report shall provide--

      Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(8) of the Bill

    (c) Reports.--Not later than March 1 of each year, 
beginning with the first fiscal year after December 30, 2005, 
the Administrator shall transmit a report to the [Committee on 
Science and Technology] Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate--

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(9)(A) of the Bill

          (2) Reports.--(A) Not later than April 1, 2006, the 
        Administrator shall transmit a plan to the [Committee 
        on Science] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
        of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
        Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate 
        describing the activities that will be undertaken as 
        part of the national awareness campaign required by 
        paragraph (1) and the expected cost of those 
        activities. NASA may undertake activities as part of 
        the national awareness campaign prior to the 
        transmittal of the plan required by this subparagraph, 
        but the plan shall include a description of any 
        activities undertaken prior to the transmittal and the 
        estimated cost of those activities.

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(9)(B) of the Bill

        (B) Not later than three years after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall transmit 
        to the [Committee on Science] Committee on Science, 
        Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives 
        and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
        Transportation of the Senate an assessment of the 
        impact of the national awareness campaign.

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(9)(C) of the Bill

    (b) Budget Information.--Not later than April 30, 2006, the 
Administrator shall transmit to the [Committee on Science] 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate a report describing--

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(9)(D) of the Bill

          (3) Schedule.--The Administrator shall transmit the 
        plan under this subsection to the [Committee on 
        Science] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of 
        the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
        Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate not 
        later than February 17, 2007.

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(9)(E) of the Bill

    (d) Joint Dark Energy Mission.--The Administrator and the 
Director of the Department of Energy Office of Science shall 
jointly transmit to the [Committee on Science] Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate, not later than July 15, 2006, a report on plans for 
a Joint Dark Energy Mission. The report shall include the 
amount of funds each agency intends to expend on the Joint Dark 
Energy Mission for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2011, 
and any specific milestones for the development and launch of 
the Mission.

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(9)(F) of the Bill

          (2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date 
        of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of 
        Science and Technology Policy shall transmit to the 
        [Committee on Science] Committee on Science, Space, and 
        Technology of the House of Representatives and the 
        Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
        the Senate a report that--

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(10) of the Bill

    (b) Report.--Every 2 years, the Administrator shall submit 
a report to the [Committee on Science and Technology] Committee 
on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate describing the efforts by the 
Administrator to ensure equal access for minority and 
economically disadvantaged students under this section and the 
results of such efforts. As part of the report, the 
Administrator shall provide--

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(11) of the Bill

          (1) In general.--A missile described in subsection 
        (c) may be converted for use as a space transportation 
        vehicle by the Federal Government if, except as 
        provided in paragraph (2) and at least 30 days before 
        such conversion, the agency seeking to use the missile 
        as a space transportation vehicle transmits to the 
        Committee on Armed Services and the [Committee on 
        Science and Technology] Committee on Science, Space, 
        and Technology of the House of Representatives, and to 
        the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on 
        Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, a 
        certification that the use of such missile--

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(12) of the Bill

    (a) Charges.--The Administrator shall establish a policy of 
charging users of the Administration's test facilities for the 
costs associated with their tests at a level that is 
competitive with alternative test facilities. The Administrator 
shall not implement a policy of seeking full cost recovery for 
a facility until at least 30 days after transmitting a notice 
to the [Committee on Science and Technology] Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate.

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(13) of the Bill

    The Secretary of Commerce shall submit an annual report on 
the activities of the Office, including planned programs and 
expenditures, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate and the [Committee on Science and 
Technology] Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the 
House of Representatives.

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(14) of the Bill

    (b) Report.--The Administrator shall transmit a report to 
the [Committee on Science and Technology] Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate describing the strategy developed under subsection (a) 
not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. 
The report shall provide, at a minimum--

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(15) of the Bill

    (a) A person may apply to the Secretary of Transportation 
for an experimental permit under this section in the form and 
manner the Secretary prescribes. Consistent with the protection 
of the public health and safety, safety of property, and 
national security and foreign policy interests of the United 
States, the Secretary, not later than 120 days after receiving 
an application pursuant to this section, shall issue a permit 
if the Secretary decides in writing that the applicant 
complies, and will continue to comply, with this chapter and 
regulations prescribed under this chapter. The Secretary shall 
inform the applicant of any pending issue and action required 
to resolve the issue if the Secretary has not made a decision 
not later than 90 days after receiving an application. The 
Secretary shall transmit to the [Committee on Science] 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives and Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate a written notice not later than 15 
days after any occurrence when the Secretary has failed to act 
on a permit within the deadline established by this section.

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(16) of the Bill

    (d) Annual Report.--(1) Not later than November 15 of each 
year, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate and the [Committee on Science] Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report 
on current determinations made under subsection (c) of this 
section related to all issued licenses and the reasons for the 
determinations.

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(17) of the Bill

    (b) Coordination Report.--Not later than February 15 of 
each year, the Administrator and the Administrator of the 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall jointly 
transmit a report to the [Committee on Science and Technology] 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate on how the Earth science programs 
of the Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration will be coordinated during the fiscal year 
following the fiscal year in which the report is transmitted.

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(18)(A) of the Bill

    (b) Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall transmit to the 
[Committee on Science] Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a plan 
describing how NASA will proceed with its human space flight 
programs, which, at a minimum, shall describe--

    Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(18)(B) of the Bill

    (c) Personnel.--The Administrator shall consult with other 
appropriate Federal agencies and with NASA contractors and 
employees to develop a transition plan for any Federal and 
contractor personnel engaged in the Space Shuttle program who 
can no longer be retained because of the retirement of the 
Space Shuttle. The plan shall include actions to assist Federal 
and contractor personnel in taking advantage of training, 
retraining, job placement and relocation programs, and any 
other actions that NASA will take to assist the employees. The 
plan shall also describe how the Administrator will ensure that 
NASA and its contractors will have an appropriate complement of 
employees to allow for the safest possible use of the Space 
Shuttle through its final flight. The Administrator shall 
transmit the plan to the [Committee on Science] Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate not later than March 31, 2006.

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(19) of the Bill

    (c) Plan.--The Administrator shall provide to the 
[Committee on Science] Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives and to the Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, not 
later than December 1, 2000, a plan to implement the program 
established under subsection (a).

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(20) of the Bill

    (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall transmit to the 
[Committee on Science] Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on 
the results of the study conducted under this section.

     Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 3(bb)(21) of the Bill

    (b) Implementation Plan.--Not later than September 30, 
2001, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the 
[Committee on Science] Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology of the House of Representatives an implementation 
plan to incorporate the use of a non-government organization 
for the International Space Station. The implementation plan 
shall include--

  Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(a) of the Bill (Amending 
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))

    (b) Land Remote Sensing Information Defined.--In this 
section, the term ``land remote sensing information''--
          (1) means any data that--
                  (A) are collected by land remote sensing; and
                  (B) are prohibited from sale to customers 
                other than the United States Government and 
                United States Government-approved customers for 
                reasons of national security pursuant to the 
                terms of an operating license issued pursuant 
                to [the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 
                (15 U.S.C. 5601 et seq.);] chapter 601 of title 
                51, United States Code; and

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    (e) Additional Definition.--In this section, the term 
``land remote sensing'' has the meaning given such term in 
[section 3 of the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 (15 
U.S.C. 5602).] section 60101 of title 51, United States Code.

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(b)(1) of the Bill (Amending 
 the Table of Contents of Chapter 123 of Title 28, United States Code)

Sec.
[1932] 1933. Revocation of earned release credit.

      Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(b)(2) of the Bill 
 (Redesignating Section 1932 (relating to revocation of earned release 
       credit) of Title 28, United States Code, as Section 1933)

Sec. [1932] 1933. Revocation of earned release credit

  Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(c) of the Bill (Amending 
        Section 1(4) of Public Law 107-74 (31 U.S.C. 1113 note))

          (4) [Section 206 of the National Aeronautics and 
        Space Act of 1958 (42 U.S.C. 2476).] Section 20116 of 
        title 51, United States Code.

Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(d) of the Bill (Amending the 
           Table of Contents of Title 36, United States Code)

Sec.
23. United States Holocaust Memorial [Council] Museum 2301
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307. Board [For] for Fundamental Education 30701

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(e)(1) of the Bill (Amending 
Section 602(b)(1) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
           Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18362(b)(1)))

          (1) Utilization of vehicle assets.--In carrying out 
        subsection (a), the Administrator shall, to the maximum 
        extent practicable, utilize workforce, assets, and 
        infrastructure of the Space Shuttle program in efforts 
        relating to the initiation of a follow-on Space Launch 
        System developed pursuant to [section 302 of this Act.] 
        section 71521 of title 51, United States Code.

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(e)(2) of the Bill (Amending 
   Section 603 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
              Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18363))

SEC. 603. DISPOSITION OF ORBITER VEHICLES.

    (a) In General.--Upon the termination of the Space Shuttle 
program as provided in section 602, the Administrator shall 
decommission any remaining Space Shuttle orbiter vehicles 
according to established safety and historic preservation 
procedures prior to their designation as surplus government 
property. The orbiter vehicles shall be made available and 
located for display and maintenance through a competitive 
procedure established pursuant to the disposition plan 
developed under section 613(a) of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 [(42 U.S.C. 
17761(a)),] (51 U.S.C. 70501 note), with priority consideration 
given to eligible applicants meeting all conditions of that 
plan which would provide for the display and maintenance of 
orbiters at locations with the best potential value to the 
public, including where the location of the orbiters can 
advance educational opportunities in science, technology, 
engineering, and mathematics disciplines, and with an 
historical relationship with either the launch, flight 
operations, or processing of the Space Shuttle orbiters or the 
retrieval of NASA manned space vehicles, or significant 
contributions to human space flight. The Smithsonian 
Institution, which, as of the date of enactment of this Act, 
houses the Space Shuttle Enterprise, shall determine any new 
location for the Enterprise.
    (b) Display and Maintenance.--The orbiter vehicles made 
available under subsection (a) shall be displayed and 
maintained through agreements and procedures established 
pursuant to section 613(a) of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 [(42 U.S.C. 
17761(a)).] (51 U.S.C. 70501 note).

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(f)(1) of the Bill (Amending 
    Section 2 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
  Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-10, 51 U.S.C. 
                              10101 note))

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

    In this Act:

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          (8) ISS management entity.--The term ``ISS management 
        entity'' means the organization with which the 
        Administrator has a cooperative agreement under 
        [section 504(a) of the National Aeronautics and Space 
        Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 
        18354(a)).] section 70911(a) of title 51, United States 
        Code.

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          (10) Orion.--The term ``Orion'' means the 
        multipurpose crew vehicle described under [section 303 
        of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
        Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18323).] section 
        71522 of title 51, United States Code.

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          (11) Space launch system.--The term ``Space Launch 
        System'' has the meaning given the term in [section 3 
        of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
        Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18302).] section 
        71501 of title 51, United States Code.

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(f)(2) of the Bill (Amending 
           Section 20302(c) of Title 51, United States Code)

    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
          (1) Orion.--The term ``Orion'' means the multipurpose 
        crew vehicle described under [section 303 of the 
        National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
        Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18323).] section 
        71522 of this title.
          (2) Space launch system.--The term ``Space Launch 
        System'' [means has the meaning] has the meaning given 
        the term in [section 3 of the National Aeronautics and 
        Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 
        U.S.C. 18302).] section 71501 of this title.

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(f)(3) of the Bill (Amending 
  Section 202 of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Act 
         (Public Law 100-147, title II, 51 U.S.C. 40301 note))

    Sec. 202. [The Congress finds] (a) Congress finds that--
          (1) the vitality of the Nation and the quality of 
        life of the citizens of the Nation depend increasingly 
        on the understanding, assessment, development, and 
        utilization of space resources;
          (2) research and development of space science, space 
        technology, and space commercialization will contribute 
        to the quality of life, national security, and the 
        enhancement of commerce;
          (3) the understanding and development of the space 
        frontiers require a broad commitment and an intense 
        involvement on the part of the Federal Government in 
        partnership with State and local governments, private 
        industry, universities, organizations, and individuals 
        concerned with the exploration and utilization of 
        space;
          (4) the National Aeronautics and Space 
        Administration, through the national space grant 
        college and fellowship program, offers the most 
        suitable means for such commitment and involvement 
        through the promotion of activities that will result in 
        greater understanding, assessment, development, and 
        utilization; and
          (5) Federal support of the establishment, 
        development, and operation of programs and projects by 
        space grant colleges, space grant regional consortia, 
        institutions of higher education, institutes, 
        laboratories, and other appropriate public and private 
        entities is the most cost-effective way to promote such 
        activities.
    (b) The definitions in section 40302 of title 51, United 
States Code, apply in this section.

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(f)(4) of the Bill (Amending 
          Section 50111(c)(2) of Title 51, United States Code)

    (c) ISS Transition Plan.--

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          (2) Reports.--Not later than December 1, 2017, and 
        biennially thereafter until 2023, 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 that includes--

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                  (E) the criteria used to determine whether 
                the ISS is meeting the objective under [section 
                301(b)(2) of the National Aeronautics and Space 
                Administration Transition Authorization Act of 
                2017;] section 70912(2) of this title;

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                  (G) any necessary contributions that ISS 
                extension would make to enabling execution of 
                the human exploration roadmap under [section 
                432 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
                Administration Transition Authorization Act of 
                2017;] section 71721 of this title;

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                  (J) an evaluation of the feasible and 
                preferred service life of the ISS beyond the 
                period described in [section 503 of the 
                National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
                Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18353),] 
                section 70910 of this title, through at least 
                2028, as a unique scientific, commercial, and 
                space exploration-related facility, including--

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(f)(5) of the Bill (Amending 
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))

SEC. 302. TRANSPORTATION TO ISS.

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    (c) Reaffirmation.--Congress reaffirms--
          (1) its commitment to the use of a commercially 
        developed, private sector launch and delivery system to 
        the ISS for crew missions as expressed in 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 [(42 U.S.C. 
        18301 et seq.)] (Public Law 111-267; 124 Stat. 2805); 
        and

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(f)(6) of the Bill (Amending 
   Section 501 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
  Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102-588, 51 U.S.C. 
                              50501 note))

SEC. 501. FINDINGS.

    [The Congress finds that--]
    (a) Definitions.--The definitions in section 50501 of title 
51, United States Code, apply in this section.
    (b) In General.--Congress finds that--

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(f)(7) of the Bill (Amending 
          Section 70501(a)(2) of Title 51, United States Code)

    (a) Policy Statement.--

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          (2) beyond low-Earth orbit once the capabilities 
        described in [section 421(f) of the National 
        Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition 
        Authorization Act of 2017] section 71711(c) of this 
        title become available.

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 4(f)(8) of the Bill (Amending 
           Section 70504(a) of Title 51, United States Code)

    (a) In General.--The Administration--
          (1) may conduct missions to intermediate destinations 
        in sustainable steps in accordance with section 
        20302(b) of this title, and on a timetable determined 
        by the availability of funding, in order to achieve the 
        objective of human exploration of Mars specified in 
        [section 202(b)(5) of the National Aeronautics and 
        Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 
        U.S.C. 18312(b)(5));] section 71512(b)(5) of this 
        title; and
          (2) shall incorporate any such missions into the 
        human exploration roadmap under [section 432 of the 
        National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
        Transition Authorization Act of 2017.] section 71721 of 
        this title.

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
   Section 104 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1989 (Public Law 100-685, 31 U.S.C. 1105 
                                 note))

    [Sec. 104. Commencing in fiscal year 1990 and every year 
thereafter, the President shall submit to Congress a budget 
request for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
for the immediate fiscal year and the following fiscal year, 
and include budget estimates for the third fiscal year.]

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
   Section 210 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
  Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102-588, 51 U.S.C. 
                              30103 note))

[SEC. 210. TRANSMISSION OF BUDGET ESTIMATES.

    The Administrator shall, at the time of submission of the 
President's annual budget, transmit to the Congress--
          (1) a five-year budget detailing the estimated 
        development costs for each individual program under the 
        jurisdiction of the National Aeronautics and Space 
        Administration for which development costs are expected 
        to exceed $200,000,000; and
          (2) an estimate of the life-cycle costs associated 
        with each such program.]

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
       Selected Provisions of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-267, 42 U.S.C. 
                            18311 et seq.))

SEC. 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

    (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 
2010''.

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[SEC. 201. UNITED STATES HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT POLICY.

    (a) Use of Non-United States Human Space Flight 
Transportation Services.--
          (1) 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.
          (2) 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.
          (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 ISS operations.
    (b) United States Human Space Flight Capabilities.--
Congress reaffirms the policy stated in section 501(a) of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act 
of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16761(a)), 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. 202. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.

    (a) Long-term Goals.--The long-term goals of the human 
space flight and exploration efforts of NASA shall be--
          (1) to expand permanent human presence beyond low-
        Earth orbit and to do so, where practical, in a manner 
        involving international, academic, and industry 
        partners;
          (2) crewed missions and progress toward achieving the 
        goal in paragraph (1) to enable the potential for 
        subsequent human exploration and the extension of human 
        presence throughout the solar system; and
          (3) to enable a capability to extend human presence, 
        including potential human habitation on another 
        celestial body and a thriving space economy in the 21st 
        Century.
    (b) Key Objectives.--The key objectives of the United 
States for human expansion into space shall be--
          (1) to sustain the capability for long-duration 
        presence in low-Earth orbit, initially through 
        continuation of the ISS and full utilization of the 
        United States segment of the ISS 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 if humans can live in an extended 
        manner in space with decreasing reliance on Earth, 
        starting with utilization of low-Earth orbit 
        infrastructure, to identify potential roles that space 
        resources such as energy and materials may play, to 
        meet national and global needs and challenges, such as 
        potential cataclysmic threats, and to 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 advancing overall knowledge of the 
        universe, supporting United States national and 
        economic security and the United States global 
        competitive posture, and inspiring young people in 
        their educational pursuits;
          (4) to build upon the cooperative and mutually 
        beneficial framework established by the ISS 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 title 51, United 
        States Code.]

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SEC. 301. HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT BEYOND LOW EARTH ORBIT.

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    [(b) Report on International Collaboration.--
          (1) Report required.--Not later than 120 days after 
        the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator 
        shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress 
        a report on the following assets and capabilities:
                  (A) Any effort by NASA to expand and ensure 
                effective international collaboration on the 
                ISS.
                  (B) The efforts of NASA, including its 
                approach and progress, in defining near- term, 
                cis-lunar space human missions.
          (2) NASA contributions.--In preparing the report 
        required by paragraph (1), the Administrator shall 
        assume that NASA will contribute to the efforts 
        described in that paragraph the following:
                  (A) A Space Launch System.
                  (B) A multi-purpose crew vehicle.
                  (C) Such other technology elements the 
                Administrator may consider appropriate, and 
                which the Administrator shall specifically 
                identify in the report.]

[SEC. 302. SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM AS FOLLOW ON LAUNCH VEHICLE TO THE SPACE 
                    SHUTTLE.

    (a) United States Policy.--It is the policy of the United 
States that NASA 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 this increasingly strategic region.
    (b) Initiation of Development.--
          (1) In general.--The Administrator shall, as soon as 
        practicable after the date of the enactment of this 
        Act, initiate development of a Space Launch System 
        meeting the minimum capabilities requirements specified 
        in subsection (c).
          (2) Modification of current contracts.--In order to 
        limit NASA's termination liability costs and support 
        critical capabilities, the Administrator shall, to the 
        extent practicable, extend or modify existing vehicle 
        development and associated contracts necessary to meet 
        the requirements 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 tons 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 ISS cargo 
                requirements or crew delivery requirements not 
                otherwise met by available commercial or 
                partner-supplied vehicles.
          (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 
        critical skills and capabilities are retained, 
        modified, and developed, as appropriate, in areas 
        related 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.
          (4) The capacity for efficient and timely evolution, 
        including the incorporation of new technologies, 
        competition of sub-elements, and commercial 
        operations.]

[SEC. 303. MULTI PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE.

    (a) Initiation of Development.--
          (1) In general.--The Administrator shall continue the 
        development of a multi- purpose 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 
        ISS before that date.
    (b) Minimum Capability Requirements.--The multi-purpose 
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 302, or other vehicles, in preparation for 
        missions beyond low-Earth orbit or servicing of assets 
        described in section 804, or other assets in cis-lunar 
        space.
          (3) The capability to provide an alternative means of 
        delivery of crew and cargo to the ISS, 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. 304. 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 302 and the multi-purpose crew vehicle 
pursuant to section 303, the Administrator shall, to the extent 
practicable utilize--
          (1) existing contracts, investments, workforce, 
        industrial base, and capabilities from the Space 
        Shuttle and Orion and Ares 1 projects, including--
                  (A) space-suit development activities for 
                application to, and coordinated development of, 
                a multi-purpose crew vehicle suit and 
                associated life-support requirements with 
                potential development of standard NASA-
                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 United States 
                propulsion systems, including liquid fuel 
                engines, external tank or tank-related 
                capability, and solid rocket motor engines; and
          (2) associated testing facilities, either in being or 
        under construction as of the date of enactment of this 
        Act.
    (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 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 multi-purpose 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.]

[SEC. 305. NASA LAUNCH SUPPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION 
                    PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--The Administrator shall carry out a 
program the primary purpose of which is to prepare 
infrastructure at the Kennedy Space Center that is needed to 
enable processing and launch of the Space Launch System. 
Vehicle interfaces and other ground processing and payload 
integration areas should be simplified to minimize overall 
costs, enhance safety, and complement the purpose of this 
section.
    (b) Elements.--The program required by this section shall 
include--
          (1) investments to improve civil and national 
        security operations at the Kennedy Space Center, to 
        enhance the overall capabilities of the Center, and to 
        reduce the long term cost of operations and 
        maintenance;
          (2) measures to provide multi-vehicle support, 
        improvements in payload processing, and partnering at 
        the Kennedy Space Center; and
          (3) such other measures, including investments to 
        improve launch infrastructure at NASA flight facilities 
        scheduled to launch cargo to the ISS under the 
        commercial orbital transportation services program as 
        the Administrator may consider appropriate.
    (c) Report on NASA Launch Support and Infrastructure 
Modernization Program.--
          (1) Report required.--Not later than 120 days after 
        the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
        Administrator shall submit to the appropriate 
        committees of Congress a report on the plan for the 
        implementation of the NASA launch support and 
        infrastructure modernization program.
          (2) Elements.--The report required by this subsection 
        shall include--
                  (A) a description of the ground 
                infrastructure plan tied to the Space Launch 
                System and potential ground investment 
                activities at other NASA centers related to 
                supporting the development of the Space Launch 
                System;
                  (B) a description of proposed initiatives 
                intended to be conducted jointly or in 
                cooperation with Cape Canaveral Air Force 
                Station, Florida, or other installations or 
                components of the United States Government; and
                  (C) a description of plans to use funds 
                authorized to be appropriated by this Act to 
                improve non-NASA facilities, which plans shall 
                include a business plan outlining the nature 
                and scope of investments planned by other 
                parties.]

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[SEC. 308. 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) and applications 
        defining the architecture and design of such missions.
          (3) Spacesuit development and associated life support 
        technology.
          (4) Flagship missions.
    (b) Investments.--In developing technologies and 
capabilities under subsection (a), the Administrator may make 
investments--
          (1) in 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) in a space-based transfer vehicle including these 
        technologies 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) in advanced life support technologies and 
        capabilities;
          (4) in technologies and capabilities relating to in-
        space power, propulsion, and energy systems;
          (5) in technologies and capabilities relating to in-
        space propellant transfer and storage;
          (6) in technologies and capabilities relating to in 
        situ resource utilization; and
          (7) in expanded research to understand the greatest 
        biological impediments to human deep space missions, 
        especially the radiation challenge.
    (c) Utilization of ISS as Testbed.--The Administrator may 
utilize the ISS as a testbed for any technology or capability 
developed under subsection (a) in a manner consistent with the 
provisions of this Act.
    (d) Coordination.--The Administrator shall coordinate 
development of technologies and capabilities under this section 
through an overall agency technology approach, as authorized by 
section 905 of this Act.]

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[SEC. 401. COMMERCIAL CARGO DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

    The Administrator shall continue to support the existing 
Commercial Resupply Services program, aimed at enabling the 
commercial space industry in support of NASA to develop 
reliable means of launching cargo and supplies to the ISS 
throughout the duration of the facility's operation. The 
Administrator may apply funds towards the reduction of risk to 
the timely start of these services, specifically--
          (1) efforts to conduct a flight test;
          (2) accelerate development; and
          (3) develop the ground infrastructure needed for 
        commercial cargo capability.]

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[SEC. 403. REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL CREW 
                    TRANSPORTATION CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES.

    (a) FY 2011 Contracts and Procurement Agreements.--
          (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), 
        the Administrator may not execute a contract or 
        procurement agreement with respect to follow-on 
        commercial crew services during fiscal year 2011.
          (2) Exception.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the 
        Administrator may execute a contract or procurement 
        agreement with respect to follow-on commercial crew 
        services during fiscal year 2011 if--
                  (A) the requirements of paragraphs (1), (2), 
                and (3) of subsection (b) are met; and
                  (B) the total amount involved for all such 
                contracts and procurement agreements executed 
                during fiscal year 2011 does not exceed 
                $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2011.
    (b) Support.--The Administrator may, beginning in fiscal 
year 2012 through the duration of the program, support follow-
on commercially-developed crew transportation systems dependent 
upon the completion of each of the following:
          (1) Human rating requirements.--Not later than 60 
        days after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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 the date of the enactment 
        of this Act.
          (2) Commercial market assessment.--Not later than 180 
        days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
        Administrator shall submit to the appropriate 
        committees of Congress an assessment, conducted, in 
        coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration's 
        Office of Commercial Space Transportation, for purposes 
        of this paragraph, of the potential non-Government 
        market for commercially-developed crew and cargo 
        transportation systems and capabilities, including an 
        assessment of the activities associated with potential 
        private sector utilization of the ISS research and 
        technology development capabilities and other potential 
        activities in low-Earth orbit.
          (3) Procurement system review.--The Administrator 
        shall review current Government procurement and 
        acquisition practices and processes, including 
        agreement authorities under the National Aeronautics 
        and Space Act of 1958, 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 such capabilities and services, which review shall 
        include an identification of proposed measures to 
        address risk management and means of indemnification of 
        commercial providers of such capabilities and services, 
        and measures for quality control, safety oversight, and 
        the application of Federal oversight processes within 
        the jurisdiction of other Federal agencies. 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 appropriate committees of 
        Congress before the initiation of any competitive 
        process to procure such capabilities or services. In 
        support of the review by such committees, the 
        Comptroller General shall undertake an assessment of 
        the proposed procurement process and provide a report 
        to the appropriate committees of Congress within 90 
        days after the date on which the Administrator provides 
        the description and justification to such committees.
          (4) 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 such 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.
          (5) 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 systems. 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.
          (6) Commercial crew rescue capabilities.--The 
        provision of a commercial capability to provide ISS 
        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 multi-purpose crew vehicle authorized by this Act 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 multi-purpose 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 one or more contractors involved 
        with development of the multi-purpose 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 multi-
        purpose crew vehicle necessary to fulfill the ISS crew 
        rescue function.]

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[SEC. 501. CONTINUATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.

    (a) Policy of the United States.--It shall be the policy of 
the United States, in consultation with its international 
partners in the ISS program, to support full and complete 
utilization of the ISS through at least 2024.
    (b) NASA Action.--In furtherance of the policy set forth in 
subsection (a), NASA shall--
          (1) pursue international, commercial, and 
        intragovernmental means to maximize ISS logistics 
        supply, maintenance, and operational capabilities, 
        reduce risks to ISS systems sustainability, and offset 
        and minimize United States operations costs relating to 
        the ISS;
          (2) utilize, to the extent practicable, the ISS 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 ISS 
        for Science Mission Directorate missions in low-Earth 
        orbit.]

[SEC. 502. MAXIMUM UTILIZATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.

    (a) In General.--With assembly of the ISS complete, NASA 
shall take steps to maximize the productivity and use of the 
ISS with respect to scientific and technological research and 
development, advancement of space exploration, and 
international collaboration.
    (b) NASA Actions.--In carrying out subsection (a), NASA 
shall, at a minimum, undertake the following:
          (1) Innovative use of u.s. segment.--The United 
        States segment of the ISS, 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 such facility, as provided in section 
        504.
          (2) International cooperation.--The ISS 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 ISS capabilities to support these efforts.
          (3) Domestic collaboration.--The operations, 
        management, and utilization of the ISS 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. 503. MAINTENANCE OF THE UNITED STATES SEGMENT AND ASSURANCE OF 
                    CONTINUED OPERATIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE 
                    STATION.

    [(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 ISS through at least September 30, 2024.]

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    [(d) Utilization of Research Facilities and Capabilities.--
Utilization of research facilities and capabilities aboard the 
ISS (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 504. Exploration-related 
research and technology development facilities, capabilities, 
and associated ground support and logistics shall be planned, 
managed, and supported by the appropriate NASA organizations 
and officials in a manner that does not interfere with other 
activities under section 504.
    (e) Space Shuttle Mission to ISS.--
          (1) Space shuttle mission.--The Administrator shall 
        fly the Launch-On-Need Shuttle mission currently 
        designated in the Shuttle Flight Manifest dated 
        February 28, 2010, to the ISS in fiscal year 2011, but 
        no earlier than June 1, 2011, unless required earlier 
        by an operations contingency, and pending the results 
        of the assessment required by paragraph (2) and the 
        determination under paragraph (3)(A).
          (2) Assessment of safe means of return.--The 
        Administrator shall provide for an assessment by the 
        NASA Engineering and Safety Center of the procedures 
        and plans developed to ensure the safety of the Space 
        Shuttle crew, and alternative means of return, in the 
        event the Space Shuttle is damaged or otherwise unable 
        to return safely to Earth.
          (3) Schedule and payload.--The determination of the 
        schedule and payload for the mission authorized by 
        paragraph (1) shall take into account the following:
                  (A) The supply and logistics delivery 
                requirements of the ISS.
                  (B) The findings of the study required by 
                paragraph (2).
          (4) Funds.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated by 
        section 101(2)(B) shall be available for the mission 
        authorized by paragraph (1).
    (f) Space Shuttle Manifest Flight Assurance.--
          (1) In general.--The Administrator shall take all 
        actions necessary to preserve Space Shuttle launch 
        capability through fiscal year 2011 in a manner that 
        enables the launch, at a minimum, of missions and 
        primary payloads in the Shuttle flight manifest as of 
        February 28, 2010.
          (2) 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 either the multi-purpose 
        crew vehicle described in section 303 or the Space 
        Launch System described in section 302.]

[SEC. 504. MANAGEMENT OF THE ISS NATIONAL LABORATORY

    (a) Cooperative Agreement With Not-for Profit Entity 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 to manage the 
        activities of the ISS 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 ISS national 
        laboratory and to otherwise manage the activities of 
        the ISS 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 ISS 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) NASA Liaison.--
          (1) Designation.--The Administrator shall designate 
        an official or employee of the Space Operations Mission 
        Directorate of NASA to act as liaison between NASA and 
        the organization with which the Administrator enters 
        into a cooperative agreement under subsection (a) with 
        regard to the management of the ISS 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 ISS 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 ISS national 
        laboratory research activities.
          (2) Development and implementation of guidelines, 
        selection criteria, and flight support requirements for 
        non-NASA scientific utilization of ISS research 
        capabilities and facilities available in United States-
        owned modules of the ISS or in partner-owned facilities 
        of the ISS allocated to United States utilization by 
        international agreement.
          (3) Interaction with and integration of the 
        International Space Station National Laboratory 
        Advisory Committee established under section 602 of the 
        National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
        Authorization Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 17752) with the 
        governance of the organization, and review 
        recommendations provided by that Committee regarding 
        agreements with non-NASA departments and agencies of 
        the United States Government, academic institutions and 
        consortia, and commercial entities leading to the 
        utilization of the ISS national laboratory facilities.
          (4) Coordination of transportation requirements in 
        support of the ISS 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 NASA, 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 ISS, 
        including the Space Life Sciences Laboratory, the Space 
        Station Processing Facility and Payload Operations 
        Integration Center.
          (6) Development and implementation of scientific 
        outreach and education activities designed to ensure 
        effective utilization of ISS 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, interaction with educational programs at 
        all grade levels, including student-focused research 
        opportunities for conduct of research in the ISS 
        national laboratory facilities.
          (7) Such other matters relating to the utilization of 
        the ISS national laboratory facilities for research and 
        development as the Administrator may consider 
        appropriate.
    (d) Research Capacity Allocation and Integration of 
Research Payloads.--
          (1) Allocation of iss research capacity.--As soon as 
        practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, 
        but not later than October 1, 2011, ISS 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 ISS through at least September 30, 2024. 
        Access to the ISS research capacity includes provision 
        for the adequate upmass and downmass capabilities to 
        utilize the ISS research capacity, as available. The 
        Administrator may allocate additional capacity to the 
        ISS national laboratory should such capacity be in 
        excess of NASA research requirements.
          (2) Additional research capabilities.--If any NASA 
        research plan is determined to require research 
        capacity onboard the ISS beyond the percentage 
        allocated under paragraph (1), such 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 ISS 
        national laboratory. A proposal for such a research 
        plan may include the establishment of partnerships with 
        non-NASA institutions eligible to propose research to 
        be conducted within the ISS 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 ISS national laboratory.
          (4) Responsibility for research payload.--NASA 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).]

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[SEC. 702. INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH.

    The Director of OSTP shall establish a mechanism to ensure 
greater coordination of the research, operations, and 
activities relating to civilian Earth observation of those 
Agencies, including NASA, that have active programs that either 
contribute directly or indirectly to these areas. This 
mechanism should include the development of a strategic 
implementation plan that is updated at least every 3 years, and 
includes a process for external independent advisory input. 
This plan should include a description of the responsibilities 
of the various Agency roles in Earth observations, recommended 
cost-sharing and procurement arrangements between Agencies and 
other entities, including international arrangements, and a 
plan for ensuring the provision of sustained, long term space-
based climate observations. The Director shall provide a report 
to Congress within 90 days after the date of enactment of this 
Act on the implementation plan for this mechanism.]

[SEC. 703. TRANSITIONING EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH TO OPERATIONS.

    The Administrator shall coordinate with the Administrator 
of NOAA and the Director of the United States Geological Survey 
to establish a formal mechanism that plans, coordinates, and 
supports the transitioning of NASA research findings, assets, 
and capabilities to NOAA operations and United States 
Geological Survey operations. In defining this mechanism, NASA 
should consider the establishment of a formal or informal 
Interagency Transition Office. The Administrator of NASA shall 
provide an implementation plan for this mechanism to Congress 
within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.]

[SEC. 704. 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.]

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[SEC. 706. INSTRUMENT TEST BEDS AND VENTURE CLASS MISSIONS.

    The Administrator shall pursue innovative ways to fly 
instrument-level payloads for early demonstration or as co-
manifested payloads. The Congress encourages the use of the ISS 
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, NASA should 
pursue smaller systems where practicable and warranted.]

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[SEC. 801. TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.

    The Administrator shall ensure that the Science Mission 
Directorate maintains a long term technology development 
program for space and Earth science. This effort should be 
coordinated with an overall Agency technology investment 
approach, as authorized in section 905 of this Act.]

SEC. 802. SUBORBITAL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

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    [(b) 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 the development of short- and long term strategic plans for 
maintaining, renewing and extending suborbital facilities and 
capabilities, monitoring progress towards goals in the plans, 
and be responsible for integration of suborbital activities and 
workforce development within the agency, thereby ensuring the 
long term recognition of their combined value to the 
directorate, to NASA, and to the Nation.
    (c) 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 
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.
    (d) Report.--The Administrator shall report to the 
appropriate committees of Congress on the number and type of 
suborbital missions conducted in each fiscal year and the 
number of undergraduate and graduate students participating in 
the missions. The report shall be made annually for each fiscal 
year under this section.
    (e) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated 
to the Administrator such sums as may be necessary to carry out 
this section.]

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[SEC. 804. IN SPACE SERVICING.

    The Administrator shall continue to take all necessary 
steps to ensure that provisions are made for in-space or human 
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 agency investments and future 
capabilities for space technology, robotics, and human space 
flight take the ability to service and repair these spacecraft 
into account, where appropriate, and incorporate such 
capabilities into design and operational plans.]

[SEC. 805. DECADAL RESULTS.

    NASA shall take into account the current decadal surveys 
from the National Academies' Space Studies Board when 
submitting the President's budget request to the Congress.]

SEC. 806. ON GOING RESTORATION OF RADIOISOTOPE THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR 
                    MATERIAL PRODUCTION.

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    [(b) In General.--The Administrator shall, in coordination 
with the Secretary of Energy, pursue a joint approach beginning 
in fiscal year 2011 towards restarting and sustaining the 
domestic production of radioisotope thermoelectric generator 
material for deep space and other science and exploration 
missions. Funds authorized by this Act for NASA 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.
    (c) Report.--Within 120 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Administrator and the Secretary of Energy shall 
submit a joint report to the appropriate committees of Congress 
on coordinated agreements, planned implementation, and 
anticipated schedule, production quantities, and mission 
applications under this section.]

[SEC. 807. COLLABORATION WITH ESMD AND SOMD ON 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 NASA or 
internationally developed, including lunar, Lagrangian, near-
Earth orbit, and Mars spacecraft, such as the International 
Lunar Network. Within 90 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Administrator shall provide a plan to the 
appropriate committees of Congress for implementation of the 
collaborative approach required by this section. The 
Administrator may not cancel or initiate any Exploration 
Systems Mission Directorate or Science Mission Directorate 
robotic project before the plan is submitted to the appropriate 
committees of Congress.]

[SEC. 808. NEAR EARTH OBJECT SURVEY AND POLICY WITH RESPECT TO THREATS 
                    POSED.

    (a) Policy Reaffirmation.--Congress reaffirms the policy 
set forth in section 102(g) of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Act of 1958 (42 U.S.C. 2451(g)) relating to surveying 
near-Earth asteroids and comets.
    (b) Implementation.--The Director of the OSTP 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.]

SEC. 809. SPACE WEATHER.

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    (b) Action Required.--The Director of OSTP shall--
          [(1) improve the Nation's ability to prepare, avoid, 
        mitigate, respond to, and recover from potentially 
        devastating impacts of space weather events;
          (2) coordinate the operational activities of the 
        National Space Weather Program Council members, 
        including the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center and 
        the U.S. Air Force Weather Agency; and]

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[SEC. 902. AERONAUTICS RESEARCH GOALS.

    The Administrator should ensure that NASA maintains a 
strong aeronautics research portfolio ranging from fundamental 
research through systems research with specific research goals, 
including the following:
          (1) Airspace capacity.--NASA'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 consider and pursue concepts to reduce noise, 
        emissions, and fuel consumption while maintaining high 
        safety standards and shall pursue research related 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. 903. 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 development of the 
Next Generation Air Transportation Program. The Administrator 
shall encourage the Council to explore areas for greater 
collaboration, including areas where NASA can help to 
accelerate the development and demonstration of NextGen 
technologies.]

[SEC. 904. GOAL FOR AGENCY SPACE TECHNOLOGY.

    It is critical that NASA maintain an Agency space 
technology base that helps align mission directorate 
investments and supports long term needs to complement mission-
directorate funded research and support, where appropriate, 
multiple users, building upon its Innovative Partnerships 
Program and other partnering approaches.]

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[SEC. 906. NATIONAL SPACE TECHNOLOGY POLICY.

    (a) In General.--The President or the President's designee, 
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 or the President's designee 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.--
          (1) At a minimum, the national space technology 
        development policy shall describe for NASA--
                  (A) the priority areas of research for 
                technology investment;
                  (B) the basis on which and the process by 
                which priorities for ensuing fiscal years will 
                be selected;
                  (C) the facilities and personnel needed to 
                carry out the technology development program; 
                and
                  (D) the budget assumptions on which the 
                policy is based, which for fiscal years 2011, 
                2012, and 2013 shall be the authorized level 
                for NASA's technology program authorized by 
                this Act.
          (2) 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.
          (3) Considerations.--In developing the national space 
        technology development policy, the President or the 
        President's designee shall consider, and include a 
        discussion in the report required by subsection (c), of 
        the following issues:
                  (A) The extent to which NASA 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.
                  (B) The extent to which NASA should address 
                military and commercial needs.
                  (C) How NASA will coordinate its technology 
                program with other Federal agencies.
                  (D) The extent to which NASA 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.
          (4) Consultation.--In the development of the national 
        space technology development policy, the President or 
        the President's designee shall consult widely with 
        academic and industry experts and with other Federal 
        agencies. The Administrator may enter into an 
        arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to 
        help develop the policy.
    (c) Report.--
          (1) Policy.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the President shall transmit a 
        report setting forth national space technology policy 
        to the appropriate committees of Congress and to the 
        Senate Committee on Appropriations and the House of 
        Representatives Committee on Appropriations.
          (2) Implementation.--Not later than 60 days after the 
        President transmits the report required by paragraph 
        (1) to the Congress, the Administrator shall transmit a 
        report to the same committees describing how NASA will 
        carry out the policy.]

[SEC. 907. COMMERCIAL REUSABLE SUBORBITAL RESEARCH PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--The report of the National Academy of 
Sciences, Revitalizing NASA's Suborbital Program: Advancing 
Science, Driving Innovation and Developing Workforce, found 
that suborbital science missions were absolutely critical to 
building an aerospace workforce capable of meeting the needs of 
current and future human and robotic space exploration.
    (b) 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 in the Space Technology 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.
    (c) Establishment.--The Administrator shall establish a 
Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program within the 
Space Technology Program that shall fund the development of 
payloads for scientific research, technology development, and 
education, and shall provide flight opportunities for those 
payloads to microgravity environments and suborbital altitudes. 
The Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program may fund 
engineering and integration demonstrations, proofs of concept, 
or educational experiments for commercial reusable vehicle 
flights. The program shall endeavor to work with NASA's Mission 
Directorates to help achieve NASA's research, technology, and 
education goals.
    (d) Report.--The Administrator shall submit a report 
annually to the appropriate committees of Congress describing 
progress in carrying out the Commercial Reusable Suborbital 
Research program, including the number and type of suborbital 
missions planned in each fiscal year.
    (e) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated 
to the Administrator $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 
through 2013 to carry out this section.]

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SEC. 1202. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORBITAL DEBRIS MITIGATION.

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    [(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 this 
        orbital debris mitigation.
          (2) Interagency effort.--For purposes of carrying out 
        this subsection, the Director of OSTP, 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 this challenge.]

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SEC. 1203. REPORTS ON PROGRAM AND COST ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL 
                    ASSESSMENT.

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    [(b) Reports.--
          (1) Reports required.--Not later than 90 days after 
        the date of the enactment of this Act, and not later 
        than April 30 of each year thereafter, the 
        Administrator shall submit to the appropriate 
        committees of Congress a report on the implementation 
        during the preceding year for the corrective action 
        plan referred to in subsection (a)(4).
          (2) Elements.--Each report under this subsection 
        shall set forth, for the year covered by such report, 
        the following:
                  (A) A description of each NASA program that 
                has exceeded its cost baseline by 15 percent or 
                more or is more than 2 years behind its 
                projected development schedule.
                  (B) For each program specified under 
                subparagraph (A), a plan for such 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.]

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[SEC. 1206. 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 NASA supply chain.
    (b) Requirements.--In carrying out the program, the 
Administrator shall establish--
          (1) counterfeit part identification training for all 
        employees that 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 to report all information on 
        suspected and confirmed counterfeit electronic parts to 
        law enforcement agencies, industry associations, and 
        other databases, and 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 existing acquisition and 
        procurement policy to purchase 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 onto the list.
          (2) Criteria.--The criteria may include--
                  (A) authentication or encryption codes;
                  (B) embedded security markings in parts;
                  (C) unique, harder to copy labels and 
                markings;
                  (D) identifying 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.
    (d) Report to Congress.--Within one year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall report on the 
progress of implementing this section to the appropriate 
committees of Congress.]

[SEC. 1207. INFORMATION SECURITY.

    (a) Monitoring Risk.--
          (1) Update on system implementation.--Not later than 
        120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and 
        on a biennial basis thereafter, the chief information 
        officer of NASA, in coordination with other national 
        security agencies, shall provide to the appropriate 
        committees of Congress--
                  (A) an update on efforts to implement a 
                system to provide dynamic, comprehensive, real-
                time information regarding risk of unauthorized 
                remote, proximity, and insider use or access, 
                for all information infrastructure under the 
                responsibility of the chief information 
                officer, and mission-related networks, 
                including contractor networks;
                  (B) an assessment of whether the system has 
                demonstrably and quantifiably reduced network 
                risk compared to 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 3545 of title 
        44, United States Code, shall evaluate the 
        effectiveness of the system described in this 
        subsection.
    (b) 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 NASA information infrastructure, with the goal 
        of reducing unauthorized remote, proximity, and insider 
        use or access.
          (2) Program requirements.--
                  (A) 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) All agency employees and contractors 
                engaged in the operation or use of agency 
                information infrastructure shall participate in 
                the program.
                  (C) Access to NASA information infrastructure 
                shall only be granted to operators and users 
                who regularly satisfy the requirements of the 
                program.
                  (D) The chief human capital officer of NASA, 
                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.
    (c) Information Infrastructure Defined.--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.]

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
Selected Provisions of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 
                         (Public Law 111-358))

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

    (a) Short Title.--this Act may be cited as the ``America 
COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010'' or the ``America 
Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in 
Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 
2010''.

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SEC. 202. NASA'S CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION.

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    [(b) Educational Program Goals.--NASA shall develop and 
maintain educational programs--
          (1) to 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) to improve public literacy in STEM;
          (3) that employ proven strategies and methods for 
        improving student learning and teaching in STEM;
          (4) to 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;
                  (C) promote the adoption and implementation 
                of high-quality education practices that build 
                toward college and career-readiness; and
          (5) to 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.]

SEC. 203. ASSESSMENT OF IMPEDIMENTS TO SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 
                    WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR MINORITY AND 
                    UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS AT NASA.

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    [(c) Implementation.--To the extent practicable, the 
Administrator shall take all necessary steps to address any 
impediments identified in the assessment.]

SEC. 204. INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION'S CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL 
                    COMPETITIVENESS ENHANCEMENT.

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    [(b) Evaluation and Assessment of Nasa's Interagency 
Contribution.--Pursuant to the authority provided in title II 
of the America COMPETES Act (Public Law 110-69), the 
Administrator shall evaluate and, where possible, expand 
efforts to maximize NASA's contribution to interagency efforts 
to enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 
education capabilities, and to enhance the Nation's 
technological excellence and global competitiveness. The 
Administrator shall identify these enhancements in the annual 
reports required by section 2001(e) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 
16611a(e)).]

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
   Section 913(a), (b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
      Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239, 51 U.S.C. 30701 note))

SEC. 913. LIMITATION ON INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS CONCERNING OUTER SPACE 
                    ACTIVITIES.

    [(a) Certification Required.--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 such 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 such 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 such 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.
    (b) 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 set forth in 
        Article II, Section 2, Clause II of the Constitution or 
        unless authorized by the enactment of further 
        affirmative legislation by the Congress of the United 
        States.
          (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 will 
        obligate the United States to reduce or limit the Armed 
        Forces or armaments or activities of the United States 
        in outer space, the head of each Department or agency 
        of the Federal Government that is affected by such 
        action shall submit to Congress notice of such action 
        and the effect of such action on such Department or 
        agency.
          (4) Definition.--In this subsection, the term 
        ``covered congressional committees'' means--
                  (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the 
                Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent 
                Select Committee on Intelligence of the House 
                of Representatives; and
                  (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the 
                Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select 
                Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.]

 Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 1st 
    and 2d provisos under heading ``CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL 
    COMPLIANCE AND RESTORATION'' (at 127 Stat. 263) in the Science 
   Appropriations Act, 2013 (Public Law 113-6, div. B, title III, 51 
                          U.S.C. 20145 note))

    [Provided, That hereafter, notwithstanding section 315 of 
the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 (see 51 U.S.C. 
20145), all proceeds from leases entered into under that 
section shall be deposited into this account; Provided further, 
That such proceeds shall be available for a period of 5 years 
to the extent and in amounts as provided in annual 
appropriations Acts;]

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
    Section 3 of the Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, 
 Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act (Public Law 115-7, 51 
                       U.S.C. note prec. 40901))

[SEC. 3. SUPPORTING WOMEN'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE FIELDS OF AEROSPACE AND 
                    SPACE EXPLORATION.

    The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration 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.]

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
       Selected Provisions of the National Aeronautics and Space 
  Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-
                                  10))

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

    (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization 
Act of 2017''.

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SEC. 301. OPERATION OF THE ISS.

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    [(b) Objectives.--The primary objectives of the ISS program 
shall be--
          (1) to achieve the long term goal and objectives 
        under section 202 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
        Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 
        18312); and
          (2) to pursue a research program that advances 
        knowledge and provides other benefits to the Nation.]

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SEC. 302. TRANSPORTATION TO ISS.

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    [(e) Commercial Crew Program.--
          (1) Objective.--The objective of the Commercial Crew 
        Program shall be to assist in the development and 
        certification of commercially provided transportation 
        that--
                  (A) can carry United States government 
                astronauts safely, reliably, and affordably to 
                and from the ISS;
                  (B) can serve as a crew rescue vehicle; and
                  (C) can accomplish subparagraphs (A) and (B) 
                as soon as practicable.
          (2) Primary consideration.--The objective described 
        in paragraph (1) shall be the primary consideration in 
        the acquisition strategy for the Commercial Crew 
        Program.
          (3) Safety.--
                  (A) In general.--The Administrator shall 
                protect the safety of government astronauts by 
                ensuring that each commercially provided 
                transportation system under this subsection 
                meets all applicable human rating requirements 
                in accordance with section 403(b)(1) of the 
                National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
                Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 
                18342(b)(1)).
                  (B) 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.
          (4) 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.]

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    [(g) Competition.--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 ISS, 
whenever practicable, via fair and open competition for well-
defined, milestone-based, Federal Acquisition Regulation- based 
contracts under section 201(a) of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 
18311(a)).]

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    (h) Transparency.--

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          [(2) In general.--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.]

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SEC. 421. SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM, ORION, AND EXPLORATION GROUND SYSTEMS.

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    (b) Space Launch System.--

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          [(2) Reaffirmation.--Congress reaffirms the policy 
        and minimum capability requirements for the Space 
        Launch System under section 302 of the National 
        Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act 
        of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18322).]

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    [(d) In General.--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 302(c) of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 
18322(c)).]

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    [(f) 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.
    (g) 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.]

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SEC. 432. HUMAN EXPLORATION ROADMAP.

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    [(b) Human Exploration Roadmap.--
          (1) 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.
          (2) Scope.--The human exploration roadmap shall 
        include--
                  (A) 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;
                  (B) 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 subparagraph (A);
                  (C) sets and sequences of precursor missions 
                in cis-lunar space and other missions or 
                activities necessary--
                          (i) to demonstrate the proficiency of 
                        the capabilities and technologies 
                        identified under subparagraph (D); and
                          (ii) to meet the goals and objectives 
                        developed under subparagraph (A), 
                        including anticipated timelines and 
                        missions for the Space Launch System 
                        and Orion;
                  (D) 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 subparagraph (A);
                  (E) a description of how cis-lunar elements, 
                objectives, and activities advance the human 
                exploration of Mars;
                  (F) an assessment of potential human health 
                and other risks, including radiation exposure;
                  (G) mitigation plans, whenever possible, to 
                address the risks identified in subparagraph 
                (F);
                  (H) a description of those technologies 
                already under development across the Federal 
                Government or by other entities that facilitate 
                the goals and objectives developed under 
                subparagraph (A);
                  (I) 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 subparagraph (A) and 
                demonstrate the capabilities and technologies 
                described in subparagraph (D);
                  (J) a description of the capabilities and 
                technologies that need to be demonstrated or 
                research data that could be gained through the 
                utilization of the ISS and the status of the 
                development of such capabilities and 
                technologies;
                  (K) 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;
                  (L) a process for partnering with 
                nongovernmental entities using Space Act 
                Agreements or other acquisition instruments for 
                future human space exploration; and
                  (M) include 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 
                ISS activities, planned international 
                collaborative activities, potential commercial 
                contributions, and other activities relevant to 
                the achievement of the goal established in this 
                section.
          (3) Considerations.--In developing the human 
        exploration roadmap, the Administrator shall consider--
                  (A) using key exploration capabilities, 
                namely the Space Launch System and Orion;
                  (B) using existing commercially available 
                technologies and capabilities or those 
                technologies and capabilities being developed 
                by industry for commercial purposes;
                  (C) establishing an organizational approach 
                to ensure collaboration and coordination among 
                NASA's Mission Directorates under section 821, 
                when appropriate, including to collect and 
                return to Earth a sample from the Martian 
                surface;
                  (D) 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;
                  (E) 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;
                  (F) demonstrating and testing 1 or more 
                habitat modules in cis-lunar space to prepare 
                for Mars missions;
                  (G) using public-private, firm fixed-price 
                partnerships, where practicable;
                  (H) collaborating with international, 
                academic, and industry partners, when 
                appropriate;
                  (I) any risks to human health and sensitive 
                onboard technologies, including radiation 
                exposure;
                  (J) any risks identified through research 
                outcomes under the NASA Human Research 
                Program's Behavioral Health Element; and
                  (K) 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.
          (4) Critical decision plan on human space 
        exploration.--As part of the human exploration roadmap, 
        the Administrator shall include a critical decision 
        plan--
                  (A) 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;
                  (B) defining decisions needed to maximize 
                efficiencies and resources for reaching the 
                near, intermediate, and long-term goals and 
                objectives of human space exploration; and
                  (C) 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 
                exploration from cis-lunar space to the surface 
                of Mars.
          (5) Reports.--
                  (A) Initial human exploration roadmap.--The 
                Administrator shall submit to the appropriate 
                committees of Congress--
                          (i) an initial human exploration 
                        roadmap, including a critical decision 
                        plan, before December 1, 2017; and
                          (ii) an updated human exploration 
                        roadmap periodically as the 
                        Administrator considers necessary but 
                        not less than biennially.
                  (B) Contents.--Each human exploration roadmap 
                under this paragraph shall include a 
                description of--
                          (i) the achievements and goals 
                        accomplished in the process of 
                        developing such capabilities and 
                        technologies during the 2-year period 
                        prior to the submission of the human 
                        exploration roadmap; and
                          (ii) the expected goals and 
                        achievements in the following 2-year 
                        period.
                  (C) 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, United States Code.]

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SEC. 501. MAINTAINING A BALANCED SPACE SCIENCE PORTFOLIO.

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    [(b) Policy.--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. 502. PLANETARY SCIENCE.

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    [(b) Mission Priorities.--
          (1) 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.
          (2) Mission priority adjustments.--Consistent with 
        the set of missions described in paragraph (1), 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.]

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[SEC. 508. 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 the 
date of enactment of this Act, 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. 509. 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 the 
date of enactment of this Act, the National Academies shall 
submit to the Administrator and to the appropriate committees 
of Congress a report containing the strategy developed under 
subsection (a).]

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[SEC. 517. 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.]

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SEC. 701. SPACE TECHNOLOGY INFUSION.

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    [(c) 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 (42 U.S.C. 18301(3)), and support sustained 
investments in early stage innovation, fundamental research, 
and technologies to expand the boundaries of the national 
aerospace enterprise.
    (d) Propulsion Technologies.--A goal of propulsion 
technologies developed under subsection (c) shall be to 
significantly reduce human travel time to Mars.]

SEC. 702. 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 
        title 51, United States Code.]
    [(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, United States Code, 
that avoids duplication of projects, programs, or missions 
conducted by Program with other projects, programs, or missions 
conducted by another office or directorate of the 
Administration.]
    (f) Collaboration, Coordination, and Alignment.--
          [(1) In general.--The Administrator shall--
                  (A) 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;
                  (B) ensure that the results the projects, 
                programs, and activities under subparagraph (A) 
                are shared and leveraged within the 
                Administration; and
                  (C) ensure that the organizational 
                responsibility for research and development 
                activities in support of human space 
                exploration not initiated as of the date of 
                enactment of this Act is established on the 
                basis of a sound rationale.]

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    [(h) 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.]

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SEC. 811. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE.

    [(a) In General.--The Administrator shall, in a manner that 
reflects the unique nature of NASA's mission and expertise--
          (1) ensure the NASA 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 NASA systems;
          (2) ensure the NASA Chief Information Officer has the 
        appropriate resources and insight to oversee NASA 
        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 NASA 
        Chief Information Officer and each NASA mission 
        directorate, center, and mission support office to 
        ensure both agency and mission needs are considered in 
        agency-wide information technology and information 
        security management and oversight;
          (5) review the portfolio of information technology 
        investments and spending, including information 
        technology-related investments included as part of 
        activities within NASA 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 NASA Chief Information 
        Officer should have a seat on any boards or councils 
        described in paragraph (6).]

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[SEC. 812. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PLAN.

    (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), the 
Administrator shall develop an information technology strategic 
plan to guide NASA 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, 
        United States Code; and
          (2) the requirements under section 3506 of title 44, 
        United States Code.
    (c) Contents.--The strategic plan shall address, in a 
manner that reflects the unique nature of NASA's mission and 
expertise--
          (1) near and long-term goals and objectives for 
        leveraging information technology;
          (2) a plan for how NASA will submit to Congress of a 
        list of information technology projects, including 
        completion dates and risk level in accordance with 
        guidance from the Office of Management and Budget;
          (3) an implementation overview for an agency-wide 
        approach to information technology investments and 
        operations, including reducing barriers to cross-center 
        collaboration;
          (4) coordination by the NASA Chief Information 
        Officer with centers and mission directorates to ensure 
        that information technology policies are effectively 
        and efficiently implemented across the agency;
          (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 NASA 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 
        agency information and agency information systems, 
        including improving security control assessments and 
        role-based security training of employees; and
          (7) submission by NASA 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 thereto.]

SEC. 813. CYBERSECURITY.

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    [(b) Information Security Plan.--
          (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date 
        of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall 
        implement the information security plan developed under 
        paragraph (2) and take such further actions as the 
        Administrator considers necessary to improve the 
        information security system in accordance with this 
        section.
          (2) Information security plan.--Subject to paragraphs 
        (3) and (4), the Administrator shall develop an agency-
        wide information security plan to enhance information 
        security for NASA information and information 
        infrastructure.
          (3) Requirements.--In developing the plan under 
        paragraph (2), the Administrator shall ensure that the 
        plan--
                  (A) reflects the unique nature of NASA's 
                mission and expertise;
                  (B) is informed by policies, standards, 
                guidelines, and directives on information 
                security required for Federal agencies;
                  (C) is consistent with the standards and 
                guidelines under section 11331 of title 40, 
                United States Code; and
                  (D) meets applicable National Institute of 
                Standards and Technology information security 
                standards and guidelines.
          (4) Contents.--The plan shall address--
                  (A) an overview of the requirements of the 
                information security system;
                  (B) an agency-wide risk management framework 
                for information security;
                  (C) a description of the information security 
                system management controls and common controls 
                that are necessary to ensure compliance with 
                information security-related requirements;
                  (D) an identification and assignment of 
                roles, responsibilities, and management 
                commitment for information security at the 
                agency;
                  (E) coordination among organizational 
                entities, including between each center, 
                facility, mission directorate, and mission 
                support office, and among agency entities 
                responsible for different aspects of 
                information security;
                  (F) the need to protect the information 
                security of mission-critical systems and 
                activities and high-impact and moderate-impact 
                information systems; and
                  (G) a schedule of frequent reviews and 
                updates, as necessary, of the plan.]

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[SEC. 821. COLLABORATION AMONG MISSION DIRECTORATES.

    The Administrator shall encourage an interdisciplinary 
approach among all NASA 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. 822. NASA LAUNCH CAPABILITIES COLLABORATION.

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    [(c) In General.--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.]

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SEC. 824. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.

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    (b) Continuation of Education and Outreach Activities and 
Programs.--
          [(1) In general.--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.]

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SEC. 825. LEVERAGING COMMERCIAL SATELLITE SERVICING CAPABILITIES ACROSS 
                    MISSION DIRECTORATES.

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    [(c) Leveraging of Capabilities.--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 NASA 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 NASA programs and other industry programs.]

[SEC. 826. 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 907 of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18405).]

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SEC. 837. FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

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    [(b) 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.]
    [(c) 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), National Aeronautics and Space 
                        Administration Authorization Act of 
                        2008 (Public Law 110-422; 122 Stat. 
                        4779), and National Aeronautics and 
                        Space Administration Authorization Act 
                        of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18301 et seq.); and 
                        (iv) the human exploration roadmap 
                        under section 432 of this Act;
                  (D) a strategy for the maintenance, repair, 
                upgrading, and modernization of Administration 
                facilities and infrastructure, including 
                laboratories and equipment;
                  (E) criteria for--
                          (i) prioritizing deferred maintenance 
                        tasks;
                          (ii) maintaining, repairing, 
                        upgrading, or modernizing 
                        Administration facilities and 
                        infrastructure; and
                          (iii) implementing processes, plans, 
                        and policies for guiding the 
                        Administration's Centers on whether to 
                        maintain, repair, upgrade, or modernize 
                        a facility or infrastructure and for 
                        determining the type of instrument to 
                        be used;
                  (F) an assessment of modifications needed to 
                maximize usage of facilities that offer unique 
                and highly specialized benefits to the 
                aerospace industry and the American public; and
                  (G) implementation steps, including a 
                timeline, milestones, and an estimate of 
                resources required for carrying out the plan.]
    [(d) Requirement To Establish Policy.--
          (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the 
        date of enactment of this Act, 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.]
    [(e) Submission to congress.--Not later than 1 year after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall 
submit to the appropriate committees of Congress the plan 
developed under subsection (c).]

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SEC. 841. SPACE ACT AGREEMENTS.

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    [(b) 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 NASA's mission.]
    [(c) 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 NASA 
                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.]
    [(d) 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 NASA resources and the expected benefits 
to agency 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.]
    [(e) Annual Reports.--
          (1) Requirement.--Not later than 90 days after the 
        end of each fiscal year, the Administrator shall submit 
        to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on 
        the use of Space Act Agreement authority by the 
        Administration during the previous fiscal year.
          (2) Contents.--The report shall include for each 
        Space Act Agreement in effect at the time of the 
        report--
                  (A) an indication of whether the agreement is 
                a reimbursable, non reimbursable, or funded 
                Space Act Agreement;
                  (B) a description of--
                          (i) the subject and terms;
                          (ii) the parties;
                          (iii) the responsible--
                                  (I) Mission Directorate;
                                  (II) Center; or
                                  (III) headquarters element;
                          (iv) the value;
                          (v) the extent of the cost sharing 
                        among Federal Government and non-
                        Federal sources;
                          (vi) the time period or schedule; and
                          (vii) all milestones; and
                  (C) an indication of whether the agreement 
                was renewed during the previous fiscal year.
          (3) Anticipated agreements.--The report shall include 
        a list of all anticipated reimbursable, non-
        reimbursable, and funded Space Act Agreements for the 
        upcoming fiscal year.
          (4) Cumulative program benefits.--The report shall 
        include, with respect to each Space Act Agreement 
        covered by the report, a summary of--
                  (A) the technology areas in which research 
                projects were conducted under that agreement;
                  (B) the extent to which the use of that 
                agreement--
                          (i) has contributed to a broadening 
                        of the technology and industrial base 
                        available for meeting Administration 
                        needs; and
                          (ii) has fostered within the 
                        technology and industrial base new 
                        relationships and practices that 
                        support the United States; and
                  (C) the total amount of value received by the 
                Federal Government during the fiscal year under 
                that agreement.]

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
Selected Provisions of the Women in Aerospace Education Act (Public Law 
                               115-303))

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Women in Aerospace Education 
Act''.

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[SEC. 3. NASA INTERNSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

    Not later than October 1, 2018, the Administrator of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (in this section 
referred to as ``NASA'') 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 NASA with relevance 
to the aerospace sector and related fields.]

   Changes in Existing Law Made by Section 6 of the Bill (Repealing 
   Section 9406 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
      Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283))

[SEC. 9406. CYBERSECURITY IN STEM PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS 
                    AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.

    In carrying out any STEM education program of the National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration (referred to in this 
section as ``NASA''), including a program of the Office of STEM 
Engagement, the Administrator of NASA shall, to the maximum 
extent practicable, encourage the inclusion of cybersecurity 
education opportunities in such program.]

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