2023-2024 Regular SessionUS Congress Legislature

HB272: ASTRO Act Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options Act

Legislative Summary

To amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize transportation for Government astronauts returning from space between their residence and various locations, and for other purposes.

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Bill History

1/11/2023
Introduced in House
House of Representatives
1/11/2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
House of Representatives
3/20/2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
House of Representatives
3/20/2024
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
House of Representatives
4/10/2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
House of Representatives
4/10/2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
House of Representatives
5/6/2024
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-483, Part I.
House of Representatives
5/6/2024
Mr. LaTurner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
House of Representatives
5/6/2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2853-2854)
House of Representatives
5/6/2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 272.
House of Representatives
5/6/2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2854)
House of Representatives
5/6/2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
5/7/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Senate
9/18/2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Senate
12/16/2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-298.
Senate
12/16/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 704.
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Engrossed(5/7/2024)
Chamber
Senate

Sponsors

Republican: 1
Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Brian Babin
Brian Babin
Republican

Co-Sponsors (1)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text12/18/2024210.1 KB
Engrossed
Bill Text5/7/2024102.3 KB
Introduced
Bill Text1/21/2023225.5 KB