S. 3346 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016

S. 3346 — 114^th Congress (2015–2016)

Summary

A bill to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. (by CRS)

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Title

A bill to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.

Other Titles

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016
• Scott Kelly Human Spaceflight and Exploration Act
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016
• Scott Kelly Human Spaceflight and Exploration Act
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016
• To Research, Evaluate, Assess, and Treat Astronauts Act
• TREAT Astronauts Act
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016

Sponsor

Ted Cruz

Co-Sponsors

• Maria Cantwell
• Patty Murray
• Bill Nelson
• Gary C. Peters
• Marco Rubio
• John Thune
• Tom Udall
• Roger F. Wicker

Subjects

• Science, technology, communications
• Accidents
• Administrative law and regulatory procedures
• Advanced technology and technological innovations
• Advisory bodies
• Astronomy
• Aviation and airports
• Business ethics
• Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
• Computer security and identity theft
• Computers and information technology
• Congressional oversight
• Elementary and secondary education
• Executive agency funding and structure
• Federal officials
• Government buildings, facilities, and property
• Government liability
• Government studies and investigations
• Health information and medical records
• Higher education
• Historic sites and heritage areas
• Manufacturing
• Medical research
• Medical tests and diagnostic methods
• Mental health
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• Public contracts and procurement
• Public-private cooperation
• Research administration and funding
• Research and development
• Science and engineering education
• Scientific communication
• Solid waste and recycling
• Space flight and exploration
• Spacecraft and satellites
• Student aid and college costs
• Technology assessment
• Technology transfer and commercialization
• Transportation costs
• Transportation safety and security
• Worker safety and health

Related Bills

• H.R. 6076 (114^th) : TREAT Astronauts Act
• H.R. 6531 (114^th) : National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016

Major Actions

Introduced	9/15/2016
Referred to Committee
Amendments (1 proposed)
Senate	12/10/2016

Bill History

• All Votes
• All Actions
• Amendments

	Chamber/Committee	Motion	Date	Result
currently selected	Senate	Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.	12/10/2016	by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 5180 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	12/10/2016	by voice vote

	Action	Date	Description
	Introduced	9/15/2016
		9/15/2016	Introduced in Senate
		9/15/2016	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	Put on a legislative calendar	9/21/2016	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
		12/05/2016	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-390.
	Put on a legislative calendar	12/05/2016	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 696.
		12/10/2016	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
		12/10/2016	The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
currently selected	Senate Vote on Passage	12/10/2016	Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
select this vote	Vote	12/10/2016	Amendment SA 5180 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		12/10/2016
		12/10/2016	Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5180 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		12/10/2016	Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5180 proposed by Senator Portman for Senator Cruz.
		12/10/2016	Senate amendment submitted
		12/10/2016	Amendment SA 5180 proposed by Senator Portman for Senator Cruz. (consideration: CR S7144) In the nature of a substitute.
		12/12/2016	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
		12/12/2016	Received in the House.
		12/12/2016	Held at the desk.

	Number	Sponsor	Date Offered	Status
select this vote	S. Amdt. 5180	Cruz, Ted [R-TX]	December 10, 2016	Passed by voice vote on December 9, 2016.
	In the nature of a substitute. Show amendment details