National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016
This bill authorizes specified National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) programs for FY2017.
It modifies and states policy governing certain NASA space and exploration programs, including:
The bill requires the development of a strategic plan to guide NASA information technology operations and an information security plan for cybersecurity.
Scott Kelly Human Spaceflight and Exploration Act
NASA may provide for medical monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment of astronauts and former payload specialists for conditions associated with human space flight.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-12 | Floor | Held at the desk. | House floor actions |
| 2016-12-12 | Floor | Received in the House. | House floor actions |
| 2016-12-12 | Floor | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate |
| 2016-12-10 | Floor | Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. | Senate |
| 2016-12-10 | Floor | The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7144) | Senate |
| 2016-12-10 | Floor | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7135-7144) | Senate |
| 2016-12-05 | Calendars | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 696. | Senate |
| 2016-12-05 | Committee | 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. | Senate |
| 2016-09-21 | Committee | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. | Senate |
| 2016-09-15 | IntroReferral | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate |
| 2016-09-15 | IntroReferral | Introduced in Senate | Library of Congress |