H.R. 5666: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020

116th Congress · introduced 2020-01-24 · Science, Technology, Communications · Latest: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

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Where it came from: introduced 2020-01-24 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Horn, Kendra S. [D-OK-5] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020

Plain summary

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020 The bill reauthorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) through FY2020. The bill authorizes NASA programs, activities, reports, and reviews, including those regarding a Moon to Mars Program, low-earth orbit activities, small satellites, commercial Earth observation, the wide field infrared survey telescope, the stratospheric observatory for infrared astronomy, Mars communications infrastructure, a commercial lunar payload services program, a dedicated space-based infrared survey telescope mission, near-Earth objects, a space weather research to operations program, testing facilities for in-space propulsion, space nuclear systems, and orbital debris mitigation. NASA shall arrange for a review of the Human Research program related to long-term human spaceflight, continue operations of the International Space Station (ISS) through at least 2028, transmit an ISS Deorbit Capability and Plan, arrange for the development of a comprehensive set of requirements to support life and physical sciences research in microgravity following the end of ISS operations, develop a Mars sample return strategy and plan, establish a data science and management initiative, arrange for a review of the University Leadership Initiative, and arrange for a review of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. To advance progress toward federal STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education goals, NASA shall establish an Office of STEM Engagement. The Government Accountability Office shall, among other things, review NASA's space communications and navigation programs, activities, and plans.

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Official text

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Horn, Kendra S. [D-OK-5] · 3 cosponsors

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Brian Babin (R-TX), Frank D. Lucas (R-OK)

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Words on this page, explained (3)

Authorization: A law that creates or continues a government program and says what it may do, often with a suggested spending ceiling. An authorization alone does not provide money; a separate appropriation does.
Ballot initiative: A proposed law or constitutional amendment that citizens place on the ballot by gathering enough voter signatures, so voters decide it directly. About half the states allow some form of it.
Bill: A proposed law. It becomes law only if it passes the legislature and is signed by the president or governor (or a veto is overridden).

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-116hr5666.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/116/hr>

Record fed-us-cong116-hr5666 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong116 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong116