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Redesignates and transfers existing section 30103 (Budgets) as section 30121 and transfers it; redesignates section 30104 (Baselines and cost controls) as section 30103; amends the redesignated section 30103 by striking references to 'Committee on Science and Technology' and inserting revised committee references in multiple subsections; and enacts new sections 30104 (Reports on estimated costs for programs exceeding $200,000,000) and 30105 (Annual report on program cost and control). See the revision and enactment language in the bill text for these changes.
Adds section 70908 establishing a policy to support full and complete utilization of the International Space Station through at least September 30, 2030.
Adds section 70909 directing the Administration to maximize productivity and use of the International Space Station (scientific/technical research, exploration, international collaboration) and defining 'near-Earth space'.
Adds section 70910 requiring the Administrator to ensure operation, maintenance, and maximum utilization of the United States segment through at least September 30, 2030, and to plan/manage utilization consistent with section 70911.
Adds section 70911 establishing management requirements for the International Space Station national laboratory, including requirement for a cooperative agreement with a 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) organization, initial financial assistance, liaison designation, planning/coordination, and guaranteed research capacity.
Adds section 70912 stating primary objectives of the International Space Station program (advance long-term goals and pursue research program).
Revises subsection (1) by altering punctuation/phrase from 'attaching a tracking device,' to 'attaching a tracking device to,'.
Strikes references to 'Committee on Science and Technology' and inserts 'Committee on Science, Space, and Technology'.
Amends subsection (b) by replacing 'Committee on Science and Technology' with 'Committee on Science, Space, and Technology'.
Amends the matter before paragraph (1) of subsection (c) by replacing 'Committee on Science and Technology' with 'Committee on Science, Space, and Technology'.
And 27 more affected sections...
This bill updates Title 51 of the United States Code to keep it current and makes technical changes to improve the Code. It states that these updates do not change what the law means or how it works for the public.
It also includes transition rules and other clean-up steps, and it repeals some parts to tidy up the Code.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced September 8, 2025 by Jasmine Crockett · Last progress September 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House