Bill would require NASA to copy key committees on all reports to Congress
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Sponsor: Ted Cruz · Senator · TX
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Official title: Comprehensive NASA Reporting Act of 2025
119th Congress
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Introduced:
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NASA would have to send copies of required reports and space agreements to two key congressional committees on a set schedule.
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What does this do?
The bill requires NASA to send any legally required report or notice to Congress to also go to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee within 10 days. It also requires NASA to share international space agreements with relevant Senate and House committees, including foreign relations committees, within 15 days. Nonpublic reports, spending plans, and reprogramming requests sent to these committees must stay confidential.
Who does it affect?
NASA and its Administrator are directly affected, along with the named committees. The general public is not directly affected.
Why does it matter?
The change is meant to ensure oversight committees receive timely information rather than being excluded from NASA's communications with other parts of Congress. It does not alter NASA's programs, missions, or spending.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 14, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Sep 8, 2025
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 150.