Senate bill · S. 2351 (119th Congress)
Space Exploration Research Act
U.S. Senate
Summary
Space Exploration Research Act This bill explicitly authorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to lease its properties to states and localities, universities, and nonprofit organizations to conduct space research and training. (Under current law, NASA is authorized to lease property to individuals and entities subject to specified conditions.) Under the bill, NASA may use existing authorities to lease property under its jurisdiction to (1) the state in which the property is located or a subdivision thereof, (2) a nonprofit organization founded for educational or scientific purposes, or (3) an institution of higher education. NASA may also enter into agreements to lease back such property. Construction and operations on leased property must serve a space-related purpose relevant to NASA’s mission. NASA may provide administrative, instructional, and other appropriate support to lessees. NASA must report annually to Congress on the relevance, value, and other quantifiable benefits of the lease agreements.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · U.S. Senate
Cosponsors
Adam B. Schiff, Alex Padilla and 3 others
Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.
- Democratic3
- Republican2
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Full history
- Apr 13, 2026
Reported out of committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-117.
- Apr 13, 2026
Reported out of committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-117.
- Apr 13, 2026
Reported out of committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-117.
- Apr 13, 2026
Introduced
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.
U.S. Senate
- Apr 13, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.
U.S. Senate
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- Jul 30, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Jul 30, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Jul 30, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Jul 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Jul 17, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Jul 17, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Jul 17, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.