Title: Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options Act

House Bill # 2984 Date Introduced: 2025-04-24 12:00:00

The "Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options Act" or the "ASTRO Act," proposed in the 119th Congress as H.R. 2984, seeks to amend Title 31 of the United States Code to authorize transportation for federal officers and employees returning from space under specific conditions. The bill introduces a provision that allows for the transportation of these individuals when it is deemed necessary for medical purposes such as research, monitoring, diagnosis, or treatment prior to receiving post-flight medical clearance to drive. This amendment aims to ensure the safety and well-being of astronauts and other federal employees returning from space missions by facilitating appropriate medical consultations and evaluations before they engage in activities that require full physical and mental capacity, such as operating a motor vehicle.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to submit an annual report to Congress, specifically to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and corresponding Senate committees. This report must detail the transportation provided to federal employees, including the costs involved, the number of instances transportation was utilized, and the names of individuals who received such transportation. The legislation also specifies that no additional funding will be appropriated to implement this Act, indicating that it will operate within the existing budget framework.