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HR7273Referred to Committee

NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-30
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Brian Babin
Brian Babin
Republican · TX · Representative
Votes with party: 98.1% (540 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/B001291

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Mike Haridopolos (R-FL-8)Original· 2026-01-30
  • Valerie P. Foushee (D-NC-4)Original· 2026-01-30
  • Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18)Original· 2026-01-30

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.

2026-02-04

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyMarkup By · 2026-02-04

Previously

  • Science, Space, and Technology CommitteeMarkup By · 2026-02-04
  • Science, Space, and Technology CommitteeReferred To · 2026-01-30
  • House Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyReferred To · 2026-01-30

Plain-English Summary

This bill would authorize funding and set priorities for NASA's operations and programs over the next several years, covering everything from space exploration and scientific research to satellite communications and Earth observation. The legislation would determine how much money NASA receives and what missions it should focus on, affecting thousands of NASA employees, contractors, and the broader space industry. The bill passed its committee unanimously, suggesting broad bipartisan support for the agency's work.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Science, Technology, Communications
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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