A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Space Ready 2.0 Act authorizes the NASA Administrator to run a pilot program for investing in infrastructure at NASA Centers. This program allows for both private and public investment in specific infrastructure projects. The Administrator can enter into agreements to collect voluntary contributions for capital repairs, maintenance, and improvements. These projects focus on "common use infrastructure" that benefits one or more NASA Center users. The Act includes requirements for cost transparency, schedule baselines, and rules regarding the use of funds. The authority to collect these voluntary contributions is set to end on December 31, 2031.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The act specifically defines common use infrastructure to include roadways and commodities pipelines.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The act requires the Administrator to establish cost and schedule baselines and provide final cost breakdowns to contributors.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill provides commercial entities with opportunities to invest in and improve the infrastructure they use.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Infrastructure Improvements: The program allows for capital repairs, maintenance, and improvements to NASA-owned infrastructure, including renovation, expansion, and modernization (Section 3(b)(1)(A) and Section 3(b)(2)(A)). This could provide better facilities for users.
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Financial Protection for Commercial Entities: The Administrator is required to return any unexpended funds to a contributing commercial entity once a project is finished (Section 3(b)(1)(D)). Additionally, if funds are not used within 90 days of a project becoming operational, the entity can choose to have the remaining money refunded or moved to a different project (Section 3(b)(2)(D)).
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Cost Transparency and Accountability: The Administrator must establish cost and schedule baselines for projects (Section 3(b)(1)(B)(i)) and provide a final cost breakdown to contributing entities upon completion (Section 3(b)(1)(B)(ii)). This ensures that those contributing money know exactly how it is being used.
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Efficiency and Cost Savings: The Administrator is tasked with ensuring projects are completed within established timelines and costs, while also using streamlined acquisition procedures (Section 3(b)(1)(C)). Furthermore, the Administrator is directed to prioritize direct agreements if they are faster or cheaper than the pilot program (Section 3(b)(1)(I)(ii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Risk for Commercial Entities: While there are refund provisions, agreements must include a provision that mutually determines which entity covers costs in the event of cost overruns or project delays (Section 3(b)(1)(F)(iii)). This could result in unexpected financial burdens on the contributing party.
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Restrictions on Cost Recovery: Commercial entities entering into these agreements must agree to a provision stating they will not recover the costs of their contribution through any other agreement with the United States (Section 3(b)(1)(F)(ii)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The act specifically defines common use infrastructure to include roadways and commodities pipelines.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The act requires the Administrator to establish cost and schedule baselines and provide final cost breakdowns to contributors.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides commercial entities with opportunities to invest in and improve the infrastructure they use.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — By modernizing NASA infrastructure, the act supports the physical environment necessary for scientific research and space exploration.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The act allows for infrastructure improvements that benefit commercial entities and NASA Center users.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The infrastructure improvements could indirectly support the facilities used by veterans working at or near NASA centers.
- 7/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi