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House Passes Babin Bill to Provide Transportation for Astronauts
Washington,
May 8, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement on the House passage of his bill, the Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options (ASTRO) Act (H.R. 272). “My bill, the ASTRO Act, cuts through red tape to ensure that when our brave astronauts return home, they have transportation to and from the Johnson Space Center until they are medically cleared to resume driving,” said Babin. “I’m elated this important bill has passed the House and urge the U.S. Senate to swiftly follow suit!” Congressman Babin serves as the Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. To read the bill text, please click here. ### |
