Authorizes about $24.4 billion for NASA in fiscal year 2026 and sets Congress's policy direction across exploration, low-Earth orbit, science, aeronautics, and STEM education.

Official title: NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 30-JAN-2026

Referred 30-JAN-2026

Approved by committee 04-FEB-2026

Key points

Authorizes $24,438,336,000 for NASA in fiscal year 2026, split among Exploration ($7.78 billion), Science ($7.25 billion), Space Operations ($4.18 billion), and other accounts
Directs NASA to maintain a flight cadence for the International Space Station and to acquire ISS deorbit capabilities from U.S. commercial providers
Requires reports on lunar human landing systems, commercial low-Earth orbit platforms, and a coordinated lunar time standard
Restricts the use of NASA funds for bilateral space cooperation with the People's Republic of China unless specifically authorized by later law, with a certification exception

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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Introduced in House, 30-JAN-2026).

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Science, Technology, Communications

Sponsor Brian Babin (R-TX) Cosponsors · 3

■ 2 D■ 1 R

2 Democrats

1 Republican

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