SPACEPORT Act

This bill changes a federal grant program run by the Secretary of Transportation that helps pay for space launch and re-entry infrastructure. It expands the definition of public agencies that can receive grants to include airport authorities, and it caps each grant at 90 percent of a project's total cost unless the Secretary waives the cap in the national interest. It changes how projects are judged to cover civil, national security, and commercial space transportation needs, and requires the Secretary to consult with Defense, NASA, Commerce, and other agencies. It requires a report to Congress within 2 years on space transportation demand, funding options, and international competition, with updates every 4 years after that. It authorizes up to $10 million each year for these grants.

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Sponsors

• John W. Hickenlooper Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors