Reaffirmation of the Space Launch System

(a) In general Congress reaffirms— (1) support for the full development of capabilities of the Space Launch System as set forth in section 302(c) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18322(c)); and (2) its commitment to the flight rate of the integrated Space Launch System and Orion crew vehicle missions set forth in section 10812(b) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–167; 51 U.S.C. 20301 note). (b) Briefing Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall provide the appropriate committees of Congress with a briefing on NASA’s progress towards achieving the flight rate referred to in subsection (a)(2) and the expected launch of the integrated Space Launch System and Orion crew vehicle missions after which such cadence shall be achieved.