H.R. 272, also known as the "Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options Act" or the "ASTRO Act," proposes changes to title 31 of the United States Code. It authorizes transportation for government astronauts, and others involved under reimbursable arrangements, who are returning from space to...
Simple Explanation
The ASTRO Act is about helping astronauts get rides from their homes to where they need to go for work-related stuff, especially after they've just come back from space, since they might not be able to drive yet. It also asks NASA to tell Congress every year about how this ride system is working and who is using it.