Proposed Amendment to Allow NASA to Lease Property to Ohio Aerospac…

Finance Connection

Notable money activity

$3,500across 1 reported contribution

Candidate	Donor	Amount	Industry	Date
TEAM HUSTED	ORAVITZ, JEFF	$3,500	CHAIRMAN	Mar 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment changes the legal framework governing how NASA manages its facilities at the Glenn Research Center in Ohio, specifically authorizing new lease agreements and expanded research and security collaborations with the Ohio Aerospace Institute.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The agency receives expanded legal authority to lease property and contract for services with the Ohio Aerospace Institute.

Ohio Aerospace Institute

The institute is explicitly named as the partner for property leases and research collaborations with NASA at the Glenn Research Center.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senator Husted has submitted an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would update the legal authority for NASA to lease property to the Ohio Aerospace Institute. The proposal specifically updates references to the Glenn Research Center and expands the scope of authorized activities to include national security protections and technology transfers.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment changes the legal framework governing how NASA manages its facilities at the Glenn Research Center in Ohio, specifically authorizing new lease agreements and expanded research and security collaborations with the Ohio Aerospace Institute.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment change for the Glenn Research Center?

It updates the legal language to specifically name the Glenn Research Center and grants NASA broader authority to lease property to the Ohio Aerospace Institute for research, education, and national security purposes.

Does this amendment pass into law immediately?

No, it is an amendment submitted to a bill (S. 4784) and was , meaning it has not yet been voted on or enacted.

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Related Legislation

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Connected Entities

locationGlenn Research Center“The NASA facility in Ohio subject to the proposed lease changes.”Map →

organizationOhio Aerospace Institute“The entity designated to lease property from NASA.”Map →

personHusted“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“The publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →

organizationNational Aeronautics and Space Administration“The federal agency authorized to lease property under this amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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Proposed Amendment to Allow NASA to Lease Property to Ohio Aerospace Institute