The NASA Office of the Inspector General's 2011 investigation revealed no inappropriate influence affecting the vehicle selection process, although it cited an error favoring a different museum. Recent Senate bill language avoids mentioning specific entities or vehicles, ensuring compliance with the Byrd rule to prevent earmarks. The bill requires that a 'space vehicle' related to the Commercial Crew program be on display within 18 months at a NASA center. Rep. Randy Weber expressed intentions to include provisions for moving a particular retired shuttle within ongoing House discussions.
In 2011, the NASA Office of the Inspector General found no evidence of improper influence on NASA's vehicle selection process, highlighting one significant error favoring another museum.
The Senate bill's ambiguous wording avoids mentions of specific museums or vehicles, complying with the Byrd rule to prevent earmarks in reconciliation bills.
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