George E. Brown, Jr. Near-Earth Object Survey Act

The George E. Brown, Jr. Near-Earth Object Survey Act directs NASA to establish a formal program for tracking asteroids and comets that pose a potential threat to Earth. Specifically, the bill tasks the agency with identifying and cataloging at least 90 percent of near-Earth objects that are 140 meters or larger in diameter. By monitoring these objects, the legislation aims to provide the federal government with the necessary data to warn the public of potential impacts and develop strategies to mitigate or prevent a collision.