119-hr-8187In Committee
To amend title 51, United States Code, to direct the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to seek to establish the initial elements of a lunar outpost, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by Self, Keith (Republican-TX-3) · House · Introduced Apr 2, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill directs NASA to establish the initial components of a permanent outpost on the Moon. The legislation amends existing space law to make this lunar outpost a formal agency objective.
Science, Technology, Communications
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
Apr 2, 2026
In Committee
Apr 2, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
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Self, Keith
Independent · TX-3
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