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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.

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US HR 8187 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Apr 2, 2026

What it does

This bill would direct NASA’s Administrator to work toward establishing the initial elements of a lunar outpost by December 31, 2030, by amending Title 51 of the United States Code. It specifically adds a new subsection requiring the Administrator to seek to establish these initial elements, building on existing provisions related to lunar exploration. The bill affects NASA and its lunar exploration efforts, setting a deadline for progress toward a sustained human presence on the Moon. It was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for further consideration.

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    Apr 2, 2026

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    In committee · Apr 2, 2026

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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. | 52