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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- In committee
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- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- 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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