Bill · H.R. 2422· House(119-HR-2422)
CAPE Canaveral Act
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Byron Donalds
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Consolidating Aerospace Programs Efficiently at Canaveral Act," proposes a major shift for NASA. It requires the headquarters of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to be moved to Brevard County, Florida. This transfer must be completed within one year after the Act is enacted.
Yes
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
Relocating a major agency headquarters likely stimulates job growth and economic activity in the destination county.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+2
The relocation of a large federal institution can provide a regional economic stimulus.
Does this put more into space exploration?+2
Centralizing NASA headquarters near spaceflight hubs like Cape Canaveral may enhance space exploration efficiency.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups listed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Space Exploration+2
- 8/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/1/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 3/31/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 3/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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