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RepublicanBill · H.R. 8187· House(119-HR-8187)

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.

Rep. Self
Age: 73 years
Texas
Introduced
4/2/2026
Last activity
4/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sponsored by
Keith Self
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 0
Science, Technology, Communications
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill proposes an amendment to title 51 of the United States Code. It directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to take action regarding a lunar outpost. Specifically, the Administrator must seek to establish the initial elements of said outpost. This goal must be pursued not later than December 31, 2030.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Does this put more into space exploration?+8

    The bill specifically mandates that NASA seek to establish the initial elements of a lunar outpost by 2030.

  • Does this put more money into scientific research?+4

    The directive to establish a lunar outpost necessitates increased investment and focus on scientific and space-related research.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+3

    The establishment of a lunar outpost involves significant space exploration activity which typically drives job creation in high-tech sectors.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.