Bill · H.Res. 1557· House(119-HRES-1557)
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the rollout of Space Shuttle Enterprise from the Rockwell International plant in Palmdale, California.
- Introduced
- 9/16/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- George Whitesides
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the rollout of the Space Shuttle Enterprise. It highlights the history of how the first Space Shuttle orbiter was built, named, and tested. The text honors the engineers, technicians, and workers who contributed to the project in California. It also recognizes the Space Shuttle program's contributions to American scientific achievement and space exploration. Finally, the resolution encourages the people of the United States to celebrate the historic role of California's aerospace workforce.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
The resolution recognizes the achievements of the aerospace industrial workforce and manufacturers.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The resolution recognizes the industrial and economic contributions of the Palmdale and Antelope Valley region.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
The resolution celebrates the aerospace workforce and innovation central to the Antelope Valley region.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring workers: The resolution honors the engineers, technicians, and workers of the Antelope Valley and the broader aerospace community who contributed to the design, construction, and testing of Enterprise, which is noted in resolved clause (2).
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Encouraging celebration: The text encourages the people of the United States to celebrate the historic role of California's aerospace workforce in the nation's space program, as stated in resolved clause (4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None identified: The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 9/16/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Vince FongRepublican · California
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California