Bill · H.Res. 810· House(119-HRES-810)
Honoring José Moreno Hernández, who served as a NASA astronaut and continues to be an inspirational voice on the importance of perseverance and a defining example of Hispanic American contributions in STEM.
- Introduced
- 10/14/2025
- Last activity
- 10/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- George Whitesides
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 honors Jose Moreno Hernandez for his service and contributions. He is recognized as a former NASA astronaut who demonstrated significant perseverance. The text highlights his background as the son of immigrant farmworkers and his advanced engineering degrees. It notes his work in developing digital mammography systems to improve breast cancer detection. Additionally, the resolution mentions his space mission aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. Finally, it recognizes his ongoing role as an educator and advocate for STEM.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+1
The resolution celebrates the subject as a defining example of Hispanic American achievement in STEM.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+1
The resolution honors the son of immigrant farmworkers who achieved significant success in science and space exploration.
Does this put more into space exploration?+1
The resolution recognizes the subject's significant career and contributions to space exploration as a NASA astronaut.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Medical Advancements: While at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Jose Moreno Hernandez helped develop the first full-field digital mammography system, which improves the early detection of breast cancer. (Whereas clause 3)
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Inspiration and Representation: He serves as an inspirational voice and an advocate for the next generation of Americans in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), providing a defining example of Hispanic American contributions. (Whereas clauses 1 and 6; Resolved clause 1)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Immigrants+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Space Exploration+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 10/14/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.