Bill · S.Res. 23· Senate(119-SRES-23)
A resolution recognizing the 4th anniversary of the Trump administration's Secretary of the Air Force announcing Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred location for United States Space Command Headquarters.
- Introduced
- 1/13/2025
- Last activity
- 1/13/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Tommy Tuberville
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the 4th anniversary of the announcement that Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, was the preferred location for United States Space Command Headquarters. It highlights the Strategic Basing Action process used by the Trump administration to select this site. The resolution claims Redstone Arsenal consistently ranked as the top location based on several evaluation factors. It further notes that the Biden administration chose a different location despite these findings. Ultimately, the resolution seeks to commend the previous administration's selection process and condemn the current administration's decision. It calls on the incoming second Trump administration to move the headquarters to Huntsville.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would people in cities be better off under this?+5
The resolution argues that Huntsville's infrastructure and workforce make it a superior site for major federal investments.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The resolution claims that choosing Redstone Arsenal would align with findings of lower initial and recurring costs to the Department of Defense.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The relocation of a major command headquarters would likely stimulate the local business economy in Huntsville.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Security and Fiscal Responsibility: The resolution states that the Strategic Basing Action was focused on ensuring the national security and fiscal responsibility of the United States (Resolution, Clause 2).
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Well-being of Service Members: The text claims the selection process focused on the well-being of service members and their families (Resolution, Clause 2).
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Economic and Infrastructure Benefits for Huntsville: The text notes that Huntsville provided a large, qualified workforce, quality schools, and superior infrastructure (Whereas clause regarding Strategic Basing Action findings).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Disregard of Selection Findings: The resolution asserts that the Biden administration disregarded the findings of the Strategic Basing Action by choosing the fifth-best location (Resolution, Clause 3).
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Selection of an Inferior Location: The text characterizes the decision to base the headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as a "disastrous decision" (Resolution, Clause 4).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+5Good For Business Owners+3Good For Rural Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 1/13/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama