Bill · S.Res. 309· Senate(119-SRES-309)
A resolution commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center and recognizing its continued leadership in the development of the Space Launch System and human space exploration.
- Introduced
- 6/26/2025
- Last activity
- 7/29/2025 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4856; text: 06/26/2025 CR S3566)
- Sponsored by
- Tommy Tuberville
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate
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 commemorates the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama. It recognizes the center's historical role in the Apollo program and its development of the Saturn V rocket. The document also acknowledges MSFC's contributions to missions such as Skylab, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the International Space Station. Additionally, it highlights the center's leadership in developing the Space Launch System (SLS) for the Artemis program. Finally, the resolution honors the workforce dedicated to advancing spaceflight for the United States.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this put more into space exploration?+5
The resolution explicitly commends leadership in human space exploration and the development of the Space Launch System.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The resolution notes that the center serves as an anchor for the aerospace industry, providing high-tech jobs.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+2
The resolution reaffirms support for the ongoing missions and research of the MSFC.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Opportunity and Jobs: The MSFC serves as an anchor for the aerospace industry, providing high-tech jobs and economic opportunity in the Tennessee Valley region and beyond. (Preamble)
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Educational Outreach: The center provides outreach to schools and universities, supporting STEM education. (Preamble)
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Space Exploration Advancements: Through the development of the Space Launch System, the center is helping the United States return humans to the Moon and prepare for future crewed missions to Mars. (Preamble)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in 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.
- Education And Technology
- Increases Space Exploration+5Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+2
- 7/29/2025
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4856; text: 06/26/2025 CR S3566)
- 6/26/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama