HR8187Referred to Committee

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.

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119th
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2026-04-02
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

2026-04-02

Bill Summary

The bill would direct NASA to work toward building the first permanent structures and facilities on the Moon that could support human presence and scientific research. This would involve developing the initial infrastructure needed for a lunar outpost, such as habitats, power systems, and equipment for astronauts and scientists to use. The effort would advance American space exploration capabilities and potentially support future missions to the Moon and beyond.

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Science, Technology, Communications
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