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.
This bill proposes an amendment to title 51, United States Code , specifically targeting Section 70505. Its primary purpose is to direct the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to actively work towards establishing the foundational components of a lunar outpost. The legislation sets a specific deadline for this endeavor, requiring the Administrator to seek to establish these initial elements no later than December 31, 2030 . This directive aims to accelerate the development and deployment of a sustained human presence on the Moon, marking a significant step in lunar exploration and infrastructure development.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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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.
USA119th CongressHR-8187| House
| Updated: 4/2/2026
This bill proposes an amendment to title 51, United States Code , specifically targeting Section 70505. Its primary purpose is to direct the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to actively work towards establishing the foundational components of a lunar outpost. The legislation sets a specific deadline for this endeavor, requiring the Administrator to seek to establish these initial elements no later than December 31, 2030 . This directive aims to accelerate the development and deployment of a sustained human presence on the Moon, marking a significant step in lunar exploration and infrastructure development.