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.

United States119th CongressHR-8187House of Representatives
Updated: Apr 2, 2026

Summary

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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  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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