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.
Sponsored By: Representative Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would direct the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator to seek to establish the initial elements of a lunar outpost by December 31, 2030. It adds a new subsection (c) to Section 70505 of Title 51 to record that directive.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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NASA would seek lunar outpost elements
This bill would direct NASA to seek to establish the initial elements of a lunar outpost by December 31, 2030. The provision would not itself provide funding or set design details. If pursued, aerospace contractors, research institutions, and small space businesses could get contracts and jobs. The bill would not create new reporting requirements, penalties, or enforcement mechanisms.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Moore (NC)
NC • R
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Roll Call Votes
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