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HR8187119th CongressWALLET

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

Require NASA to seek establishing the initial elements of a lunar outpost by December 31, 2030. The bill would add a new subsection (c) titled "Elements" to 51 U.S.C. 70505 and direct the NASA Administrator to pursue the outpost elements described in subsection (a).

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  • NASA would have a formal, time‑bound directive to seek the initial elements of the lunar outpost by December 31, 2030.
  • The text ties the meaning of "initial elements" to the existing description in subsection (a), leaving the precise scope and details to that statutory context.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

NASA timeline for lunar outpost

If enacted, this bill would require the NASA Administrator to seek to establish the initial elements of the lunar outpost described in existing law by December 31, 2030. It would set a statutory deadline but would not appropriate funds, name contractors, or lay out a detailed plan. It would likely spur planning and potential work for aerospace companies, contractors, and related suppliers. The provision would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 4/16/2026

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