Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8187

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.

NASA: Building a Base on the Moon

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for review. No further actions or hearings have been scheduled at this time. It is considered active but is not moving forward quickly.

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Key Points

This bill tells NASA to start building the first parts of a permanent base on the moon. The goal is to have the basic setup ready by December 31, 2030.
NASA is already working on missions to return humans to the moon. This law would make building a physical outpost a specific requirement with a clear deadline.
A moon base would help astronauts stay on the moon for longer periods. It would also serve as a starting point for future missions to Mars.
The bill does not list a specific cost, but building on the moon is very expensive. NASA would need to use its current budget or ask for more money from Congress to meet this goal.

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Milestones

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Apr 2, 2026House

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

Apr 2, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

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.

Bill NumberHR 8187

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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