Establish Initial Lunar Outpost Elements

Summary#

This bill amends section 70505 of title 51, United States Code. It directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to seek to establish the initial elements of a lunar outpost. The bill sets a deadline of December 31, 2030 for that effort.

What it means for you#

If enacted, NASA would be required to try to put the first parts of a lunar outpost in place by the end of 2030. The bill text does not say which specific components, locations on the Moon, or contractors would be involved.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on costs or funding is included in the bill text. The bill does not specify an appropriation or source of funds.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information on supporters' statements or detailed justifications is included in the bill text. The bill was introduced by Representative Keith Self and cosponsored by Tim Moore.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information on opposition statements or detailed objections is included in the bill text.