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House bill · H.R. 6638 (119th Congress)

To require a report on merits and options for establishing an institute relating to space resources, and for other purposes.

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Dec 11, 2025

Sponsor: Valerie P. Foushee (U.S. Representative, NC-4, Democratic)

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Summary

Would require NASA and the Department of Commerce to jointly report to House and Senate committees within 180 days on the merits of, and options for, establishing an institute focused on space resources.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

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House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Dec 11, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. Dec 11, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

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  3. Dec 11, 2025

    Referred to committee

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

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