House Bill 870
115th Congress(2017-2018)
REAL Space Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 3, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
870
Congress
115
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Reasserting American Leadership in Space Act or the REAL Space Act
This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to plan to return to the Moon by 2023 and to develop a sustained human presence there in order to promote exploration, commerce, science, and U.S. preeminence in space as a stepping stone for future exploration of Mars and other destinations.
February 3, 2017
04/25/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
02/03/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
02/03/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:59 PM