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

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6638 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6638 To require a report on merits and options for establishing an institute relating to space resources, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 11, 2025 Mrs. Foushee (for herself and Mr. Webster of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require a report on merits and options for establishing an institute relating to space resources, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT ON MERITS AND OPTIONS FOR ESTABLISHING AN INSTITUTE RELATING TO SPACE RESOURCES. (a) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Secretary of Commerce shall jointly submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the merits of, and options for, establishing an institute relating to space resources to advance the objectives of NASA and the Department of Commerce in maintaining United States preeminence in space. Such objectives shall include the following: (1) Identifying, developing, and distributing space resources, including by encouraging the development of foundational science, industrial capability, and technology. (2) Reducing the technological and business risks associated with identifying, developing, and distributing space resources. (3) Research to maximize the responsible use of space resources. (4) Developing options for using space r