Bills · HR 4065
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4065Government buildings, facilities, and propertyMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act
INTRO JUN 20· LAST ACTION JUN 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it changes where a significant piece of American history and a symbol of space exploration is displayed. If it becomes law, it would shift the cultural and educational impact of the Space Shuttle Discovery from one major metropolitan area to another. For the D.C. area, it means losing an iconic exhibit, while for Houston, it represents bringing a piece of space heritage closer to a major NASA operational center, potentially inspiring more young people in Texas to pursue STEM fields.
Without this bill, the Space Shuttle Discovery would remain at the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center, continuing to serve visitors there. Enacting the bill would incur significant costs associated with transporting the massive shuttle, and would require new infrastructure and operational plans for its display in Houston, funded by taxpayers. It sparks a debate about the best location for such artifacts to maximize public access and educational value.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Space Shuttle Discovery to be moved from the Smithsonian Institution's museum near Washington, D.C., to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
This provision dictates the primary action of the bill, relocating a major historical artifact.
PROVISION 02
Mandates a joint plan from NASA and the Smithsonian for the transfer, including an estimated timeline and costs, to be submitted to Congress within 90 days.
This ensures transparency and accountability for the complex and potentially expensive relocation process.
PROVISION 03
Stipulates that the shuttle must be placed on public exhibition within five miles of the Johnson Space Center to advance STEM learning.
This provision clarifies the intended purpose and accessibility of the shuttle after its relocation.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes an unspecified amount of money to be appropriated to NASA to cover the costs of carrying out the transfer.
This allows for funding of the project but does not specify a cap, potentially allowing for significant public expenditure.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 20
Introduced in House
JUN 20
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4065
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 20, 2025
Last actionJun 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 20, 2025
House BillHR 4065Government buildings, facilities, and propertyMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act
INTRODUCED JUN 20, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 20, 2025
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READING
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