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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.

IntroducedScience, Technology, Communications
IntroducedDec 11, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Dec 11, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 6638 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as introduced in the House (Dec 11, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 1 Report on merits and options for establishing an institute relating to space resources
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

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    What it does

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    What has happened

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    1. Dec 11, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Cosponsors

    • Daniel Webster R-FL-11