Today, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Science, Space, and Technology Committee approved an amendment to the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 declaring that United States policy requires the fullest possible commercial use of space and a growing and enduring human presence beyond Earth.  The amendment was offered by Space Subcommittee Chair Mike Haridopolos (R-Fl-8) and co-sponsored by Science Ranking Member George Whitesides, along with Reps Nick Begich, Mike Kennedy, Matt Van Epps.

A Space Frontier Foundation Lunch & Learn at the U.S. Capitol examined how commercial partnerships and lunar policy can support long-term U.S. leadership and sustainable development on the Moon.