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H.R. 4218 (100th)

Space Settlement Act of 1988

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Introduced

22 March 1988

Last action

25 March 1988 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications.

Sponsors

Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16], Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8], Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH], Rep. Konnyu, Ernest L. [R-CA-12], Rep. Davis, Jack [R-IL-4], Rep. Nagle, Dave R, [D-IA-3]

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28 August 2025

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Summary

Space Settlement Act of 1988 - Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to include as part of the national space program's policy and purpose the congressional declaration that the extension of human life into extraterrestrial space for the purposes of advancing science, exploration, and development will enhance the general welfare on earth and will eventually lead to space settlements (human communities with substantial independence from earth) that will further accomplish scientific purposes. Directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to: (1) obtain, produce, and disseminate technological and other information addressing the significant issues associated with the establishment of space settlements; and (2) report biennially to the President and to the Congress on specified topics relating to space settlements, including applied technologies, international cooperation, finance, and pertinent sociopolitical and legal concerns. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 22 March 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 March 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 March 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 March 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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