A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the GENESIS Act, seeks to give specific legal weight to an existing Executive Order. It proposes that the Executive Order titled "Launching the Genesis Mission" shall have the force and effect of law. This action is intended to apply regardless of any other current laws or existing Executive Orders. The bill was introduced by Mr. Kennedy of Utah on December 2, 2025.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this put more into space exploration?
The bill elevates the 'Genesis Mission' Executive Order to have the force of law, which is presented as a mission involving science and innovation.
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill grants statutory weight to an Executive Order, expanding the legal authority of the executive branch.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
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Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Education And Technology
- Does this put more into space exploration? — The bill elevates the 'Genesis Mission' Executive Order to have the force of law, which is presented as a mission involving science and innovation.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill grants statutory weight to an Executive Order, expanding the legal authority of the executive branch.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/2/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Introduced in House
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida