Norma Torres (D-CA)
Honoring the crew of the Artemis II mission for their historic lunar flyby.
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution honors the crew of the Artemis II mission for their historic lunar flyby. The crew includes Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen. They launched from the Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026, using a Space Launch System rocket. The mission involved a 10-day journey that traveled 252,756 miles from Earth. The crew successfully demonstrated humanity's return to the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. Finally, the resolution supports declaring a "National Artemis II Mission Day" to commemorate the event.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +10
Does this put more into space exploration?
The resolution explicitly honors and commemorates a historic mission that advances human presence in space.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The resolution celebrates a major milestone in space exploration which inherently supports and highlights the value of scientific research.
- Scored +5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The resolution highlights Victor Glover as the first Black astronaut to travel to the Moon.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Commemoration of Achievement: The resolution supports the declaration of "National Artemis II Mission Day" to honor the historic 10-day lunar flyby (Section 2).
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Recognition of Human Progress: The mission demonstrated humanity's return to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, which opens doors for future lunar surface landings (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more into space exploration? — The resolution explicitly honors and commemorates a historic mission that advances human presence in space. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution celebrates a major milestone in space exploration which inherently supports and highlights the value of scientific research.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution highlights Victor Glover as the first Black astronaut to travel to the Moon. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution notes Christina Koch's historic achievement as the first woman to travel to the Moon's vicinity. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution acknowledges the military service of crew members Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman.
- 8/24/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.