George Whitesides (D-CA)
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the rollout of Space Shuttle Enterprise from the Rockwell International plant in Palmdale, California.
A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 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
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What this bill would do
This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the rollout of the Space Shuttle Enterprise. It highlights the history of how the first Space Shuttle orbiter was built, named, and tested. The text honors the engineers, technicians, and workers who contributed to the project in California. It also recognizes the Space Shuttle program's contributions to American scientific achievement and space exploration. Finally, the resolution encourages the people of the United States to celebrate the historic role of California's aerospace workforce.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +1
Would business owners be better off under this?
The resolution recognizes the achievements of the aerospace industrial workforce and manufacturers.
- Scored +1
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The resolution recognizes the industrial and economic contributions of the Palmdale and Antelope Valley region.
- Scored +1
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The resolution celebrates the aerospace workforce and innovation central to the Antelope Valley region.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring workers: The resolution honors the engineers, technicians, and workers of the Antelope Valley and the broader aerospace community who contributed to the design, construction, and testing of Enterprise, which is noted in resolved clause (2).
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Encouraging celebration: The text encourages the people of the United States to celebrate the historic role of California's aerospace workforce in the nation's space program, as stated in resolved clause (4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None identified: The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The resolution recognizes the achievements of the aerospace industrial workforce and manufacturers. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution celebrates the aerospace workforce and innovation central to the Antelope Valley region. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The resolution recognizes the industrial and economic contributions of the Palmdale and Antelope Valley region.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The resolution recognizes the industrial legacy of the aerospace manufacturing sector in California. Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution honors the historic aerospace workforce that drove industrial activity in the Antelope Valley.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution highlights how the Space Shuttle program advanced scientific research and technological innovation.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution highlights the enduring importance of the Antelope Valley as a center for aerospace innovation.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution mentions the proximity and historical link to Edwards Air Force Base.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The resolution celebrates the industrial and economic history of the Antelope Valley region.
- 9/16/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Vince FongRepublican · California
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California