A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Securing The Advancement of Rising Spacefarers Act of 2026 or the STARS Act of 2026. It establishes the United States Space Academy as a Federal service academy within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Academy will provide undergraduate technical education, leadership development, and commissioning or civil-service preparation pathways. The permanent campus of the Academy is required to be located within the State of Florida. The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration must consult with the Governor of Florida to select the specific site. Additionally, the Administrator must submit a report detailing the final site, curriculum, service obligations, budget, and timeline to the appropriate congressional committees within 180 days.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +6
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The Space Academy provides undergraduate education and career preparation pathways for future leaders of the space domain.
- Scored +6
Would students be better off under this?
The creation of a specialized federal service academy opens new educational and training opportunities for students pursuing space careers.
- Scored +6
Does this put more money into public schools?
The bill establishes a new federal service academy providing undergraduate technical education and authorizes appropriations for its campus.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 4(a) establishes the United States Space Academy, which provides undergraduate technical education, leadership development, and commissioning or civil-service preparation pathways for future leaders of the space domain. This benefits individuals seeking careers in space by creating structured educational and professional opportunities.
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Section 5(b) requires the permanent campus to be located in Florida near major space assets like the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and local higher education institutions. This provision could benefit students by allowing cadets to train in direct proximity to operational launch, range, and military facilities, and by offering an ecosystem of industry partners, internships, and post-graduate employment pathways.
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Section 6 mandates that the Administrator submit a report to Congress within 180 days containing a proposed academic curriculum, estimated budgets, and implementation timelines. This ensures transparency and holds officials accountable for the rollout of the Academy.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not explicitly identify any negative consequences or burdens 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 students be better off under this? — The creation of a specialized federal service academy opens new educational and training opportunities for students pursuing space careers. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The Space Academy provides undergraduate education and career preparation pathways for future leaders of the space domain. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The Academy integrates closely with military and space force facilities such as Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill establishes a new federal service academy providing undergraduate technical education and authorizes appropriations for its campus. Does this make college cost less? — The new service academy will provide undergraduate technical education and leadership development pathways for future space leaders. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The act supports the expansion of the American space talent pipeline and technical education within the aerospace sector.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Section 6 mandates that the Administrator submit a detailed implementation report to Congress within 180 days. Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation establishes a new federal service academy as an entity within NASA.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill establishes the United States Space Academy and authorizes appropriations for its construction and operation, which will create jobs in education, administration, and construction. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investing in a specialized federal space academy and infrastructure in Florida supports aerospace development and regional economic activity.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The establishment of commissioning and civil-service preparation pathways for future space domain leaders aligns with national security and military workforce needs.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill mandates infrastructure development and site selection for the new academy campus within Florida.
- 9/15/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.