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Standard Summary
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H.R. 2422, titled the CAPE Canaveral Act, would require the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to move its headquarters from its current location to Brevard County, Florida, within one year after enactment. The bill’s short title references “Consolidating Aerospace Programs Efficiently at Canaveral,” signaling an objective to concentrate aerospace operations in the Canaveral area. The text provided includes only this relocation requirement and does not specify funding, logistics, staffing, or any additional conditions or authorities. If enacted, it would entail a significant shift of a major federal agency’s administrative center, with broad implications for personnel, facilities, and operations.
Key Points
- 1Short title: This Act may be cited as the CAPE Canaveral Act.
- 2Core mandate: Transfer NASA headquarters to Brevard County, Florida.
- 3Deadline: The transfer must occur not later than one year after enactment.
- 4Scope in text: The phrase “and for other purposes” is included, but no additional provisions are shown in the provided text.
- 5Implementation details absent: The bill does not specify funding, relocation logistics, workforce impacts, or security/operational considerations.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: NASA employees and contractors, and residents/businesses of Brevard County and the surrounding region; local and state government in Florida.Secondary group/area affected: Washington, D.C.-based federal workforce and operations (potential shift in federal presence and related jobs); the broader U.S. aerospace sector.Additional impacts: Budgetary and logistical implications (funding, real property, security, and transportation needs) and potential regional economic development or disruption depending on how the relocation is implemented and financed.
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