{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://mikekennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-kennedy-introduces-legislation-power-future-american-space-dominance", "Rep. Kennedy Introduces Legislation to Power the Future of American Space Dominance", "2026-06-09", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "UT", "Mike Kennedy", "K000403", "mikekennedy.house.gov", "mikekennedy", "https://mikekennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) introduced the Powering the Future of American Space Dominance Act to help advance American space exploration through the development of nuclear power and propulsion technologies. Congressman Tim Moore (NC-04) is an original co-sponsor.\n\nNASA's long-term plans for the Moon and Mars depend on power systems. Advanced nuclear is a clear answer, delivering the constant, resilient power needed to keep astronauts and mission-critical equipment operating in the harsh conditions of deep space. It is the same class of compact, advanced reactor technology that Utah is proving out today, including the testing underway in Kennedy's own district.\n\nThe Powering the Future of American Space Dominance Act establishes a framework to develop advanced lunar power systems, nuclear reactors and other technologies critical to America\u2019s Moon-to-Mars objectives. Its overarching goal is to ensure the United States develops the reliable power and propulsion systems necessary for astronauts to safely expand humanity\u2019s presence deeper into space.\n\n\u201cUtah is already proving that advanced nuclear power works. To take this technology into deep space, we need a sustained national commitment and seamless coordination between government and industry,\u201d said Congressman Mike Kennedy. \u201cI fully support NASA\u2019s missions and I believe Utah is ready to lead the nation in both the power and the propulsion that the future of space exploration demands.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe race to lead the next generation of space exploration is already underway, and the United States cannot afford to fall behind,\u201d said Congressman Tim Moore. \u201cReliable nuclear power will be essential to sustaining operations on the Moon, reaching Mars, and maintaining America's leadership in space. This legislation helps ensure our nation is prepared for the challenges of deep space exploration and supports the technologies needed to get us there.\u201d\n\nThe legislation establishes a framework for NASA to partner with commercial providers in the development of nuclear space technologies critical to the nation\u2019s Moon-to-Mars objectives. These partnerships will support the creation of advanced lunar power systems, nuclear reactors and other infrastructure needed to sustain long-term space missions.\n\nCongressman Kennedy has previously supported legislation designed to strengthen accountability and oversight between Congress and NASA. Building on those efforts, this legislation advances NASA\u2019s development and use of nuclear propulsion and power systems for deep space exploration while establishing clear mechanisms for transparency and congressional oversight.\n\n\u201cContrary to what you may hear in the media, there are practical solutions coming out of Congress,\u201d said Congressman Mike Kennedy. \u201cWhen the political will exists to collaborate across party lines toward a common goal, this body works. One of my goals in Congress is to find the members willing to get these practical initiatives moving forward, and this bill is one of them\u201d", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://mikekennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-kennedy-introduces-legislation-power-future-american-space-dominance"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.6054998375475407, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}