Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR37

Introduced
1/13/25  

Caption

This resolution expresses recognition that the Air Force’s Strategic Basing Action process complied with law and policy and was justified in identifying Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred permanent location for Space Command Headquarters.

Impact

The resolution affirms the findings of the Strategic Basing Action, which was conducted to assess the best locations for the U.S. Space Command based on factors such as mission capacity and community support. The selection of Huntsville demonstrates a commitment to utilizing a location that offers a qualified workforce and cost-effective infrastructure. However, the recent decision by the Biden administration to potentially relocate the headquarters to Colorado Springs has sparked controversy and intensified debate around military basing strategies and regional priorities.

Summary

House Resolution 37 recognizes the fourth anniversary of the announcement made by the Trump administration's Secretary of the Air Force, designating Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred location for the United States Space Command Headquarters. This resolution reflects ongoing discussions regarding the strategic basing actions that have taken place since the original announcement in 2021, specifically emphasizing the significance of Huntsville's location in terms of military readiness and national security.

Contention

Noteworthy points of contention include the criticism directed at the current administration for disregarding the strategic assessments that favored Huntsville. Proponents of the resolution argue that proceeding with the original plan is crucial for ensuring military effectiveness and operational efficiency. Detractors, however, may view this as a politically motivated action that could neglect the potential benefits of alternative locations, raising questions about transparency and stakeholder input in the decision-making process.

Congress_id

119-HRES-37

Policy_area

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced_date

2025-01-13

Companion Bills

US SR23

Identical bill This resolution expresses recognition that the Air Force’s Strategic Basing Action process complied with law and policy and was justified in identifying Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred permanent location for Space Command Headquarters.

Previously Filed As

US HR243

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US HR1021

Providing the sense of the House of Representatives that the political persecution of President Donald J. Trump is morally unjustifiable and has damaged institutional trust to an extraordinary degree; that the Biden administration's weaponization of the Federal Government against Donald Trump, the Republican Party's nominee for President in 2024, must end; that those responsible for the persecution of Donald Trump within the Biden administration must be held accountable by Congress; and that the United States would benefit enormously from having Donald J. Trump inaugurated once again as the President of the United States on January 20, 2025.

US HR1315

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Supreme Court of the United States should use its powers under the All Writs Act to protect its jurisdiction and bring the questions of Federal and constitutional law and equity before the Court for resolution with all deliberate speed and possible urgency.

US HR1485

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the third Friday of September shall be recognized as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day".

US HR909

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US HR525

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US HR64

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US SR117

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US SR808

A resolution congratulating and expressing gratitude to Commander Jeremy Robertson and the crew of the USS Carney for the exemplary and historic performance during their 235-day deployment to the United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa and the United States Naval Forces Central Command.

US HR95

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Similar Bills

US SR23

This resolution expresses recognition that the Air Force’s Strategic Basing Action process complied with law and policy and was justified in identifying Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred permanent location for Space Command Headquarters.

AL SJR63

Urging the Trump Administration, the United States Secretary of Defense, and the United States Secretary of the Air Force to establish a permanent headquarters for the United States Space Command at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama

AL SJR94

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AL HJR69

URGING THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO AFFIRM REDSTONE ARSENAL AS THE FUTURE LOCATION OF THE U.S. SPACE COMMAND.

LA SR43

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