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MOONSHOT Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 10:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7225

The MOONSHOT Act of 2022, also known as Bill 117 hr 7225, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of advancing research and development in the field of space exploration. The bill aims to increase funding for NASA and other space agencies to support ambitious missions to explore the moon and beyond.

Specifically, the MOONSHOT Act of 2022 allocates additional resources to NASA for the development of new technologies and spacecraft that will enable humans to return to the moon and eventually travel to Mars. The bill also calls for increased collaboration between NASA and private space companies to accelerate progress in space exploration.

In addition to funding for space exploration, the MOONSHOT Act of 2022 includes provisions to support STEM education and workforce development in the United States. The bill aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers to pursue careers in space exploration by providing scholarships, internships, and other opportunities for students interested in STEM fields. Overall, the MOONSHOT Act of 2022 represents a bipartisan effort to prioritize space exploration and scientific innovation in the United States. By investing in research and development in the field of space exploration, the bill aims to ensure that the US remains a leader in space exploration and continues to push the boundaries of human knowledge and discovery.

Congressional Summary of HR 7225

Maintaining Objectionable Orders Narrows the Sick's Hope for Organ Transplants Act of 2022 or the MOONSHOT Act of 2022

This bill prohibits hospitals, as a condition of Medicare participation, from removing an individual from an organ transplant list, refusing to add an individual to a list, or otherwise adjusting the status of an individual on a list, based on whether the individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Current Status of Bill HR 7225

Bill HR 7225 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2022. Bill HR 7225 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2022.  Bill HR 7225's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 25, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7225

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7225

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Health information and medical records
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Medicare
- Organ and tissue donation and transplantation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7225

MOONSHOT Act of 2022
MOONSHOT Act of 2022
Maintaining Objectionable Orders Narrows the Sick’s Hope for Organ Transplants Act of 2022
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit hospitals from removing individuals from organ transplant lists based on vaccination status.

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