Florida Representative Daniel Webster, alongside Byron Donalds and 11 other members of Florida’s congressional delegation, has introduced the CAPE Canaveral Act. This legislative proposal aims to relocate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) headquarters to Florida.
Representative Webster highlighted the historic relationship between Florida and NASA, noting, “For more than six decades, Florida and NASA have shared a unique and enduring partnership. From the Mercury and Apollo programs to the Space Shuttle era and today’s Artemis program, Cape Canaveral has been the launching point for America’s most ambitious achievements in space.”
Webster elaborated on the benefits of such a move, stating that Florida’s direct access to premier launch sites, strategic geographic advantage, and thriving aerospace industry would enhance NASA’s mission and efficiency. Additionally, he mentioned the potential economic opportunities that could arise from the relocation. “Relocating NASA’s headquarters to Florida’s Space Coast recognizes this history and positions the agency for even greater success,” he added.
The CAPE Canaveral Act has garnered support from several additional cosponsors, including representatives from both the Republican and Democratic parties within Florida, such as Mario Diaz-Balart, Jared Moskowitz, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, Scott Franklin, Maria Salazar, Carlos Gimenez, Brian Mast, Darren Soto, John Rutherford, Cory Mills, and Vern Buchanan.
