AAC-15-001-2022
In the Amending Congress
2/12/2022
The Maryland Mapper
Colonizing Mars Act
Preamble:
In order to maintain the security of the Human race, the colonization of other planets is a necessity. While the colonization of Mars is a difficult task it is a necessary one to propel Humanity into a new age of technology and space exploration.
Therefore:
Allow for cooperation with private cooperations to further space development.
a. NASA will be allowed to purchase technology and equipment from private entities.
2. The timeline for this project is a maximum of 20 years.
a. In order for this to be fulfilled there will need to be a permanent settlement and refueling station on the moon in the next 10 years.
3. Once Mars and the Moon are colonized similar environmental regulations that apply on Earth will on those planets.
4. The Outer Space Treaty ratification will be rescinded.
a. A similar treaty demilitarizing space will be accepted however.
5. 800 billion dollars will be used for this project over the next 20 years.
a. The funds do not have to be apportioned equally and can be used whenever needed
b. If more funds are needed the budget can be amended to account for the increase in funds.
6. Those who partake in the numerous expeditions to space after this act will be entitled to Veteran's benefits.
a. These include
i. Free college
ii. Veterans Administration Healthcare
iii. and any other privileges Veterans are afforded.
Earth is not eternal, but the human race is when we plan and explore to outer worlds to habitat. And this time we don't have to worry about indigenous people...