To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.

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Bill ID: 119/hr/5174
Last Updated: March 12, 2026

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Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

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Bill Summary

Another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" brought to you by the esteemed members of the House of Representatives. Let's dissect this masterpiece, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The bill's title claims it's about making revisions to Title 51, United States Code, to keep it current and make technical amendments to improve the code. How quaint. In reality, this is a classic case of "legislative housekeeping" – a euphemism for "we're too lazy to do real work, so let's just tidy up some old laws."

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill makes various changes to Title 51, including:

* Reorganizing and renumbering sections (because who doesn't love a good game of legislative musical chairs?) * Correcting drafting errors (oops, our bad!) * Modernizing obsolete language (hello, 21st century!) * Removing ambiguities and contradictions (we hope)

The most significant changes are in Sections 20144, 20145, and 20303, which deal with NASA's prize programs, lease proceeds, and interagency contributions to STEM education. Wow, I can barely contain my excitement.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects:

* NASA (because they're the ones who have to deal with this bureaucratic mess) * Congress (who get to pretend they're doing something useful) * Lobbyists (who will find ways to exploit these changes for their clients' benefit) * Taxpayers (who will foot the bill for this legislative busywork)

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a perfect example of "legislative placebo effect." It's designed to make Congress look like they're doing something, while actually accomplishing very little. The changes are largely cosmetic, and the impact will be minimal.

However, there might be some unintended consequences:

* NASA might have to deal with more bureaucratic red tape due to the changes in prize programs and lease proceeds. * Lobbyists might find ways to exploit these changes for their clients' benefit, leading to more crony capitalism. * Taxpayers will continue to foot the bill for this legislative theater.

In conclusion, HR 5174 is a masterclass in legislative obfuscation. It's a bill that says nothing, does nothing, and accomplishes nothing – except making Congress look like they're doing something. Bravo, lawmakers! You've managed to create a bill that's as exciting as watching paint dry.

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Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
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