Florida’s U.S. senators have introduced legislation seeking to relocate the headquarters of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from Washington, D.C., to Brevard County, Florida.

The Consolidating Aerospace Programs Efficiently at Canaveral Act, or CAPE Canaveral Act, is sponsored by Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody, who a stated in an issued release that the move would increase efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen collaboration between NASA and private aerospace firms.

“Moving to Florida will not only save Americans’ tax dollars, it will enhance efficiency and streamline operations in this important industry with proximity to private-sector partners and a top-tier workforce ready to help America reach its space exploration goals,” said Scott. “We have worked hard to make Florida the thriving aerospace hub it is today, and I look forward to the quick passage of our legislation and welcoming NASA to the best state in the nation!”

Moody echoed similar sentiments, noting the proposal’s potential to reduce taxpayer expenditures while bolstering Florida’s position as a leading state for aerospace innovation.

“Establishing NASA’s headquarters within the Space Coast will bridge the bureaucracy gap from the top down and bring stakeholders together. Florida is the gateway to space and this commonsense proposal would save taxpayers money, encourage collaboration with private space companies, and tap into Florida’s talented workforce to spur further innovation. As stewards of taxpayer dollars, we must ensure that any new building will be filled with employees—not empty like we have been seeing in Washington the last four years.”

The legislation follows remarks given by Gov. Ron DeSantis in January, in which he asserted that relocating NASA’s headquarters to Florida would promote fiscally responsible governance. DeSantis reaffirmed his support for the move in February, posting on X in response to a statement by Moody advocating for the relocation.

This is a no-brainer for [DOGE],” the governor said. “Right now the Feds are planning on a building a new, expensive headquarters in DC for NASA — even though very few NASA employees have showed up to the current DC office over the past four years!”

The bill mandates that the relocation be completed within one year of its enactment, directing NASA to transfer its central administrative functions to a new facility in Brevard County. The county is home to the Kennedy Space Center and a concentration of aerospace contractors and has seen significant investment in space infrastructure, including commercial partnerships with companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin.