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Ohio Senate unanimously backs resolution to encourage moving NASA headquarters to Ohio
Summary
The Ohio Senate adopted a resolution supporting a possible relocation of NASA's headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Ohio, citing the state's aerospace history, research facilities and logistics advantages.
The Ohio Senate on April 1 adopted Senate Resolution 68, a nonbinding measure encouraging relocation of NASA’s national headquarters to Ohio.
Senator Rogner, the resolution sponsor, argued Ohio’s historical ties to aviation and proximity to NASA and aerospace facilities make the state a logical home for NASA headquarters. The resolution passed unanimously on a 32-0 roll call.
Senator Rogner said Ohioans have led U.S. aviation and space efforts and highlighted in-state assets including NASA’s Glenn Research Center and facilities tied to the nation’s aerospace infrastructure. "NASA should be headquartered in Ohio," Rogner said on the floor. He listed Ohio figures and institutions tied to flight and space research and said a headquarters move would lower operating costs and boost access to testing and workforce resources.
Supporters framed the resolution as economic development and workforce development policy. Senator Blackshear said a relocation would "bring thousands of jobs" and could expand STEM pipelines for Ohio students. Senator Antonio echoed support, pointing to the research and visitor facilities at NASA Glenn as assets for the state.
The resolution is symbolic; it requests action by federal authorities and expresses the Senate’s position in support of relocation. It notes the current headquarters lease in Washington, D.C., expires in August 2028 but does not create statutory or fiscal authority to effect a move. The resolution lists state and local organizations that support the concept, including the governor and members of the congressional delegation.
Vote: adopted by roll call, 32 yays, 0 nays.
The resolution directs no state agency to take concrete steps; subsequent action by the governor’s office, congressional delegation, or federal agencies would be required to pursue a relocation.
