Rep. David Thomas Votes for House Resolution Supporting Relocation of NASA Headquarters to Ohio

State Representative David Thomas (R–Jefferson) today voted for House Resolution 60 – legislation supporting the relocation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters to Cleveland, Ohio. 

“As Representative Ty Mathews said, ‘why not Ohio?’ I think Ohio would be an excellent state for NASA to invest in for the future,” said Thomas. 

The resolution highlights how Ohio is fully equipped and uniquely positioned to support NASA’s future success. As a leader in aerospace innovation, Ohio offers a highly skilled workforce and robust infrastructure – including international airports, railways, major highways, and a strong manufacturing base essential to aerospace development. Institutions such as NASA Glenn Research Center, NASA Neil Armstrong Test Facility and the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton lead the way in cutting-edge aerospace research, developing breakthrough technologies that advance both civilian and national security interests.

Additionally, the resolution underscores how Ohio is the birthplace of aviation and the home state to many of our nation's greatest pioneers in space exploration. Ohio’s expertise and background in aerospace engineering, propulsion systems, and cybersecurity makes it a strategic location to support NASA’s operations in coordination with the Department of Defense and private-sector partners.