Opening Statement:
Full Committee Markup of:
H.R. 272 - ASTRO Act - favorably reported to the House by a vote of 35-0
Provides for transportation of government astronauts after they return to Earth. Currently, the NASA Administrator must approve each astronaut’s ground transportation until they are medically cleared to drive.
H.R. 6219 - ASCEND Act - favorably reported to the House by a vote of 37-0
Directs the NASA Administrator to establish a commercial satellite data acquisition program with NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. The bill allows the Administrator to procure Earth remote sensing data from commercial providers to help fulfill the agency’s need. Additionally, the bill requires the Administrator to submit a report to Congress about the commercial agreements signed by the Administrator.
- Amendment #058 to H.R. 6219, Offered by Ms. Sykes (D-OH) - Passed by Voice Vote
Ensures widest data use consistent with program goals
H.R. 7687 - NASA Streamlining Partnerships - favorably reported to the House by a vote of 37-0
Allows NASA to receive funds from other federal agencies for scientific or engineering research and education. These funds will be limited to the awarding of grants or cooperative agreements. The bill requires NASA to report to Congress on the amount of funds transferred to NASA and how those funds were utilized.
H.R. 4152 – Space Resources Institute Act - favorably reported to the House by a vote of 37-0
Directs the NASA Administrator and the Secretary of Commerce to submit a report to Congress on the merits and feasibility of establishing either a virtual or physical space resources institute. The bill directs the Secretary and Administrator to identify risks and encourage the distribution of space resources. Additionally, the bill directs the Administrator and Secretary to explore the potential benefits of partnering with institutes of higher education and industry.
- Amendment #052 to H.R. 4152, Offered by Ms. Lee (D-PA) - Passed by Voice Vote
On page 2, beginning line 18, insert the following: "(3) Research to maximize the responsible use of space resources.”
H.R. 7630 - ANCHOR Act - favorably reported to the House by a vote of 38-0
Improves cyberinfrastructure and communication capabilities of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet and provides necessary updates to safeguard oceanographic research in remote locations. Research vessels extend America's ability to make observations and conduct scientific research globally and require reliable and secure digital networking and communications for effective scientific practices.
H.R. 7686 – To Clarify the Definition of Foreign Country for Purposes of Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment - favorably reported to the House by a vote of 38-0
Updates the definition of “malign foreign talent recruitment programs” included in the CHIPS and Science Act to provide clarity to our federal research agencies and universities as they identify and address threats to our scientific research enterprise.
- Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 7686, Offered by Mr. Lucas (R-OK) - Passed by Voice Vote
Technical clarification to the location of the definition referenced -
Amendment #139 to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 7686, Offered by Ms. Tenney (R-NY) - Withdrawn
Adds "foreign entities of concern" to the definition of "malign foreign talent recruitment programs"
H.R. 7073 – Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act - favorably reported to the House by a vote of 36-0
Improves public-private partnerships and increases federal research, development, and demonstration related to the evolution of next-generation pipeline systems.
- Amendment #053 to H.R. 7073, Offered by Ms. Lee (D-PA) - Passed by Voice Vote
Prioritizes projects that can reduce environmental impacts of pipelines and associated infrastructure -
Amendment #027 to H.R. 7073, Offered by Mr. Weber (R-TX) - Passed by Voice Vote
Manager's Amendment
H.R. 7685 - IMPACT Act - favorably reported to the House by a vote of 38-0
Strengthens and enhances the competitiveness of American industry through the research and development of advanced technologies to improve the efficiency of cement, concrete, and asphalt production.
- Amendment #032 to H.R. 7685, Offered by Mr. Miller (R-OH) - Passed by Voice Vote
Manager's Amendment -
Amendment #039 to H.R. 7685, Offered by Mr. Sorensen (D-IL) - Withdrawn
To add further sections to align the bill with the bipartisan Senate version