Thank you so much, Congressman Lewis. I also am always constantly in awe of our next presenter. I yield time to not only a wonderful sister in Congress but also a real leader in Congress, my mentor, the gentlelady from Texas, Sheila…
Terri Sewell
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Terri Sewell is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Alabama's 7th congressional district since 2011. She is the first African American woman elected to Congress from Alabama. Sewell has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare throughout her tenure. She is a member of the Democratic Party and has been an advocate for civil rights and voting access.
NASA's proposed budget indicates that there will be $138 million for education initiatives, including the Space Grant and Minority University Research programs.
The proposed budget for fiscal year 2012 also provides $1.8 billion to help develop a heavy-lift vehicle, the SLS, that will launch the crew.





