Congress has consistently provided more funding for the Orion and Space Launch System than the Obama administration has requested.

I consider American leadership in space as a matter of national pride but also national security.

We as a country are more dependent upon a peaceful, quiet and stable space environment than any other nation in the world.

I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 3370 when it hits the floor, hopefully next week.

the bill that we are gonna be introducing is paid for, it helps lead NFIP to become solvent, but it does it in a compassionate manner by not punishing those who have already played by the rules that FEMA and the local governments have set.

What recommendations would you make to FEMA to ensure our agricultural interests are protected and that we are prepared to respond in the event of a agro-terrorist attack or an epidemic?

The third-party liability risk-sharing regime, which we know today as indemnification, provided a much needed safety net.

As Chairman Palazzo pointed out, by working together we can develop bipartisan solutions to the various issues that face the commercial space sector.

The need for this provision at the time was clear, how can the FAA regulate an industry that does not exist?

I think, you know, it is unfair to all Americans that we need to get our financial affairs in order, and we have to do that by addressing the No. 1 driver of our deficits and our debt, and that is out-of-control mandatory spending, so that…

We must continue providing a framework for supporting the development of commercial space launch.

As we work to promote disaster preparedness and awareness, it is important we remember to equip every member of our communities.

I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania, as he is being called today, Colonel Perry, for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, the recent comments by Army leadership are as ridiculous as anything I have seen in quite some time. In a transparent…

I would like to thank Chairman Smith and Chairman Rogers for their work to put this bill together. This is a product of months of work on the part of our appropriators, under regular order, to give us the framework for this bill. I have…

Thank you, Congressman, and thank you so much for putting this Special Order together this evening for us to talk about the devastating effects the Biggert-Waters Act is going to have on flood insurance premiums just not along coastal…

They believe in their mission; they don't believe they are being well-managed.

I think these numbers are very powerful and indicate that, you know, a serious effort and investment needs to be made to change these things.

However, it is up to us as legislators to ensure our current regulatory environment is appropriate for the needs of the 21st Century and to make sure safety is paramount in the commercial spaceflight industry's endeavors.

This is why I support the commercial spaceflight industry: the creation of thousands of good paying jobs on U.S. soil and the continuation of America's legacy in space exploration and innovative technologies.

As Congress continues to look for ways to maintain the United States' preeminence in space and grow our economy, it is clear that the promise of the commercial space industry warrants additional attention.

And if we take the right steps, we won't be just launching rockets, we will be launching new careers, new industries, and new economic opportunities.

The Commercial Space Launch Act was passed nearly 30 years ago and was the turning point for the growth of the commercial space sector in our economy.

one of the reasons why the NASA Authorization Act is so important. It does establish a roadmap for NASA

The goal of this bill is to streamline the regulatory process for commercial spacecraft, ensuring that Americans remain a leader in commercial spaceflight.

It is heartbreaking and quite frankly makes me angry that the VA has so completely screwed up a medical center with the name of such a great supporter of our veterans.