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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We have to recognize that there has been some serious mistakes made in the past before we can begin the process of moving forward.

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.

Veterans have to wait more than a year to receive benefits and when they do it is painstakingly problematic.

But we have to look at making sure that your employees, Mr. Jenkins, the ones that are performing are taken care of.