Brian Babin

Human exploration of Mars is a very important--it is the big--the big goal, the ultimate goal is to get to Mars by 2033, if not sooner.

This amendment represents a good-faith effort to incorporate constructive feedback received from stakeholders after the introduction of the bill.

The proposed $474 million cut to earth sciences for Fiscal Year 2019 is deeply concerning when NASA's earth science data played a key role in informing our response to a number of natural disasters that wreaked havoc this past year.

However, I have concerns about how a rushed markup process can help us reach that goal together.

The future of ISS is a major policy issue and one that deserves the Committee's oversight.

But what bothers me and what has me concerned about today's NASA authorization bill under consideration is that both I and my colleagues received this bill on Friday.

I thank Chairman Smith for his leadership and guidance in reaffirming our national commitment to the exploration and use of space.

It is critically important that we see a more detailed plan before steps are taken to sunset the ISS.

The ISS is the jewel in the crown of America's space program.

It's an honor and a privilege to bring the NASA 2018 authorization to this Committee today.

Cooperation on the peaceful uses of outer space is special.

This legislation would reinforce the bond between the United States and Israel and advance our common goals of discovery, inspiration and exploration.

I support this amendment and I urge my colleagues to do the same, and I yield back, Mr. Chairman.

This promise is threatened by expansive unchecked regulatory authority.

Innovative American companies are pushing the boundaries.

The American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act is a common-sense bipartisan bill that streamlines regulatory processes.

I strongly support this bill and urge my colleagues to do the same.

I strongly support H.R. 2809, the American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act of 2017.

I believe that increasing cooperation between NASA and our allies is vital.

I strongly recommend this bill and urge my colleagues to support it.

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Reclaiming my time, I thank the chairman. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Babin). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 5…

Absolutely. In the right way, I certainly would support that. Mr. DeFAZIO. Reclaiming my time, I thank the gentleman. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title I, add the following: SEC. __. AUTHORIZATION OF FEDERALLY MAINTAINED TRIBUTARY CHANNELS…

I urge the passage of my amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Babin). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Babin…