On the recordDecember 20, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the bipartisan NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2018 facilitates commercial access to NASA infrastructure and facilities. NASA's enhanced use lease authority gives NASA a crucial tool to partner with the private sector. For instance, NASA used EUL authority to lease SpaceX, the historic Apollo and Space Shuttle launch Pad 39A, promoting the transition from all-government space activities to commercial ventures. I would like to thank Senator Roger Wicker for his initiative on this bill which allows NASA to continue to implement this key authority while Congress works out a long-term solution to NASA's use of excess property. Mr. Speaker, I urge its support, and I reserve the balance of my time.
