Lamar Smith: “I thank Representative Abraham for his initiative on this legislation.”

With clear Congressional direction, strong White House leadership, and NASA's tremendous expertise, we have all the resources available to make significant progress in human space exploration.

It is not easy to summarize 32 years in Congress, but I will try. Politics comes from the Greek word ``polites,'' meaning citizens, and they are the source of our country's strength. What I remember most, what was especially meaningful…

If space exploration is going to continue to earn the public's support, then contractors will have to deliver on time and on budget.

The Science Committee has held a number of hearings on the regulatory overreach of the previous Administration's Environmental Protection Agency.