Lamar Smith: “This rule could be devastating.”

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

Now that the Independent Review Board has completed its work, we should review the decades-long JWST cost overruns and schedule delays.

I support the continuation of JWST to mission completion and appreciate Administrator Bridenstine's efforts to improve contractor performance.

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.