Lamar Smith: “Examining and exploring ways to protect the Earth from asteroids and meteors is a priority for the American people and…”

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.

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

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

I have no other requests for time either, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Woodall). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Smith) that the House suspend the rules and…