Lamar Smith: “I thank the vice chairman of the Space Subcommittee for yielding me time, and I appreciate all that Mr. Brooks, the…”

“I thank the vice chairman of the Space Subcommittee for yielding me time, and I appreciate all that Mr. Brooks, the gentleman from Alabama, has done for space exploration and for spaceflight. The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee has demonstrated time and again that U.S. leadership in space is a bipartisan priority. The scientists, engineers, and technicians at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have, for more than half a century, led the world in the development of rocket propulsion. H.R. 5345, the American Leadership in Space Technology and Advanced Rocketry Act, recognizes the impressive accomplishments of Marshall as well as vital, ongoing work they continue to do to ensure continued American leadership in space technology and rocketry capabilities. As our future in space looks bolder, bigger, and brighter, I am confident that Marshall will continue to be a reliable, powerful, and dependable team player in moving this Nation forward. Mr. Speaker, Vice Chairman Brooks has always been a strong and effective advocate for space initiatives and Marshall Space Flight Center. I appreciate all he has done on the subject, and I very much appreciate his being such a leader on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee.”