Lamar Smith: “Now is the time to reaffirm our support for the bold visions and commitments that will shape America's future in space.”

I look forward to hearing about the promise of fossil energy technologies from our witnesses today and how DOE-funded research supports technological innovations that improve the efficiency, environmental impact, and safety of fossil fuels.

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.

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

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