Let me thank Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson and the 28 other Members of the Committee for cosponsoring this bipartisan legislation.

I do support an increase in funding and will look for ways to try to achieve that.

When commercial fusion becomes available, it will revolutionize the energy market and could significantly reduce global carbon emissions.

These basic research programs are the core mission of the department and will lead to scientific discoveries that will maintain U.S. leadership in technology.

I again thank Rep. Weber as well as Rep. Lofgren for their long-standing support of basic research and investments in our world class science facilities at the DOE national labs.

Developing an exascale system is critical to enabling scientific discovery, strengthening national security and promoting U.S. industrial competitiveness.

I appreciate his initiative in drafting this amendment and offering it now.

This reimbursement directive serves to offset NASA funding reductions in Earth science relative to the president's budget request.

The NASA Authorization Act of 2018 is a crucial step in continuing the greatness of American space exploration.

I urge my colleagues to support this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I want to thank Chairman Babin for introducing this bill.