Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Spending Blueprint Now Goes To President To Be Signed
The House of Representatives approved S. 3729, the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010,
with bipartisan support by a vote of 304 to 118 on
Wednesday.
House Committee on Science and Technology Chairman Bart Gordon
(D-TN) offered the following statement:
“I see today’s floor consideration to be only one more
step in crafting a sustainable, affordable, and productive future
path for NASA, and to ensuring stability and clarity to the NASA
workforce and larger space community. To that end, I plan to
continue to advocate to the Appropriators for the provisions in the
Compromise language we released last week. I believe that the
Compromise language provides a solid basis for NASA’s future
activities.
It has been a difficult year for NASA and its civil servants and
contractor workforce. We are in tough economic times, and
sacrifices will have to be made. However, NASA is an investment in
our future, and in the future of our children. The United States
has been a global leader in space exploration and technology and
innovation, and our efforts over the remainder of this Congress
should be aimed at preserving that leadership position.”
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden expressed his appreciation
to Congress for passing the spending blueprint. "We thank the
Congress for their thoughtful deliberations about NASA's future
over the past months," he said in a statement Wednesday. "Both the
House and the Senate provided insight, ideas and direction that
were truly exemplary of the democratic process. It is clear that
our space program inspires passion and dedication across party
lines, and for that we are truly thankful.
"This important vote today in the House of Representatives on a
comprehensive NASA authorization charts a vital new future for the
course of human space exploration. We are grateful that the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of
2010 received strong support in the House after its clearance in
the Senate, and can now be sent on to the President for his
signature.
"The President has laid out an ambitious new plan for NASA that
pioneers new frontiers of innovation and discovery. The plan
invests more in NASA; extends the life of the International Space
Station; launches a commercial space transportation industry;
fosters the development of path-breaking technologies; and helps
create thousands of new jobs. Passage of this bill represents an
important step forward towards helping us achieve the key goals set
by the President.
"This important change in direction will not only help us chart
a new path in space, but can help us retool for the industries and
jobs of the future that will be vital for long term economic
growth.
"NASA appreciates all of the hard work and effort that has gone
into advancing this legislation."
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