Welcome to this week’s edition of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee newsletter! The SST Newsletter highlights the goings on of the Committee, the hard work of our Members, and a look ahead. Amplifying the Arctic: Strengthening Science to Respond to a Rapidly Changing Arctic

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee newsletter! The SST Newsletter highlights the goings on of the Committee, the hard work of our Members, and a look ahead. President Biden Signs Executive Order to Advance U.S. Bioeconomy On Monday, President Biden signed an Executive Order on advancing biotechnology and biomanufacturing innovation for a…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2022 (Washington, DC) — Today, Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Chairman Don Beyer (D-VA) and Ranking Member Brian Babin (R-TX) led a letter to Acting Administrator Billy Nolen of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the FAA’s investigation into the booster failure experienced this Monday…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 14, 2022 (Washington, DC) — On Monday, President Biden signed an Executive Order on advancing biotechnology and biomanufacturing innovation for a sustainable, safe, and secure American Bioeconomy. Today the White House is hosting a Summit on biotechnology and biomanufacturing. The bioeconomy represents the intersection of products…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2022 (Houston, TX) — Today, Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson joined NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, other NASA officials, and Congressional colleagues at Rice University to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s speech announcing America’s intent to land humans on the Moon. “Hello…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 9, 2022 (Licking County, OH) — Today, Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson arrived in Ohio to attend the groundbreaking of Intel’s newest U.S. manufacturing site. “It is incredible to see the CHIPS and Science Act already reaping benefits across the country, including solidifying Intel’s decision to invest…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 28, 2022 (Cape Canaveral, FL) — Today, Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson arrived in Florida with several Science, Space, and Technology Committee Members to attend the launch of Artemis I, which is slated for Monday morning. “As a dedicated supporter of our space exploration program, I am…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 15, 2022 (Washington, DC) — Last week, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight Bill Foster (D-IL), and 19 other Members of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology issued a letter to the Biden Administration…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2022 (Washington, DC) — Today, the House passed H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act. The Inflation Reduction Act is historic legislation that will lower costs for families, create millions of good-paying jobs, deliver the most significant action on climate in history, and dramatically reduce the…