Subcommittee to Examine Public-Private Partnerships to Advance Space Exploration
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness, will convene a hearing titled “Reopening the American Frontier: Promoting Partnerships Between Commercial Space and the U.S. Government to Advance Exploration and Settlement” at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.
Space Subcommittee to Explore Impact of Outer Space Treaty on its 50th Anniversary
This hearing will examine U.S. government obligations under the Outer Space Treaty on its 50th anniversary, specifically compliance with Article VI of the Treaty that requires governments to authorize and continually supervise the activities of non-government entities. This hearing will also explore the Treaty’s potential impacts on expansion of our nation’s commerce and settlement in space.
Cruz to Hold Hearing on Expanding American Free Enterprise in Space
This hearing will examine the Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act signed into law in November 2015, potential regulatory barriers to address in future legislation, and ways to expand commercial opportunities for American firms in space.
Statement on President Trump Signing NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017 into Law
President Trump signed into law S. 442, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Transition Authorization Act of 2017 at a ceremony attended by members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Cruz, Nelson Champion American Leadership and Exploration in Space
The legislation provides stability for NASA to sustain and build upon existing national space investments designed to advance space exploration and science with an overall authorization level of $19.508 billion for fiscal year 2017.
American Innovation and Competitiveness Act Signed into Law
U.S. Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Rep. Lamar Smith, chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, issued statements on the enactment of S. 3084, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act.
One Last 2016 Senate Commerce Bill Heads to White House
The bill encourages scientific entrepreneurship, maximizes research opportunities, reduces administrative burdens for researchers, and promotes oversight of taxpayer-funded research. It also enhances diversity in STEM fields, private-sector innovation, and manufacturing.
Thune and Nelson on Senate Approval of Bipartisan Science and Technology Bill
The bill encourages scientific entrepreneurship, maximizes research opportunities, reduces administrative burdens for researchers, and promotes oversight of taxpayer-funded research. It would also enhance diversity in STEM fields, private-sector innovation, and manufacturing.
Commerce Announces First Artificial Intelligence Hearing
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness, will convene a hearing on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. on “The Dawn of Artificial Intelligence.” The hearing will conduct a broad overview of the state of artificial intelligence, including policy implications and effects on commerce.
Commerce Approves NASA Transition Act, BOTS Act, and 3 Other Bills
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today approved five bills, including the NASA Transition Authorization Act which advances deep space exploration, the journey to Mars and the International Space Station for fiscal year 2017.