NASA and ScienceThe American economy will need to grow exponentially to cover the growing costs of Social Security and Medicare for the retiring Baby Boom generation. Investing in basic scientific research will spur innovation and technology, and create long-term economic growth.
- A declining number of American students graduate with degrees in science and engineering. Congress should create incentives to reverse this trend and restore American competitiveness.
- As a Member of the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Subcommittee, I am working to eliminate wasteful programs, while increasing funding for NASA and scientific research and development.
- NASA plays a vital role in maintaining America’s lead in industry and innovation. I support the President’s Vision for Space Exploration, but also want to ensure NASA receives enough funding to maintain research on other important aeronautic and scientific projects.
- I support the nanotechnology research being conducted at Rice University and The Alliance for NanoHealth. Nanotechnology breakthroughs at The Alliance for NanoHealth and Rice University have the potential to revolutionize the medical and energy industries.
PRESS RELEASES
NASA Benefits from Culberson's Assistance, 12/19/07
House Passes Bill Honoring NASA, 9/12/07
Culberson Requests Additional Funding for NASA, 1/24/07
SPONSORED / COSPONSORED LEGISLATION IN THE 110th CONGRESS
H.Con.Res. 147 - Recognizing 200 years of research, service to the people of the United States, and stewardship of the marine environment by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its predecessor agencies, and for other purposes
H.Con.Res. 375 - To honor the goal of the International Year of Astronomy, and for other purposes
H.R.3737 - To provide for National Science Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration utilization of the Arecibo Observatory
H.Con.Res. 1315 - Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
H.R. 2500 - NASA and JPL 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 6455 - NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
H.Res. 943 - Remembering the space shuttle Challenger disaster and honoring its crew members, who lost their loves on January 28, 1986
H.R. 2750 - NASA and JPL 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 3245 - To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neail A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range