Democrats:
Gabrielle Giffords (Arizona),
Chair
Marcia L. Fudge (Ohio)
Parker Griffith (Alabama)
David Wu (Oregon)
Donna F. Edwards (Maryland)
Steven R. Rothman (New Jersey)
Baron P. Hill (Indiana)
Charles A. Wilson (Ohio)
Alan Grayson (Florida)
Suzanne M. Kosmas (Florida)
Bart Gordon (Tennessee),
ex officio
Republicans:
Pete Olson (Texas),
Ranking Member
Dana Rohrabacher (California)
F. James Sensenbrenner (Wisconsin)
Frank D. Lucas (Oklahoma)
Michael McCaul (Texas)
Ralph M. Hall (Texas),
ex officio
Subcommittee Discusses the Emerging Use of Biofuels in Aviation
In 2006, for the first time in history, fuel became the single largest component of U.S. airline operating cost. The convergence of high fuel prices and closer looks at the environmental impact of aircraft emissions has caused the aviation community to investigate alternatives to petroleum-based jet fuels that would be safe and cost-effective—both to use and produce. On March 26 th, the Subcommittee held a hearing to review the status of federal and industry research and development (R&D) efforts to develop and demonstrate the safe and cost-effective use of biofuels in civil aviation. “Our nation is wrestling with the twin challenges of achieving energy independence and preserving our environment. They are tough challenges, but we’ve got to succeed. Every sector of our economy is going to have to play its part in helping to reduce our dependence on foreign energy as well as helping to combat global warming. We all know the importance of aviation to our economy and to our quality of life, but that doesn’t give it a ‘free pass’,” said Subcommittee Chairwoman Gabrielle Giffords. “This Congress will be focused on finding the best path forward as it considers climate and energy legislation in the coming months.” |
Legislative jurisdiction and general oversight and investigative authority on all matters relating to astronautical and aeronautical research and development including:
Subcommittee Quick Links |
(April 28, 2009) Committee Examines Ways to Make the Space Environment Safer for Civil and Commercial Users
(March 26, 2009) Subcommittee Examines the Potential of Biofuels in Civil Aviation to Protect the Environment and Strengthen Energy Independence
Letters From:
(October 6, 2005) NASA Administrator Griffin Responds to Gordon Letter on the Use of Exceptions in the Iran Nonproliferation Act
(July 12, 2005) NASA Administrator Griffin Proposes Amending the Iran Nonproliferation Act
Letters To:
(October 22, 2007) Gordon, Miller, Udall Direct NASA to Halt any Destruction of Records Relating to the NAOMS Project
(May 31, 2007) Miller Continues NASA IG Research, Requesting Interview Documents from PCIE
(September 27, 2008) On H.R. 6063, the NASA Authorization Act of 2008
(April 8, 2008) Remarks by Rep. Mark Udall before the National Space Symposium
(March 26, 2009) International Science and Cooperation Act of 2009
(May 20, 2008) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008
(November 27, 2007) Chairman Udall Discusses the Release of NASA’s Air Safety Survey Data on NPR's Science Friday
(October 3, 2007) Science Education Initiatives Are Critical to the Future of U.S. Aerospace [Udall]
(March 7, 2007) Our Nation Can't Afford Not to Fund Space and Aeronautics Programs [Udall]
(October 25, 2005) Mars Science Briefing [Mr. Gordon, Mr. Udall]
(January 9, 2009) [GAO] INSPECTORS GENERAL: Actions Needed to Improve Audit Coverage of NASA