House Ranking Member Donna F. Edwards Introduces Legislation to Authorize NASA, Cites Need to Return Agency to Path of Greatness with
One Clear Goal: "Mars!"
"NASA is critical to the Nation and its economic strength.
This
Authorization bill is a vitally important opportunity to set the policy
direction and authorize the funding needed to ensure America's global
leadership in space" said Congresswoman Edwards. She added,
"Unfortunately, in the past few years, NASA has been asked to do more
despite being provided with fewer resources. This is intolerable as
NASA is the Nation's crown jewel for spurring innovation, highly-skilled
and good paying jobs, and inspiring the next generation of scientists. This fiscally responsible bill puts NASA back on track to greatness and
provides flexibility in how the agency is to implement engineering and
scientific details." — Rep. Donna F. Edwards
The Future of Civil Space Exploration - CSIS - July 8, 2013
Featuring: The Honorable Donna F. Edwards (MD-4)
Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Space,
House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
Website: DonnaEdwards.house.gov
She
is the first African-American woman to represent Maryland in the U.S.
Congress and a dedicated NASA supporter. After working for
Lockheed Martin
in the Spacelab program at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, she
attended and earned a J.D. from Franklin Pierce Law Center in New
Hampshire.
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| Rep. Edwards Speaks at CSIS Event in Washington, DC |
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CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
CSIS Website: CSIS.org
Event Introduction and moderation by:
James A. Lewis
Senior Fellow and Director, Technology and Public Policy Program, CSIS
"Investments
in the nation’s space program have spurred innovation and inspired
future generations to look to the next frontier. Congresswoman Donna F.
Edwards discusses the importance of federal investment in civilian
space activities and the role of NASA as a driver for inspiration,
innovation, and economic growth.
Congresswoman Edwards touches on
the technological developments derived from the historic Apollo
missions and the case for the United States to maintain a robust,
globally competitive space program.
She discusses the need to
establish a unifying vision for deep space exploration, outlining the
challenges and benefits of a mission to Mars. Her remarks are followed
by a discussion with James Andrew Lewis, senior fellow and director of
the Technology and Public Policy Program at CSIS, and a Q&A session.
Congresswoman
Edwards represents Maryland’s 4th Congressional District, comprising
portions of Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties. She serves on the
Science, Space and Technology Committee and is the Ranking Member of
the Subcommittee on Space."
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| Rep. Edwards and Bartlett at Kennedy Space Center |
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Rep. Edwards Meets NASA & JAXA ISS Astronauts
Rep. Edwards & Shuttle Discovery STS-119 Crew |
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