Sen. Cruz: There is a Bipartisan Commitment to Space Exploration

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness, addressed the Citizens for Space Exploration congressional reception, hosted by the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP). There, he discussed his efforts to advance commercial space exploration and secure America’s leadership in space.

Still photos of Sen. Cruz’s address may be viewed here.

“While there are certainly issues that divide Democrats and Republicans in Congress, everyone in this room should be encouraged by the bipartisan commitment to space exploration,” Sen. Cruz said. “I am proud to have worked together with my colleagues from across the aisle to draft and pass two critically important pieces of legislation – both the Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act in 2015, and the Cruz-Nelson NASA Transition Authorization Act earlier this year. I am excited and optimistic about the work that remains to be done, and want to thank each of you for your leadership as we work to open up the last frontier.”

Sen. Cruz has worked with his colleagues to secure the passage of the 2015 Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act, legislation which received bipartisan support and praise from various space industry leaders. Earlier this year, Sen. Cruz secured the passage of the bipartisan Cruz-Nelson NASA Transition Authorization Act, which extends the International Space Station until 2024 and ensures stability for the future development and growth of the U.S. commercial space sector in Texas and the entire nation.

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