House Science Committee Passes Rep. Sykes’ NASA Bills

House Science Committee Passes Rep. Sykes' NASA Bills

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has passed the bipartisan NASA Reauthorization Act, which includes two bills led by U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) focused on workforce development and new aviation technology.

One of the bills, H.R. 5122, the NASA Talent Exchange Program Act, would create a program allowing NASA employees to temporarily work with private companies, universities, and nonprofits-and vice versa. The goal is to share expertise, strengthen the aerospace workforce, and encourage innovation.

The legislation package also includes Rep. Sykes' H.R.6898, the AIRSHIP Act, which supports research into modern airship technology. The bill looks at ways airships could be made safer, more sustainable, and useful for things like disaster response and humanitarian missions.

"These bipartisan bills are about bringing people together, strengthening our workforce, and investing in smart technologies that can make a real difference," said Rep. Sykes. "I'm glad to see them move forward and will keep working to get them signed into law."

The NASA Reauthorization Act now heads to the full House of Representatives.