The House Appropriations Committee has advanced the fiscal year 2026 Commerce-Justice-Science (CJS) Appropriations bill, which includes funding for NASA, NOAA, and other federal science and technology agencies. The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) expressed support for this move.
Eric Fanning, President and CEO of AIA, stated: “This bill is a critical step toward ensuring U.S. leadership in space. Investments in NASA and NOAA drive innovation, strengthen orbital safety, and support the technologies that keep our nation competitive. We especially appreciate the committee’s decision to restore proposed funding reductions for NASA, helping to preserve key space programs and scientific research that are essential to maintaining our leadership. We commend the committee’s bipartisan commitment and look forward to continued collaboration as the bill advances.”
The CJS Appropriations bill is seen as important for maintaining U.S. competitiveness in space-related fields by supporting ongoing projects at NASA and NOAA.
