Committee on Science
F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR., CHAIRMAN
Ralph M. Hall, Texas, Ranking Democrat
www.house.gov/science/welcome.htm
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Summary of Conference Report Outlined
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Science Committee Chairman F. James
Sensenbrenner, Jr., (R-WI) later today will appear before the House Rules
Committee to discuss House consideration of the NASA Authorization Act of
2000 conference report (H.R. 1654) expected later this week. The House
originally approved H.R. 1654 on May 19, 1999 and the Senate passed its
version on November 5, 1999.
Summary:
H.R. 1654 provides a two-year authorization of appropriations for NASA —
$14.184 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2001 and $14.625 billion for FY2002.
The President requested $14.035 billion for NASA in FY2001 and $14.465
billion for NASA in FY2002.
Highlights:
(ISS) development and a $17.7 billion cost cap for Space Shuttle launch
costs in connection with ISS to control cost growth. The cost cap does
not apply to operations, research, or crew return activities after ISS
completion. An additional contingency fund of $5 billion for ISS and $3.5
billion for Space Shuttle is authorized to provide flexibility in case of
an emergency or other unusual circumstance.
manage research and commercial activities on the ISS after it is completed
to improve scientific utility of the Space Station.
inflatable space module to replace currently planned and already-built ISS
components. Technical, cost, and schedule uncertainties with inflatable
technology make it prohibitively risky to substitute into the current ISS
design. The provision, however, does not preclude NASA from leasing a
commercially developed inflatable structure as long as it costs the same
or less than the current design, does not cause a schedule delay, or
increase safety risks.
reduction in Space Station utilization rights for International Partners
that willfully violate any of their commitments to the program. Provides
for equitable utilization of the ISS in accordance with the ISS
Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA).
Science, Aeronautics and Technology, such as Space Science, Life &
Microgravity, Earth Science, Aero-Space Technology, and Academic Programs.
and +14.5% in FY2002.
Second Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle Program.
performance upgrades. Also, the bill directs NASA to conduct a study to
assess the relative priority of Shuttle upgrades which are under
consideration.
scientific community to use the Space Station for life and microgravity
research.
may be obligated for projects expected to cost in excess of $150 million.
Summary of Authorization:
|
FY2001 |
FY2002 |
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|
President’s Request |
HR 1654 |
Difference |
President’s Request |
HR1654 |
Difference |
|
|
Human Space Flight |
5,499.9 |
5,499.9 |
0 |
5,387.6 |
5,387.6 |
0 |
|
Science Aeronautics & Tech |
5,929.4 |
6,078.5 |
+2.5% |
6,388.9 |
6,548.9 |
+2.5% |
|
Mission Support |
2,584.0 |
2,584.0 |
0 |
2,666.2 |
2,666.2 |
0 |
|
Inspector General |
22.0 |
22.0 |
0 |
22.7 |
22.7 |
0 |
|
Total |
14,035.3 |
14,184.4 |
+1.0% |
14,465.4 |
14,625.4 |
+1.1% |
(Dollars in Thousands)
|
FY00 |
FY01 Pres. Req. |
FY01 HR 1654 |
FY01 Difference |
FY02 Pres Req |
FY02 HR 1654 |
FY02 Difference |
|||
|
Human Space Flight |
|||||||||
|
ISS |
$2,114,500 |
$2,114,500 |
$0 |
$1,858,500 |
$1,858,500 |
$0 |
|||
|
Space Shuttle |
$3,165,700 |
$3,165,700 |
$0 |
$3,307,800 |
$3,307,800 |
$0 |
|||
|
Payload/ELV Support |
$90,200 |
$90,200 |
$0 |
$90,300 |
$90,300 |
$0 |
|||
|
Investments & Support |
$129,500 |
$129,500 |
$0 |
$131,000 |
$131,000 |
$0 |
|||
|
Total |
$5,487,900 |
$5,499,900 |
$5,499,900 |
$0 |
$5,387,600 |
$5,387,600 |
$0 |
||
|
Science Aeronautics & Tech |
|||||||||
|
Space Science |
$2,398,800 |
$2,417,800 |
$19,000 |
$2,606,400 |
$2,630,400 |
$24,000 |
|||
|
Life & Microgravity |
$302,400 |
$335,200 |
$32,800 |
$300,300 |
$344,000 |
$43,700 |
|||
|
Earth Science (incl $25M in FY01 & FY02) |
$1,405,800 |
$1,430,800 |
$25,000 |
$1,332,500 |
$1,357,500 |
$25,000 |
|||
|
Aero-Space Tech |
$1,193,000 |
$1,224,000 |
$31,000 |
$1,548,900 |
$1,574,900 |
$26,000 |
|||
|
Space Operations |
$529,400 |
$529,400 |
$0 |
$500,800 |
$500,800 |
$0 |
|||
|
Academic Programs |
$100,000 |
$141,300 |
$41,300 |
$100,000 |
$141,300 |
$41,300 |
|||
|
Total |
$5,580,900 |
$5,929,400 |
$6,078,500 |
$149,100 |
$6,388,900 |
$6,548,900 |
$160,000 |
||
|
Mission Support |
|||||||||
|
Safety, Mission Assurance… |
$47,500 |
$47,500 |
$0 |
$51,500 |
$51,500 |
$0 |
|||
|
Construction of Facilities |
$245,900 |
$245,900 |
$0 |
$231,000 |
$231,000 |
$0 |
|||
|
Research & Program Mgt |
$2,290,600 |
$2,290,600 |
$0 |
$2,383,700 |
$2,383,700 |
$0 |
|||
|
Total |
$2,512,000 |
$2,584,000 |
$2,584,000 |
$0 |
$2,666,200 |
$2,666,200 |
$0 |
||
|
Inspector General |
$20,000 |
$22,000 |
$22,000 |
$0 |
$22,700 |
$22,700 |
$0 |
||
|
TOTAL |
$13,600,800 |
$14,035,300 |
$14,184,400 |
$149,100 |
$14,465,400 |
$14,625,400 |
$160,000 |
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