Senate
Negotiations continue on final 2018 omnibus spending bill
With a stopgap spending bill set to expire in just over a week, House and Senate appropriators are continuing to negotiate provisions of an omnibus bill, including funding levels for some NASA programs.
Congressmen criticize stalled NASA administrator nomination
Several members of the House Science Committee used a hearing on NASA's latest budget proposal March 7 to criticize the Senate for not acting on the nomination of one of their colleagues to lead the agency.
Senators press administration for ISS transition plan
Two senators who have previously expressed opposition to a proposal to end NASA funding of the International Space Station in 2025 have sent letters to NASA and the White House asking for details about an overdue ISS transition report.
Brief shutdown offers warning of impacts to government and commercial space
The first federal government shutdown in more than four years came to a swift end Jan. 22 but served as a warning of what a future shutdown could do to both government and commercial space efforts.
Senate committee advances NASA and NOAA nominations again
A Senate committee voted on party lines Jan. 18 to advance the nominations of individuals to lead NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, although with no clear indication of when, or if, they will be confirmed by the full Senate.
White House resubmits NASA and NOAA nominations
The White House formally resubmitted nominations for leaders of both NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the Senate Jan. 8, a procedural move even as the path to their confirmations becomes narrower.
Senate committee blocks controversial Ex-Im Bank chairman nominee
The Senate Banking Committee rejected the White House’s controversial nominee to chair the board of the Export-Import Bank while approving four other board nominees, a step towards allowing it to start financing aerospace deals again.
Senate committee advances NOAA administrator nomination on party-line vote
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the nomination of Barry Myers to be the next administrator of NOAA to the full Senate despite concerns by the committee’s Democrats about potential conflicts of interest.
Arizona state treasurer nominated to be NASA CFO
The White House announced Nov. 29 it plans to nominate the treasurer of the state of Arizona to be NASA’s next chief financial officer.
Senate committee advances Bridenstine nomination on a party-line vote
The Senate Commerce Committee voted strictly upon party lines Nov. 8 to send the nomination of Jim Bridenstine as NASA administrator to the full Senate for confirmation.
Bridenstine pledges support for SLS and Orion to senators
As the Senate Commerce Committee prepares to advance his nomination as NASA administrator to the full Senate, Jim Bridenstine offered pledges of continuity for many key agency programs.
Bridenstine faces partisan criticism at NASA administrator nomination hearing
Democrats on the Senate Commerce Committee sharply criticized the nomination of Jim Bridenstine as NASA administrator in a confirmation hearing Nov. 1, arguing he was not qualified for the job.
Senator opposes Bridenstine nomination to lead NASA
A day after the Senate Commerce Committee announced a confirmation hearing for Rep. Jim Bridenstine’s nomination to be the next NASA administrator, one senator has announced her opposition to his bid.
White House nominates additional directors for Ex-Im Bank
The White House has nominated three additional people to serve as directors of the Export-Import Bank, including one with experience in the satellite industry.
Bridenstine faces obstacles to Senate confirmation
Despite strong support from much of the space industry, Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.) is facing potential opposition from senators who must confirm his nomination as NASA administrator.
Senate restores funding for NASA Earth science and satellite servicing programs
An appropriations bill approved by a Senate committee July 27 would restore funding for several NASA Earth science missions slated for termination by the administration as well as a satellite servicing program.
