Lucas Attends Signing of NASA Authorization Bill at White House

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-3) today joined colleagues from the House and Senate, as well as NASA astronauts, to witness President Trump sign the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017. The legislation secures funding for NASA and supports programs such as the James Webb Space Telescope, the International Space Station, and NASA’s Mars 2020 rover.

“As Vice Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I was proud to be a part of this historic bill signing today at the White House,” said Congressman Lucas. “This forward-looking legislation recognizes the importance of NASA’s mission and helps to ensure our country will continue to be the global leader in space exploration and research.”