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NASA-related Committee Assignments or Caucuses
Member, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Member, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee
Overall Summary
Representative Stevens's position on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and its Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee indicates direct engagement with NASA's activities, and her recent opposition to federal science agency cuts suggests a general receptiveness to protecting research investments. Her co-chairmanship of the Women in STEM Caucus and support for the CHIPS and Science Act further highlight her commitment to STEM and R&D, which are foundational to NASA's scientific endeavors.
While the total NASA science contracts in her district are modest, they include direct support for space science instrumentation, providing a local economic connection. Given her explicit record of defending science funding and her oversight role, Representative Stevens may be guardedly receptive to advocacy for increased NASA space science funding, especially when framed around its broader impact on innovation and the STEM pipeline.
Preparation Recommendations
Consider researching the specific NASA science contracts in her district, such as those with Rigaku Innovative Technologies or Altair Engineering, to highlight local jobs and economic benefits directly tied to NASA investment.
Explore how increased NASA science funding can directly support STEM education and workforce development initiatives in Michigan, particularly those benefiting women and underrepresented groups, aligning with her work on the Women in STEM Caucus.
Look into her recent statements and actions regarding federal science funding, including her opposition to cuts and support for the CHIPS and Science Act, to frame the request for NASA science investment as a continuation of her established policy priorities.
About Haley M. Stevens
Holds a B.A. and M.A. from American University in political science and philosophy.
Worked on the Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry.
Served at the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute.
Active in the Women in STEM Caucus, supporting related investments.
Opportunities
Science Committee Membership: Representative Stevens' role as a Member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and its Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, indicates direct engagement with and oversight of NASA's activities.
Women in STEM Advocacy: As a co-chair of the Women in STEM Caucus, she actively supports investments in STEM education and workforce development, which are foundational to NASA's scientific endeavors. (SWE, 2023-07)
Opposition to Science Funding Cuts: Representative Stevens recently led a Special Order Hour condemning cuts to federal science agencies, including the National Science Foundation, highlighting the negative impact on Michigan's innovation economy and STEM infrastructure. (Medium, 2025-05; Congresswoman Haley Stevens, 2025-05)
Support for CHIPS and Science Act: She played a key role in the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act, a bipartisan bill that significantly invests in domestic research and development and strengthens the STEM pipeline. (NAM, 2024-10)
District's NASA Contracts: Her district benefits from NASA contracts, including one for high-resolution coronal imager flare coatings, demonstrating a local economic connection to NASA's space science activities. (USAspending, FY2022-FY2024)
Challenges
No salient risk indicators identified in the public record.