Representative Randy K. Sr. Weber (R-TX-14)

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NASA-related Committee Assignments or Caucuses

Overall Summary

Representative Weber's role on the House Science Committee and his co-sponsorship of the NASA Reauthorization Act indicate a foundational engagement with NASA's mission, including its science components. His expressed support for Artemis and lunar exploration, coupled with a significant local contract for the VIPER planetary science mission, offers a clear opportunity to connect robust science funding to district interests and broader exploration goals. His general appreciation for basic science research also suggests a potential receptiveness to the value of scientific investment.

However, his consistent commitment to fiscal conservatism and emphasis on commercial space and human exploration present significant challenges to advocating for increased NASA science funding, especially in the face of proposed deep cuts. Advocates will need to clearly demonstrate how robust science funding, including for robotic missions, directly underpins human exploration, fosters commercial innovation, and delivers tangible benefits that align with his priorities, such as the scientific investigations supported by the local VIPER contract.

Preparation Recommendations

About Randy K. Sr. Weber

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