Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21)

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Overall Summary

Representative Roy's strong fiscal conservatism and alignment with the House Freedom Caucus present significant challenges to advocating for increased NASA science funding, especially given his general push for reduced federal spending and skepticism towards climate-related investments. His lack of a direct role on space-related committees further suggests that advocating for a larger NASA science budget may face an uphill battle.

However, there are clear avenues for engagement. Representative Roy has publicly affirmed support for NASA's mission and called for "responsibly funding NASA," suggesting an openness if fiscal concerns are addressed. Crucially, his district directly benefits from significant NASA Science Mission Directorate grants, including over $1.9 million to Quansight, LLC, for scientific computing, lunar/Mars research, and Earth science applications, demonstrating tangible local economic and scientific impact that aligns with his interest in federal research oversight.

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About Chip Roy

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