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119TH CONGRESS · UPDATED 3:38 PM ET
HOUSESTANDING COMMITTEE · SINCE 1958SINCE 1958

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Writes laws on space exploration and on NASA, the National Science Foundation and the National Weather Service. It also covers civilian research on energy, the environment and aviation, including the Energy Department's civilian labs.

Writes laws on NASA, the National Science Foundation and the Weather Service. Also covers civilian energy and environmental research.

WHAT IT DECIDES
NASA and spaceScience funding (NSF)Energy research labsWeather ServiceMeasurement standardsAviation research
NASA and spaceScience funding (NSF)Energy research labsWeather ServiceMeasurement standardsAviation research
Hearings and markupsscience.house.gov
ITS RECORD THIS CONGRESS

348 bills sent here. 45 came out.348 bills in. 45 came out.

13% CAME OUT · HOUSE AVERAGE 10%
REFERRED348
CAME OUT13%45
PASSED THE HOUSE44%20
BECAME LAW0%0

13% came out, against a House average of 10%.

REFERRED
348
THIS CONGRESS
CAME OUT
45
13% OF PREVIOUS
PASSED THE HOUSE
20
44% OF PREVIOUS
BECAME LAW
0
0% OF PREVIOUS

Bills can be sent to more than one committee. “Came out” means this committee voted to report it or was discharged from it, or the full House passed it.

AFTER THEY LEFT COMMITTEEON THE FLOOR
H.R. 3029 · JUL 20PASSEDNucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity ActVOICEPASSEDVOICEH.R. 8790 · JUL 20PASSEDNext-Generation Geothermal Research and Development ActVOICEPASSEDVOICEH.R. 2294 · MAR 16PASSEDReauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009VOICEPASSEDVOICEH.R. 2600 · FEB 23PASSEDASCEND ActVOICEPASSEDVOICEH.R. 3679 · FEB 23PASSEDSmall Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement ActVOICEPASSEDVOICE
BILLS WAITING HERE · 297

What the chair hasn’t taken up yetNot taken up yet

H.R. 10719 · SENT OCT 13 COSPONSORSH.R. 10719SENT OCT 1Set safety standards for AI chatbots accessed by minorsTL;DR AI chatbots are used by people of different ages, including minors. The measure would establish age-appropriate design standards and safety safeguards for chatbots minors access.George WhitesidesD-CA-27George WhitesidesD-CA-273 COSPONSORSH.R. 10684 · SENT OCT 12 COSPONSORSH.R. 10684SENT OCT 1Support DOE research on bioenergy and renewable chemicalsTL;DR Bioenergy and renewable chemicals are subjects of research and development. The measure would amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to support Department of Energy research and development in both areas.April McClain DelaneyD-MD-6April McClain DelaneyD-MD-62 COSPONSORSH.R. 10674 · SENT OCT 15 COSPONSORSH.R. 10674SENT OCT 1Establish the National Institutes of Clean EnergyTL;DR Clean energy work can involve research and other activities across different organizations. The bill would establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy, but the title does not describe their role.Jared HuffmanD-CA-2Jared HuffmanD-CA-25 COSPONSORSH.R. 10598 · SENT SEP 241 COSPONSORSH.R. 10598SENT SEP 24Improving Rural Transportation ActTL;DR People in smaller communities may need better ways to connect with transit and other travel options. The bill would let the Transportation secretary set up a grant program to test transportation technologies and services in those communities. Federal grants could cover up to 80 percent of a project's cost.Josh RileyD-NY-19Josh RileyD-NY-191 COSPONSORH.R. 10579 · SENT SEP 241 COSPONSORSH.R. 10579SENT SEP 24Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act of 2026TL;DR Connecting large electricity users to the grid can affect grid operations and the costs of building and maintaining transmission. The bill would create federal procedures for connecting large loads, require customers to meet reliability and flexibility conditions, and assign them certain study and upgrade costs. It would also direct research and data collection on data centers and artificial intelligence.Dave MinD-CA-47Dave MinD-CA-471 COSPONSOR
MEMBERS · 40

In seniority order, so you can see who’s next in lineBy seniority, so you see who’s next in line

4 LEAVING AFTER THIS CONGRESS
WHERE THEY’RE FROM20 STATES

Darker means more members. California has the most, with 8.

WHAT IT HANDLES

Science, tech and telecom first, then energy

POLICY AREA OF THE 348 BILLS SENT HERE
Science, tech and telecom14341%
Energy3711%
Commerce226.3%
Environmental protection205.7%
Public lands and resources195.5%
Other10731%
ITS BILLS IN THE NEWSMOST COVERED
H.R. 9925 · WAITING27 STORIESFRONTIER ActH.R. 10362 · WAITING7 STORIESStop Rogue AI ActH.R. 7977 · WAITING5 STORIESEnergy Bills Relief Act
ITS BILLS IN THE NEWSSWIPE →
WAITING27 STORIESH.R. 9925: FRONTIER ActWAITING7 STORIESH.R. 10362: Stop Rogue AI ActWAITING5 STORIESH.R. 7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
SUBCOMMITTEES · 5

Where the detailed work happens

CURRENT SUBCOMMITTEES ONLY
Research and Technology12NSF, NIST, science policy, STEM education and technology standards● Jay Obernolte● Haley M. StevensCHAIR● Jay ObernolteRANKING● Haley M. Stevens12SEATSSpace and Aeronautics12NASA, national space policy, commercial space and aviation research● Mike Haridopolos● Valerie P. FousheeCHAIR● Mike HaridopolosRANKING● Valerie P. Foushee12SEATSEnvironment8NOAA, weather forecasting, climate research and EPA research● Scott Franklin● Gabe AmoCHAIR● Scott FranklinRANKING● Gabe Amo8SEATSEnergy14Energy Department research, national labs and energy technology● Randy K. Weber, Sr.● Deborah K. RossCHAIR● Randy K. Weber, Sr.RANKING● Deborah K. Ross14SEATSInvestigations and Oversight8Investigations across federal science, space and research agencies● Richard McCormick● Emilia Strong SykesCHAIR● Richard McCormickRANKING● Emilia Strong Sykes8SEATS
HEARINGS AND MARKUPS

When it meets

ALL IN THE HEARINGS HUB →
41
hearings this Congress
9
markups

Includes the 5 subcommittees. A markup is where members amend a bill and vote to send it to the floor.

Nothing scheduled yet. Committees post meetings about a week ahead.

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