He’s been in office for less than three months, and Congressman Nick Begich has gotten his third bill passed by the House.
The US House of Representatives on Monday passed the “DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act.” Sponsored by Begich and co-sponsored by Congressman George Whitesides of California, who was former chief of staff at NASA, the legislation passed under the suspension calendar with strong support from both parties. It will not cost the taxpayers but it will improve space and energy research.
“With today’s passage of the DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act, we are solidifying a critical partnership that has powered America’s leadership in space and energy innovation for decades,” said Congressman Begich. “This legislation ensures that two of our nation’s most advanced research agencies work hand-in-hand, driving the next generation of space exploration technologies while also advancing energy and communication systems here at home.”
“As NASA’s former Chief of Staff, I know that research collaboration is critical to the overall goal of advancing America’s leadership in space,” said Rep. George Whitesides. “By formalizing NASA’s partnership with the Department of Energy through bipartisan legislation, we can ensure greater efficiency, oversight, and progress in space exploration and energy innovation.”
For over half a century, the Department of Energy and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have routinely collaborated on groundbreaking technologies, including Radioisotope Power Systems, nuclear thermal propulsion, and surface power systems. The partnership had never been formally codified—until now.
Key Provisions of the Act:
- Directs the Department of Energy and NASA to jointly pursue cross-cutting research and development initiatives.
- Requires the two agencies to submit a report to Congress within two years detailing their collaborative work and future research plans.
- Ensures that coordination efforts are achieved within existing agency budgets, without authorizing additional spending.
The formalization of this partnership is expected to streamline research efforts, enhance efficiency, and drive technological breakthroughs that benefit both space exploration and energy innovation on Earth. The bill now moves to the Senate for further consideration.
Perhaps his next bill could request that the town drunk and the Secretary of Defense should be two different people. Just a thought.
Just a thought? Im not sure you’re capable. Go burn a tesla and get arrested along with all your retarded friends. Loser.
Just a thought? Im not sure you’re capable. Your TDS is so bad.
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Sebastian said: “Perhaps his next bill could request that the town drunk and the Vice President should be two different people.”
There, fixed it for you as we remember Kamala. Cheers –
My man!
Go Nick. Useful legislation that should save money and time.👍👍👍
While I appreciate the effort let’s not get too excited about the likely results.
We are dealing with the federal government.
The collaborative efforts will be to create a new division to be a liaison. Most likey staffed by 50 people that make sure the flyers on the employee break rooms between the departments have the same memos attached.
The report to Congress in two years will almost certainly require a contractor to examine each agency and submit recommendations. Should be easily done for $10-15 million. You can be sure one of your fellow congressmen has a nephew or grandchild that can do the work.
Good work Nick, but if this has any chance of succeeding you have to do more than your colleagues. If you pass a law and don’t force it to be followed it will end up badly. Stay on top of the career staff at NASA and DOE or this will spiral out of control.
Looks like Poor Little Sebastian is still kind of raw about not being able to steal the last election. Admit it Seb, You lost…. BIGLY!
This guy already has more accomplishments than Sullivan & MURKOWSKI put together. Let’s throw another Begich on the fire.
It takes a bill for interagency cooperation?
Let me know when he gets serious about real problems like the inept NPFMC or the national debt or removal of the Dept of Ed or ending tbe AUMF or eliminating the ATF and it’s nonsense.
Nick demonstrates a fundamental truth: showing up is a big part of accomplishing things. No show smart was more about anarchistic self entitled living off the taxpayers tear than she was about showing up for work.nowshewants to be governor?the traitorous Democratic Party want her because they know that she is no show/ do nothing Mary
Not sure if this makes a dime’s worth of difference for Alaska, but what the heck. The next five bills will be stuff for the Native corporations.