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United States Representative Nick Lampson, who represents Johnson Space Center and is the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, applauded today's passage of H.R. 3752, the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004. "I have long supported opening space travel to all citizens who are interested and able to participate in it, as further space exploration will undoubtedly yield tremendous gains in human, technological, and scientific knowledge," Lampson said. "More importantly, I am excited by the progress being made towards that goal by entrepreneurial companies in a number of states - including my own state of Texas. Indeed, competition in the marketplace for space travel will advance cutting-edge technology, create economic incentives for hardware and software developers, and ultimately make such travel accessible to many." The Houston Airport System has responded to Lampson's concerns about nighttime runway usage at Houston's Intercontinental Airport, announcing that it will be curtailed. "I am pleased that HAS recognized the concerns of my constituents and airport-area residents, who shared with me and Intercontinental Airport their numerous complaints with the airport's increased takeoffs and landings," Lampson said. "The airport's prompt response shows that citizen action is an important and positive tool to enforce our government agencies' accountability." On
Friday, Lampson will bring his Washington, D.C. staff to Texas to
provide direct local outreach to the area for the next several days. “I am thrilled to bring my D.C. staff to the Ninth District and have them spread out across the area, where they can hear firsthand the most important feedback, needs, and concerns of local citizens,” Lampson said. “I can think of no better way for both my D.C. and local staffs to meet with local officials, organizations, community groups, and citizens, as this helps my D.C. staff do a better job of responding to local issues.” Lampson
will send two member teams of his local and D.C. staff to meet with
local elected officials, labor groups, and community representatives.
Meetings are currently scheduled with several organizations,
including a local V.A. outpatient clinic, a 911 emergency communications
center, the Coast Guard, and the Arts Counsel. In addition, Congressman Lampson will hold a press conference Friday at the Best Years Center in Beaumont, where he will address seniors on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid issues.
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