THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS for THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS
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What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Aerospace AER
Spoke with the House Science Committee about the urgency to address Space Traffic Management issues. Recommendations included: 1. Moving the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) from NOAA and elevating it to a direct report under the Deputy Secretary of Commerce 2. Appropriating adequate resources to OSC to effectively carry out its missions 3. Granting OSC Mission Authorization to cover the oversight gap between the FAA/FCC/NOAA that will arise because of new commercial space activities Held Congressional Fly-In (Grassroots Advocacy Event). Recommendations to House and Senate offices included: 1. Providing guidance and direction to this nascent space industry to incentivize and sustain economic growth and promote U.S. leadership and national security. 2. Supporting development of a diverse aerospace workforce for all skill types and stages of career to advance learning commensurate with technology and product advancement, such as incentives for K-12 STEM teachers, H-1B visa reform, and legislation that enhances the pipeline of STEM-competent workers. 3. Supporting robust, long-term funding for federal research and technology initiatives in aeronautics and space, including necessary infrastructure, to ensure U.S. leadership in critical areas such as artificial intelligence, advanced air mobility, cybersecurity, hypersonics, and robotics. 4. Creating initiatives and provide funding for the recovery and advancement of the A&D industry - including workforce, infrastructure, and technology advancements. Provided the House Science Committee with priorities and issues for inclusion in a NASA authorization bill. Priorities included: 1. Assuring International Space Station (ISS) sustainability through the current 2030 target date 2. Ensuring that the Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations program has a human habitable and operational platform by 2028 for overlap with the ISS for transition of key capabilities 3. Providing clear priorities for the Artemis program with provisions for addressing applicable long-lead capabilities in a timely manner 4. Pursuing continuous capabilities for monitoring and forecasting climate change and space weather effects 5. Continuing to develop a major new aeronautical X-plane capability 6. Seekng to realize a 4% of NASA budget investment level for in space and aeronautical technology development programs 7. Sustaining NASA education support at the STEM level (elementary, middle, and high school) Testimony before the House Space Subcommittee: The hearing, titled Keeping Our Sights on Mars Part 3: A Status Update and Review of NASAs Artemis Initiative, examined the status of plans and progress on NASAs Artemis initiative; reviewed challenges related to the implementation of those activities; and considered the factors that contribute to overall success in the nations Moon to Mars efforts. AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher outlined important factors needed to capitalize on the rapidly evolving capabilities in the aerospace sector and required for successful complex space endeavors.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEVEN SIDOREK | Director, Public Policy and Government Relations |
Aviation/Airlines/Airports AVI
Provided the administration with a list of priorities and issues related to aeronautics. Priorities addressed: 1. Research and Development 2. Supersonic flight over land 3. Hypersonic flight 4. Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) 5. Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), including hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen turbine propulsion, and battery-electric vehicles using clean/renewable energy sources 6. Aircraft certification 7. Education and workforce (attracting more talent)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEVEN SIDOREK | Director, Public Policy and Government Relations |
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