Official account of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Chairman @RepBrianBabin 🚀

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Space weather can disrupt the critical systems that power our modern economy and support our national security.   Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. ET, our Full Committee will examine how advancing America's space weather capabilities can help strengthen our nation's resilience.
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Tomorrow, our Full Committee will hear from expert witnesses as we examine how to advance America's space weather capabilities and strengthen our preparedness for future events.   Tune in at 10:00 a.m. ET.
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Space weather is driven by activity on the Sun and can affect the technologies Americans rely on every day.   Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. ET, our Full Committee will examine how government, academia, and industry are working to better understand the Sun, improve space weather forecasting, and strengthen America's preparedness for future events.
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House Science Committee retweeted
Today, the greatest cosmic movie ever made begins filming on one of America's most powerful telescopes. @NSF and @ENERGY are kicking off a 10 year scientific endeavor at @VRubinObs to create an ultrawide, ultra high-definition, time-lapse record of the universe 💫
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Last week the Science, Space, and Technology Committee advanced my AI Security and Innovation Act, which is part of my broader Great American AI Act. AI is the foundational technology of our time, and Congress must ensure the federal government has the technical expertise and evaluation capabilities needed to address emerging risks while keeping America at the forefront of innovation. This bipartisan bill establishes the Center for AI Security and Innovation within the federal government and takes an important step toward the AI governance framework recommended by the bipartisan House AI Task Force.
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.@NASAArtemis embodies everything we’re celebrating during @America250— the spirit of innovation and the determination to push to new frontiers. For 250 years, America has never stopped reaching higher, and we’re just getting started.
As we celebrate America's 250th birthday with @Freedom250, we're reminded that our nation's story has always been defined by people willing to take on big challenges. @POTUS launched the Artemis program with a bold vision for America's future in space. Today, we're carrying that vision forward by returning to the Moon, building a permanent presence, and preparing for where we inevitably go next.
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Quantum technology will play a major role in the future of scientific research, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and national security. This Executive Order recognizes the importance of winning the quantum race by keeping America at the forefront of innovation, supporting the workforce needed to build it, and ensuring these breakthroughs happen here in America. whitehouse.gov/presidential-…
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At this week's hearing, @RepNickBegich asked how many of DOJ's more than $52 million in cybersecurity-related False Claims Act recoveries in FY2025 stemmed from whistleblower allegations versus proactive government investigations.   DOJ responded that many of those recoveries originated from whistleblower-initiated cases and explained how whistleblower reports help inform enforcement efforts.   Watch the full exchange below. ⬇️
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"The biggest investors in the world are called taxpayers."   During Wednesday's hearing, @RepHaridopolos emphasized the importance of protecting taxpayer dollars and ensuring accountability when federal funds are misused. He asked how the Department of Justice works to hold bad actors accountable and protect the integrity of federally funded research.   Watch his discussion below. ⬇️
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Protecting taxpayer dollars requires strong oversight and effective tools to detect fraud. During Wednesday's hearing, @RepDarrellIssa emphasized concerns about the misuse of federal funds and asked whether agencies are leveraging available data resources to identify potential fraud and evaluate whistleblower allegations.
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During Wednesday's hearing, Subcommittee Chairman @RepMcCormick raised an important question: Does the False Claims Act's record $6.8 billion recovery in FY2025 reflect a major enforcement success—or the sheer scale of fraud still occurring?   Watch expert witness Brenna Jenny's response below.
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Combating fraud is essential to protecting taxpayer dollars and strengthening research security.   During Wednesday's hearing, @RepPatHarrigan asked how increased efforts to combat fraud have changed the day-to-day oversight and enforcement of federally funded research grants.
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🗓️ Wednesday, July 1st at 10:00 AM Full Committee Hearing - “Weathering the Solar Storm: Advancing America's Space Weather Capabilities” 📍2318 Rayburn House Office Building
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Yesterday, our Full Committee approved a bipartisan package of ten AI bills to help strengthen America's leadership in artificial intelligence.   These bills support innovation, expand AI education and workforce development, enhance national security, and help keep the United States at the forefront of this critical technology.
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House Science Committee retweeted
The Quantum Race is on 🔥 President Trump is taking action, and I am proud to lead the effort in Congress with the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act to codify these EOs into law. When it comes to the quantum race, second place is NOT an option!
The race for quantum leadership is underway, and America cannot afford to fall behind.

President Trump’s Executive Orders will accelerate quantum innovation, bolster our national security, and help position the United States to lead the next frontier of scientific and technological advancement. wsj.com/politics/policy/trum…
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Today, our Committee advanced ten bipartisan AI bills that support American innovation, strengthen the AI workforce, and help keep the United States at the forefront of artificial intelligence.   insideaipolicy.com/share/200…
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House Science Committee retweeted
House Science passes bipartisan AI bills addressing cyber, research among a range of issues ow.ly/tEmG106A4gs
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Today, our Full Committee advanced a bipartisan package of artificial intelligence legislation, including ten bills focused on strengthening America's leadership in AI through investments in education, workforce development, research, innovation, and national security.   We look forward to continuing to move these bills through the legislative process.
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BRT appreciates @housescience for advancing AI legislation critical to strengthening U.S. technology leadership, security and innovation.
America's leadership in AI depends on secure, trustworthy, and resilient AI systems. Today, our Full Committee advanced a bipartisan package of AI legislation focused on security, accountability, workforce development, and research.
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America's leadership in AI starts with the workforce we build today. Our Full Committee advanced legislation to expand AI education, train educators, and develop the next generation of AI innovators.
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