
The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has a jurisdiction over a range of matters related to energy research and development, federally owned or operated non-military energy laboratories, astronautical research and development, civil aviation, environmental research and development; marine research, and more. The Committee oversees the National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, and National Weather Service. It also reviews laws, programs, and Government activities relating to non-military research and development to report back to the House.
Brian Babin
Republican • TX
To establish programs and requirements related to the production of geothermal energy in the United States, and for other purposes.
Referred To · February 13, 2026
To prohibit weather modification within the United States, and for other purposes.
Referred To · February 9, 2026
To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to identify grand challenges and award competitive prizes for artificial intelligence research and development.
Referred To · February 9, 2026
To require a Federal science strategy for the monitoring and detection of methane, and for other purposes.
Referred To · February 9, 2026
To amend title 51, United States Code, to provide the National Aeronautics and Space Administration authority to detect, identify, monitor, and track unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes.
Referred To · February 4, 2026
To amend the Energy Act of 2020, the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and the Mineral Leasing Act to streamline the leasing and permitting processes of Federal agencies for certain energy and mineral projects, to clarify Federal authorization requirements for certain projects on non-Federal land, to establish enforceable Federal authorization timelines and expedited judicial remedies, to limit Federal actions halting fully permitted projects, to create a de-risking compensation program, and for other purposes.
Referred To · February 3, 2026
To establish a commission on robotics, and for other purposes.
Referred To · February 3, 2026
To advance policy priorities.
Referred To · February 2, 2026