LeMieux Introduces Effort to stop NASA from Canceling Constellation

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) today launched an effort to prohibit NASA from terminating the Constellation Program, which is the follow on space program replacing the space shuttle. The amendment to the FAA Reauthorization bill introduced by LeMieux reiterates federal law prohibiting NASA from using funds in FY2010 to cancel Constellation contracts. Joining LeMieux in the effort are senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), Richard Shelby (R-MS), Jeff Sessions (R-AL), Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Bob Bennett (R-UT).

“NASA is ignoring the will of Congress by taking steps to terminate the Constellation program. This effort sends the clear message that there are no loopholes, exclusions, or other routes the agency can use to kill the program,” said LeMieux. “The ultimate determination on the future of the space program rests with Congress, not a budget proposal submitted by the administration.”

Without Constellation, the United States will be reliant on Russia for any manned space missions. The amendment would also waive Anti-deficiency Act provisions cited by the Administrator as justification for setting aside funding and stalling additional work on Constellation. It also requires a study to review the contracts and prohibits any efforts to cancel contracts necessary for the support of the remaining shuttle flights.

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