Washington, Sept. 14 -- Congressman Vince Fong issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy expressing strong support for the Federal Aviation Administration's proposed rule to streamline permitting for commercial space launch and reentry activities. This marks a critical step toward cutting the red tape that is holding back American space innovation.
"While our space industry may be the envy of the world, the regulatory landscape is a key obstacle holding it back," Congressman Fong wrote. "For example, before a commercial space launch can take place, more than a dozen separate related assessments must be completed. The challenge is...