Washington, April 28 -- Rep Dale W. Strong issued the following press release:

Congressman Dale Strong, Vice Chair of the Appropriations Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee, participated in a hearing on Monday, examining the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) fiscal year 2027 budget request.

The hearing featured testimony from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, focusing on the agency's plan to execute the upcoming Artemis missions, return Americans to the Moon, and ensure continued U.S. leadership in deep space exploration.

"Just 17 days ago, the world watched as four astronauts returned to Earth, completing the first crewed deep-space mission in more than 50 years. Every American should be proud of this incr...