{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-forbes-wittman-rigell-applauds-award-of-contract-for-new-lab-at", "Scott, Forbes, Wittman & Rigell Applaud Award of Contract for New Lab at NASA Langley", "2016-12-02", "2016", "2016-12", "Democrat", "House", "VA", "Robert Scott", "S000185", "bobbyscott.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Randy Forbes (VA-04), Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Scott Rigell (VA-02) issued the following joint statement applauding today\u2019s announcement by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) that it has awarded a $95.6 million contract to W.M. Jordan Co. of Newport News to construct the Measurement Systems Laboratory (MSL) at NASA Langley Research Center:\n\u201cToday\u2019s announcement by the General Services Administration is great news for NASA Langley and science research in Hampton Roads,\u201d said Rep.Scott. \u201cThis project, part of NASA Langley\u2019s 20-year revitalization plan, will expand NASA Langley\u2019s research capabilities while saving millions of dollars in annual maintenance. As NASA Langley celebrates its 100th Anniversary next year, we look forward to continuing to work with NASA, the Virginia aerospace community, and our colleagues in Congress to ensure that NASA Langley is able to continue to implement its 20-year plan and remains an integral part of accomplishing NASA\u2019s missions.\u201d\u00a0\nRep J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) said \u201cNASA is doing cutting-edge work and much of it is happening right here in Virginia. This contract award is part of what will enable NASA to make exciting new breakthroughs and reach new horizons \u2013 and is a sign of the bright days ahead for NASA Langley.\u00a0I am proud of the bipartisan support from the Hampton Roads congressional delegation to support and advance the critical research being done there every day.\u201d \u00a0\u00a0\n\u201cNASA Langley is such an incredible Virginia and national asset. Construction of the MSL is a key component of NASA Langley Research Center\u2019s long-term revitalization plan, setting course for 21st Century space and aeronautics innovation,\u201d said Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-01)\n\"NASA Langley has always meant a lot to me and my family,\" Rep.Rigell said. \"I am proud that, through the bipartisan work of the delegation and others, the Research Center will be able to continue to inspire many people with the construction of the MSL, which is crucial to a path forward to innovation.\"\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["http://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-forbes-wittman-rigell-applauds-award-of-contract-for-new-lab-at"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5093630645424128, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}