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| http://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/jean-fuller-mccarthy-s-space-act-continues-final-frontier | JEAN FULLER: McCarthys Space Act continues final frontier | 2015-12-14 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | CA | Kevin McCarthy | M001165 | kevinmccarthy.house.gov | legacy | Space, the final frontier ... To boldly go where no man has gone before. That famous quote from the Star Trek series of the 1960s rings true today as America continues to explore space and thepossibilities offered by this new frontier. Those possibilities, and the jobs they create for our region, were enhanced recently when Congress unanimously passedH.R. 2262, otherwise known as the Space Act. This important piece of legislation will provide opportunities for privatebusinesses and entrepreneurs looking to advance space exploration. The Space Act was authored by my friend and our neighbor, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy. He pointed out thatpassage of the Space Act will, ensure the men and women in Mojave and east Kern County can continue to lead ourjourney into the final frontier. Supported by every aerospace leader in the area including the Mojave Air and Space Port, the Commercial SpaceflightFederation, XCOR Aerospace, Virgin Galactic, The SpaceShipCompany, SpaceX, Masten Space Systems, and the SatelliteIndustry Association, this legislation will extend the International Space Station for four years, until at least 2024. The billalso secures a level playing field for U.S. commercial space enterprises. The significance of the aerospace industry to Californias economy cannot be overstated. Aerospace employs more than200,000 Californians in high-paying jobs and supports more than 500,000 jobs in related fields. Not only does theaerospace industry create meaningful opportunities for California families, these jobs help fund public priorities likeeducation and law enforcement to the tune of nearly $3 billion annually through income tax revenue contributions. According to Stuart Witt, Chief Executive Officer of the Mojave Air and Space Port, H.R. 2262 brings long-awaitedlegislative stability to the aerospace industry. Witt believes this measure demonstrates that the full Congress finallyunderstands the importance of an extended regulatory learning period, during which the Federal AviationAdministration will not be allowed to issue new mandates. Like Witt, I have confidence that the Space Act will providethe industry with crucial guidance as we move into the future of aerospace. Majority Leader McCarthy and I will continue to fight for jobs in the aerospace industry at both the state and federallevels. In the California Legislature, I founded and chair the California Aviation Caucus, with an eye towards aerospaceand its infinite potential for the Mojave region. Through this Caucus, I hope to advance public awareness about theimportance of the aviation and aerospace industries and develop legislation that promotes educational and trainingopportunities for Californians seeking to pursue work in this exciting career sector. The Space Act now awaits the Presidents signature. Im hopeful he will recognize that protecting the ability of privatebusiness to advance space exploration will not only allow for the expansion of future space discovery, but will protectand grow job opportunities here in the United States. The passage of Majority Leader McCarthys Space Act, along with my committed efforts in the California Legislature, willensure that Californias commercial space industry continues to grow and thrive. Sen. Jean Fuller is the California Senate Republican Leader and represents the 16th District. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |