Dale W. Strong

WASHINGTON — Congressman Dale Strong, Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee, secured critical provisions for North Alabama in the Fiscal Year 2027 bill, which passed out of the Committee on Wednesday. “As Vice Chair of the Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee, I am proud to support this bill. It right-sizes and refocuses spending on the essentials — keeping our nation competitive and safe and advancing American superiority in space and science,” said Representative Dale Strong. “This bill streamlines federal spending to focus on core pillars – national security, law enforcement, and American leadership in space and science – to ensure taxpayer dollars are reserved for mission-critical outcomes. In pushing back against wasteful spending, we are building a more accountable and efficient government that remains steadfast in its primary responsibilities to the American people.” As Vice Chairman, Strong worked to ensure North Alabama’s priorities were included in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. The bill reaffirms North Alabama’s role as a national hub for American space superiority by providing: $2.6 billion for the Marshall Space Flight Center-led Space Launch System, America’s deep-space, human-certified rocket powering NASA’s Artemis missions Up to $110 million for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP), supporting the Administration’s priorities for deep space exploration by advancing faster, more efficient crewed missions to Mars and beyond, while also strengthening U.S. national security and commercial space capabilities $2.2 billion for Marshall Space Flight Center’s continued development of the Human Landing System (HLS), as the U.S. prepares for the upcoming Artemis III mission and HLS capability demonstration $1.4 billion to enhance and strengthen the Orion spacecraft used to transport Artemis astronauts on longer deep space missions

"As we prepare to host millions of visitors for major international events and continue facing evolving threats to our homeland, we must ensure TSA has the resources necessary to secure our airports with modern screening technology and upgrades that keep passengers safe. The SAFEGUARDS Act ensures that the resources are available to do just that," said Representative Dale Strong (AL-05).

“This is an important first step toward delivering the resources our communities need to strengthen critical water infrastructure,” said Congressman Dale Strong. “North Alabama families deserve reliable, safe water systems, and I will keep working with my colleagues to push these projects across the finish line.”

“I will never apologize for bringing your tax dollars back home to North Alabama. I am proud to fight for resources like this that allow our communities to make critical infrastructure improvements,” said Strong.

“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 incredible accomplishment,” said Congressman Dale Strong.

“The road to the Golden Age of Space Exploration runs through the Rocket City. Since the first lunar mission, North Alabama has played a starring role – powering our nation’s space program and diligently working to make human spaceflight possible,” said Strong. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman agreed, acknowledging Huntsville’s impact on his own career, “I also want to say that the road that I took to be here today also went through Huntsville when I went to space camp, and I want to say, 12 or 13 years old. So, I have an incredible appreciation of space and the space and rocket center, but also the good work that's done at Marshall Space Flight Center.”