Congressman Dale Strong was nominated by the House Republican Steering Committee to serve on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for the 118th Congress.
“Huntsville, known as the Rocket City, has contributed to the success of America’s space program for over six decades,” Rep. Strong said. “The vital work done at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center plays a crucial role in the Fifth District and helps America continue to lead the space race. I look forward to promoting NASA’s mission through my position on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.”
The Committee is responsible for setting the direction of America’s scientific, economic, and technical growth and ensuring that the United States sustains its competitive edge over the rest of the world in science and technology. The Committee maintains oversight of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation, and the National Weather Service. Congressman Strong’s position will enable him to directly support the work done in Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center.
The Science, Space, and Technology Committee is chaired by Rep. Frank Lucas.
“We’ll be working to ensure a competitive edge over China, strengthen critical industries of the future, preserve American leadership in space, and improve efficiency and accountability at the agencies under our jurisdiction,” Chairman Lucas said. “From quantum information sciences to drones to weather forecasting, the Science Committee has a full agenda ahead. We have a great group of returning members and an exciting freshmen cohort that will bring diverse expertise to the challenges ahead. I’m confident we’ll have a productive year, and I’m eager to get to work.”
In total, Congressman Strong has been nominated for three committees: Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Science, Space, and Technology.
“Alabama is home to many military equities, but the Fifth District is especially proud to host Redstone Arsenal. From the Army Material Command, aviation and missile programs, and the Missile Defense Agency,” Strong said. “Redstone is critical for America’s national defense. Our country is made safer by the commitment of the men and women of Alabama that faithfully serve the military community.”
“I am honored to be nominated to serve on the Committee on Homeland Security, where one of my top priorities is to immediately secure our border and ensure that the Border Patrol has the resources it needs to start enforcing our immigration laws,” said Congressman Strong. “North Alabama is proud to play a role in protecting Americans against threats to the homeland. Intelligence, cyber security, and other crucial operations bring thousands of highly trained professionals to the Fifth Congressional District, and I am proud to be their representative in Washington, D.C.”
“I am extremely honored to be asked to serve on committees that are crucial to the work being done in North Alabama,” says Rep. Strong.
Rep. Strong won the election in a landslide in November for his first term representing Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District. Strong previously served the people of Madison County as the chairman of the county commission. He is a longtime paramedic.
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