AIAA Statement on Passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 Written 23 December 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 23, 2022 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement:

“AIAA applauds the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which includes roughly $37.6 billion in funding that keeps America’s competitive edge toward scientific discovery. It authorizes $25.4 billion for NASA, while providing a significant increase in funding for the National Institute of Standards and Technology of $1.627 billion and $761 million for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The legislation also provides an historic increase to $9.9 billion in funding for the National Science Foundation, the largest increase to date. 

Furthermore, we are pleased the bill also provides significant funding for aeronautics and astronautics. Specifically, $94 million will fund the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to add positions that continue the FAA’s efforts implementing the Aviation Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act (ACSAA). The provision allots $2 billion for the Department of Defense, which better prepares its initiatives on space procurement, operation, maintenance, and research and development. Also, the $70 million of funding for the Office of Space Commerce is long overdue. 

While this legislation keeps the U.S. Government fully funded for all of FY2023, we especially commend Congress for recognizing the importance of aeronautics, astronautics, science and technology. The Institute, through our events, technical resources, and membership, continues our commitment to scientific discovery that enhances aerospace and aviation.”

Media Contact: Rebecca B. Gray, RebeccaG@AIAA.org, 804-397-5270 cell

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