NASA Chief Isaacman Tells House Republicans $25 Billion Agency Needs No More Money
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Updated · POLITICO · Jul 22
NASA Chief Isaacman Tells House Republicans $25 Billion Agency Needs No More Money
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jul 22
Summary
Jared Isaacman told the Republican Study Committee on Wednesday that NASA is not seeking additional funding, an unusual message for House Republicans who often hear agency requests for more money.
Nearly $25 billion appropriated for 2026, plus $10 billion from last year’s reconciliation package, lets NASA pursue major plans without a higher topline, Isaacman said, according to members in the room.
That reassurance comes despite the White House proposing a 25% cut for 2027; House appropriators have already drafted a bill to keep NASA’s budget at its current level.
Artemis and other projects remain central to the pitch, with Isaacman updating Republicans on a moon program targeting a 2028 astronaut landing and framing the effort as competition with China.