The Planetary Science Congressional Caucus
The bipartisan, bicameral Planetary Science Caucus was founded in January of 2018 with the following mission:
The Planetary Science Caucus unites members of Congress from both parties who are passionate about the scientific exploration of space and promotes efforts to:
- Raise awareness of the benefits of federal investment in space science, technology, exploration, and STEM education which grows jobs and boosts the nation's economy.
- Support private industry, academic institutions, and nonprofits that research and explore space.
- "Find life in our lifetimes," by advancing federal policies that support the search for life in our solar system and beyond.
The caucus is reconstituted every 2 years with each new congress. The caucus for the 117th Congress (2021 - 2023) is currently being organized.
116th Congress Caucus Members
The Planetary Science Caucus in the 116th congress (2019 - 2021) was composed of the following officials:
House of Representatives
Member | Party | State |
---|---|---|
Derek Kilmer (Chair) | D | WA |
Steve Palazzo (Chair) | R | MS |
David Schweikert | R | AZ |
Ami Bera | D | CA |
Judy Chu | D | CA |
Zoe Lofgren | D | CA |
Alan Lowenthal | D | CA |
Jerry McNerney | D | CA |
Brad Sherman | D | CA |
Adam Schiff | D | CA |
Jackie Speier | D | CA |
Ed Perlmutter | D | CO |
Bill Posey | R | FL |
John Rutherford | R | FL |
Darren Soto | D | FL |
Frederica Wilson | D | FL |
Bill Foster | D | IL |
Jim McGovern | D | MA |
Don Bacon | R | NE |
Nydia Velazquez | D | NY |
Kendra Horn | D | OK |
Matt Cartwright | D | PA |
David Cicilline | D | RI |
Lizzie Fletcher | D | TX |
Don Beyer | D | VA |
A. Donald McEachin | D | VA |
Abigail Spanberger | D | VA |
Pramila Jayapal | D | WA |
Adam Smith | D | WA |
Senate
Senator | Party | State |
---|---|---|
Doug Jones | D | AL |
Kyrsten Sinema | D | AZ |
Cory Gardner | R | CO |
Gary Peters | D | MI |
Jeff Merkley | D | OR |
Maria Cantwell | D | WA |
115th Congress Caucus Members
The following members of Congress were in the caucus during the 115th Congress (2017 - 2019):
House of Representatives
Member | Party | State |
---|---|---|
John Culberson (Chair) | R | TX |
Derek Kilmer (Chair) | D | WA |
David Schweikert | R | AZ |
Kyrsten Sinema | D | AZ |
Judy Chu | D | CA |
Ami Bera | D | CA |
Jackie Speier | D | CA |
Adam Schiff | D | CA |
Zoe Lofgren | D | CA |
Alan Lowenthal | D | CA |
Jerry McNerney | D | CA |
Ed Perlmutter | D | CO |
Elizabeth Esty | D | CT |
Bill Posey | R | FL |
Frederica Wilson | D | FL |
John Rutherford | R | FL |
Darren Soto | D | FL |
Madeleine Bordallo | D | GU |
Bill Foster | D | IL |
Randy Hultgren | R | IL |
Jim McGovern | D | MA |
Steven Palazzo | R | MS |
Don Bacon | R | NE |
Nydia Velazquez | D | NY |
Matt Cartwright | D | PA |
David Cicilline | D | RI |
A. Donald McEachin | D | VA |
Don Beyer | D | VA |
Adam Smith | D | WA |
Pramila Jayapal | D | WA |
Senate
Member | Party | State |
---|---|---|
Doug Jones | D | AL |
Cory Gardner | R | CO |
Gary Peters | D | MI |
Jeff Merkley | D | OR |
Maria Cantwell | D | WA |
Supporting Organizations
- The Planetary Society (founding partner)
- American Astronautical Society
- Explore Mars
- Moon Express
- Astrobotic
Additional Resources: