WASHINGTON-Congressman Chaka Fattah (PA-02) will deliver the opening keynote address this Monday, January 13, at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) SciTech 2014 forum and exposition outside Washington. Fattah, who serves as Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies, with oversight for NASA, will address the government's role in fostering new science and technology development, and the need for a sustained commitment to federally sponsored R&D. SciTech 2014 is the annual AIAA kickoff event, and will bring together more than 3,000 aerospace professionals to discuss the most important issues currently facing the aerospace community.
Congressman Fattah has been an outspoken champion for government investment in aerospace, and is a leading advocate for federally sponsored research. He is Co-Chair of the House Science and National Labs Caucus.
WHO: Rep. Chaka Fattah (PA-02)
WHAT:Keynote Address at American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) SciTech 2014 Meeting, followed by a panel discussion: "Aerospace R&D Policy Implications and Investments"
WHEN:8:05 AM, Monday, January 13, 2014
WHERE:Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center - Potomac AB Room
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD
CONTACT: Allyson Freeman
Allyson.Freeman@mail.house.gov
202.225.4001
/PRNewswire-USNewswire -- Jan. 10, 2014/
SOURCE Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah
