ICYMI: Congressman Haridopolos Delivers First Speech on the House Floor Highlighting America’s Space Industry

On Tuesday, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) delivered his first speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, which he used to highlight the Space Coast’s leadership in America’s space program, and to applaud the men and women of the public and private sectors who power this crucial industry.

A video of Rep. Haridopolos’ speech can be found here.  

The full remarks are below:

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in my first speech on the House Floor to applaud the men and women powering America’s spaceflight industry.  

I am proud to represent Florida’s Space Coast--the launchpad for America’s journey to the stars since the early days of NASA. But, this is not just our past, it is our future.  

2024 was a record-breaking year for the Space Coast, with 93 successful launches crossing our skies. And, in just the first weeks of 2025, 5 launches have already taken place, proving that America’s new golden age of spaceflight is well underway.  

This renaissance has been powered by game-changing private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin, whose ingenuity has turned spaceflight into a thriving ecosystem of public-private collaboration.  

Dominance in space is central to America’s economic strength and military readiness. I am confident that with the leadership of Chairman Babin and President Trump, America will remain the global leader in space exploration and innovation.”