US House Science Committee Challenges FCC Authority Over Space Safety in 'Space Modernization' NPRM  House Science Committee Chair Rep. Brian Babin and Ranking Member Rep. Zoe Lofgren sent a letter to FCC Chair Brendan Carr criticising the FCC's "Space Modernization for the 21st Century"  notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for exceeding the agency's statutory authority. The Committee argues that three specific provisions — incorporating post-mission disposal requirements, m