Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the International Space Station.

recognizes the 20th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS);

commends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for its achievements as part of the ISS program and the Americans who have given to it so much of their skill, effort, and passion;

recognizes the many men and women supporting ISS operations on the ground that enable the continued safe utilization of the ISS;

recognizes the more than 240 United States and international astronauts that have lived and worked aboard the ISS to help build, integrate, operate, and maintain the ISS;

recognizes the importance of the ISS for scientific discovery, human exploration, and international cooperation; and

recognizes the importance of maintaining operation of the ISS as a national capability that serves a critical service to a range of government and commercial users.