; and (8) a description of the approaches the Administration is taking to ensure that the project under subsection (a) does not involve competition with the private sector and does not preclude the development of commercial capabilities for in-space satellite servicing and assembly. (c) Transmittal The results of the Assessment in subsection (c) shall be transmitted to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. 608. Parachute systems research and development It is the sense of Congress that parachute design, development, and performance is essential for the safety and success of both robotic and human spaceflight systems, including the Orion crew vehicle, capsules being developed under the Commercial Crew Program, as well as some robotic spacecraft that are to be landed on solar system bodies. It is the further sense of Congress that the risks and complexities involved in parachute systems warrant additional research and development that could benefit both internal development programs and those of United States industry partners. The Administrator should strongly consider supporting research and development on parachute systems for the purposes of contributing to the overall safety and success of United States robotic and human spaceflight systems. VII Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education 701. Office of STEM engagement (a) Sense of the congress It is the sense of the Congress that NASA’s inspiring mission, specialized facilities, skilled engineering and scientific workforce, and research activities present unique opportunities for inspiring public engagement in STEM and increasing the number of students pursuing STEM degrees and careers. (b) In general The Administrator shall establish an Office of STEM Engagement for the purpose of advancing progress toward the Nation’s Federal STEM education goals for enhancing STEM