Sequestration can’t end human civilization.
The House can do something about Sequestration.
They have not power to end, or prevent the end, of human civilization.
That power belongs to God.
Holding "committees" about the "asteroid threat" is sheer lunacy and folly.
And asteroids are coming to humanity (among a whole host of other horrific things), because of our sin and the judgment of God.
See Revelation Chapter 8.