I believe the evidence shows SBIR to be an extremely valuable program that we must continue to support and strengthen.
I feel an obligation to propose an alternative that can address these issues, not just oppose the current bill.
I think a more incremental improvement to the process would be more constructive.
Unfortunately, the approach the Majority has taken with H.R. 2809 may cause more problems than it will fix.
Unfortunately, I think the solutions provided in H.R. 2809 may cause more problems than they solve.
I just wish we could also agree that money does not grow on the trees at the NIST campus.
I hope that if we have the opportunity to negotiate a conference agreement, both bodies will see fit to provide NIST wit...
This makes no sense to me, and it makes no sense to many in the stakeholder community.
The other problem addressed by H.R. 2809 is in the area of commercial remote sensing.
I support H.R. 2105, and I thank the sponsors, including Mr. Webster, Mr. Lipinski, and Ms. Rosen.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
The threats to the scientific enterprise in America right now are profound.
I strongly oppose the Science Advisory Reform Act, and, at the core, I oppose this bill for many of the same reasons.
We must be prepared to pay for what we value, or we will simply not accomplish the laudable goals of this legislation.
I will vigorously oppose these efforts every step of the way, and I urge my colleagues to do the same.
This bill is a transparent attempt to slow down the regulatory process and stack science review boards with industry rep...
This legislation would have the same effect as the Secret Science Reform Act: Limiting the ability of the EPA to use the...
If this bill were enacted, EPA could be crippled, and the result would be more sick Americans and more dead Americans.
