Zoe Lofgren

These landmark investments are already leading to numerous exciting new research efforts and scientific infrastructure improvements across the nation.

There are still a very dangerous toxics. In some cases, they can't be replaced in the production.

As I have stated before, good Congressional oversight is simply good governance.

It is essential that Congress follows through with funding, and that NIST continues to provide timely updates to us on the state of its facilities.

Much as I would like to have the Science Committee have jurisdiction over patents and trademarks we do not.

The PTO is not a lawmaking body.

If we have the balance wrong, this Committee will be eager to work on it.

Speaker McCarthy has proposed very steep cuts in the Federal civilian budget that would amount to an anticipated reduction of over 22 percent to civilian scientific agencies, including NSF.

I am encouraged by the President's budget request, which seeks to carry out these critical investments.

We cannot resort to cutting scientific funding to meet arbitrary spending goals.

While I will vote in favor of this resolution and support the advancement of the Abraham Accords and normalization of relations with Israel, I am disappointed that the resolution does not mention the longstanding U.S. policy of supporting…

We can't resort to cutting scientific funding to meet arbitrary spending goals.

I'm encouraged by the President's budget request, which seeks to carry out these critical investments.

I thank Chairman Lucas for organizing this Special Order. Honoring Jenn Wickre is really a privilege. I know Jenn from the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, and I know her as an organized and capable person. Today, even more than…

Inspectors General are a crucial part of a healthy, functioning government ecosystem.

I'm proud that these bills--CHIPS and Science in particular--made heavy investments in our scientific enterprise.

The Department of Energy will continue leading us into a clean energy future, building upon their incredible breakthroughs in fusion energy.

I appreciate the Chairman's effort to include a former Administrator appointed by a Democratic President, but none of these witnesses oppose an independent agency.

These are just a few of the reasons why we should continue and even strengthen our support for NOAA.

I appreciate the Committee's consideration of the priorities of New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District.

The idea of a NOAA Organic Act has long had bipartisan support.

During that hearing, I spoke about the urgency of addressing leaded aviation fuels, because what we know now is that this is a dangerous public health crisis that is affecting my constituents in California's 18th congressional district.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, better known as NOAA, is an important scientific agency that provides services to help prepare and protect life and property from severe weather and climate events.

I am eager to work with the Chairman and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to elevate NOAA in the public discourse and see what we can achieve.

It is critical that the Committee ensures the FAA is empowered to develop future agreements as additional companies look to deploy 5G networks.