Political Quotes

“I would like to acknowledge that Division A of H.R. 1158, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020's Joint Explanatory Statement to Division A, provided an increase to the Soldier Lethality Technology Program within the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army account. Specifically, a general program increase of $5,000,000. I want to express my gratitude to Chairwoman Lowey, Chairman Visclosky, and the full Committee for the inclusion of this funding increase. These funds allow the Army Research Lab to conduct work on a number of important disruptive science and technology programs, including millimeter-wave imager sensor technology needed to improve situational awareness to our service men and women. Ensuring access to low cost imager sensors to provide leap-ahead capability in urban combat and situational awareness will enable troops to move, communicate, protect, and sustain themselves better in any combat environment. Such sensors can be used in a reconnaissance role, with the ability to see inhabitants within building structures and provide significant situational insight within dense urban environments. Again, I support the modernization of the U.S. Army and to support disruptive science and technology. I thank my colleagues for their shared support. The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time for debate has expired. Pursuant to House Resolution 765, the previous question is ordered. The question is on the motion by the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Lowey).…”