Dan Lipinski

I am very concerned that DHS is not striking the right balance between critical basic research and applied technology development.

I am disappointed that the success of the S&T Directorate continues to be limited by a lack of effective strategy and a lack of coordination resulting in some costly and, likely, preventable failures.

To keep America safe, we need to get it right every time.

One of the biggest issues that I focused on during my time on this subcommittee is streamlining the FAA's certification process.

We need to get that done next year, and welcome this opportunity to learn more about what has been done and what is being done.

I am concerned if the United States does not take the necessary steps, we will lose our leadership position in this field.

Innovation, whether in biomedical research or elsewhere, is an ecosystem that is more than the sum of its parts.

I want this Committee to be actively involved in writing the Research Title in the next surface transportation reauthorization bill.

We need to ensure that universities are given the flexibility to pursue long-term research.

Thank you, Chairman Bucshon, for calling this hearing.

Rail transportation is hugely important for my district as well as the Nation.

We must invest more in R&D to ensure the safety of our rail passengers and operators.

I was going to ask the Chairman not to refer to me as doctor because the real doctors are over there, people actually heal people.

If researchers are spending over 40 percent of their time on administrative tasks and not research, that is not productive.

That being said, we need to find the right balance that meets those goals and allows researchers to focus on what they do best: advancing science.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows…

I know that Professor Hersam was part of a report on nanotechnology research directions that included a review of recommendations for nano EHS research and hope we can spend some time during the Q&A on this important topic.

Part of our discussion on nanotechnology must include the barriers and opportunities surrounding nanomanufacturing.

I don't think the NNI requires major revisions. It seems to be working pretty well, but I do think there are opportunities to formalize some of the recommendations we have received in the last few years from PCAST and the National…

I am fond of saying I drank the nanotech Kool-Aid the first time I visited Chad Mirkin's lab at Northwestern University.

I hope with the Chairman's help we will have an opportunity to take up an NNI reauthorization bill once again in this Congress, and who knows, maybe the fourth time will be the charm.

By controlling individual atoms, we can create new materials and products, and with that, companies and jobs.

Federal investments in nanotechnology research have already led to job creation in my state and across the Nation.

With today's budget climate, the federal government has to consider alternative financing tools for R&D funding.

For years, I have been a strong supporter of using prizes to incentivize advancement of emerging technologies.