Randy Hultgren: “I have come to strongly believe that Dodd-Frank is damaging our economy and is slowing our Nation's economic recovery.”

However, the Fed has implemented some controversial policies that I am concerned may have some unintended consequences that, in fact, could increase systemic risk.

It is unacceptable that the Chinese enjoy broad access to the United States while U.S. citizens' access to Tibet is highly restricted.

It is my honor and privilege to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Smith), the very effective and helpful chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, and also cosponsor of this legislation.

I'd like to express my strong support for H.R. 4377, the Accelerating American Leadership in Science Act.