"The Weather Act is due for reauthorization at the end of September 2023."
"And we're here today to discuss methane emissions and how to measure and address them. This is a complex problem, largely due to technological limitations and regulatory barriers."
"Written statement by Representative Frank Lucas, Ranking Member, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology."
"If we are to achieve our goal of effectively coordinating space objects, accurately tracking space debris, and advancing space safety, then we need to be sure we don't constrain the commercial industr..."
"I'm hopeful that the Department of Commerce will take a pragmatic approach that prioritizes growth and innovation rather than stifling commercial development."
"In the past 15 years, the United States has decreased its total emissions by 21 percent."
"We've proven that new technologies are critical in emissions reductions."
"The result of the stick approach is a cautionary tale."
"Now more than ever we can appreciate the value of American energy independence."
"My hope is that today, we can focus on the most significant action our committee can take to address this challenge: supporting breakthrough energy technologies."
"We've proven that new technologies are critical to emissions reductions."
"Investing in technological development through R&D is what I see as the carrot approach to addressing climate change."