Frank Lucas

This rule was exactly the wrong way to protect the environment - a federal government power grab.

I believe this Administration is working hard to do both.

In the past, it seemed like instead of protecting the environment, the EPA was more focused on pursuing a political agenda that led to expansive, and might I add expensive, regulatory burdens.

The EPA is charged with the broad and vital mission of protecting our Nation's air, land, and water.

The United States is a leader in reducing emissions, yet we remain one of the largest economies in the world.

I expect the theme of this hearing to be climate change with particular criticism aimed at the President's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord.

I believe that technology should be the cornerstone of our efforts to reduce global emissions and address our environmental challenges.

I'm confident that under the leadership of Administrator Wheeler, America will remain the gold standard of environmental protection around the world.

Under the leadership of Administrator Wheeler, the EPA has shifted from top-down, one-size-fits-all regulations to a flexible, technology-driven approach.

But adequately funding SLS, Orion, and ground systems are only part of what is needed for Lunar exploration.

But this steady funding is a blessing and curse.

Year after year, the Trump Administration has proposed increased funding for NASA Exploration Systems.

We are once again at the threshold and our actions now will determine our future leadership in space.

Congress and NASA need to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars and ensure these programs stay focused, on schedule, and within cost.

This year the Administration took the extraordinary step of amending their budget by requesting an additional $1.6 billion to accelerate our return to the Moon by 2024.

The Trump Administration has harnessed this spirit of discovery and focused our human space exploration efforts.

When we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing this summer, it was a great reminder of the great things that we can achieve with perseverance, technical excellence, and a pioneering spirit.

DNA evidence has revolutionized the justice system.

Our task is to look at what role the federal government can play to advance the accurate, reliable, and fair use of forensic science.

The integrity of forensic science can have a profound impact on the lives of Americans who are victims of crime, and those accused of committing a crime.

Thank you, Chairwoman Johnson for holding today's hearing on the state of forensic science in the United States.

To close, since I have no additional speakers. Mr. Speaker, simply put, H.R. 617 harnesses the power of DOE's supercomputers to revolutionize the way we care for America's veterans. I want to thank Representative Norman for his leadership…

To close. The love of learning starts young, and the Building Blocks of STEM bill promotes this by prioritizing a focus on early childhood STEM education. It gives us the opportunity to encourage girls to get and stay engaged in STEM…

It's time to renew that legacy and rekindle that resolve.

For too long, U.S. space exploration has been plagued by a lack of both a vision and a long-term commitment.