Frank Lucas

The integrity and security of elections is fundamental to democracy in the United States.

Americans must have confidence in the accuracy of election results, or we risk losing the public trust in government and our political system.

Written statement by Representative Frank Lucas, Ranking Member, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives.

Thank you, Chairman Lamb, for hosting this hearing which is especially relevant to the natural gas industry in my Oklahoma district.

In order to responsibly use our vast energy resources, the next generation of fossil fuel technologies must be more efficient, cleaner, and less expensive for American consumers.

Fossil fuels provide over 80 percent of energy worldwide and remain the dominant source of energy here in the U.S.

Only 23 percent of women who earn STEM degrees stay in STEM careers.

I was proud to join Chairwoman Johnson on the very first day of the 116th Congress in sponsoring H.R. 36.

Engaging more women in STEM studies and careers is essential to American competitiveness.

Thank you Chairwoman Johnson for holding today's hearing.

Sexual harassment and gender discrimination are unacceptable in any situation, period. It's wrong, it's illegal, and it's imperative that we end it.

I note to my colleague that I have no additional speakers, and I reserve the balance of my time.

I am a strong supporter of the Export-Import Bank simply for that very reason.

The United States has been the model of conservation through voluntary coordination and innovation, and we must continue to carry that torch.

The global population is on track to reach nearly 10 billion people by 2050, and the UN Food and Agriculture Association estimates that global food production will need to double by that time.

I will be the first to admit I have not read the complete report and I admire any of my colleagues who found the time to do so.

I see another opportunity for the United States to show yet again we're the best in the world at solving the daunting and complex problems we all face.

That was a weak attempt at humor, but a factual statement nonetheless.

While Congress has taken steps to improve weather forecasting, we must be certain that other policies aren't undercutting our abilities.

We have an obligation to provide our citizens the most accurate information on weather events so that they can make informed decisions for their own well-being.

Thank you, Chairwoman Fletcher, for holding this hearing.

Typically Presidential budgets, executive budgets, are something that are required in the 1974 Budget Act.

Weather forecasting is among the most important matters in this Committee's jurisdiction and one of my top priorities this Congress.

This Committee has a bipartisan history of weather research and forecasting policy.

We rely on accurate weather forecasting for everything from efficient crop planting to protecting life and property.