"We need to do more to ensure STEM opportunities reach more Americans."
"I caution against inflating this to establishing a federalized climate service."
"We have an obligation to provide our citizens the most accurate information on climate and weather events."
"I find it to be one of the great accomplishments in this country that when President Lincoln signed the Morrell Act of 1862, it was the first time you didn't have to be a person of wealth to attend a ..."
"I believe this is one of the most essential concerns facing our Committee, because our commitment to America's scientific progress is what underpins every other issue that comes before us."
"Our investment in basic and early stage Federal research gives us lower food prices, better healthcare treatments, cleaner and cheaper energy, and widespread access to reliable broadband internet."
"Historically, the United States has been the world's largest investor in research and development."
"But our research in science and technology is under threat."
"But our leadership in science and technology is under threat."
"With our leadership in science and technology at risk, we need to reevaluate our commitment to the fundamentals we need to succeed: basic research, cutting-edge facilities, and a thriving STEM workfor..."
"I appreciate the bipartisan work that went into this legislation, and I look forward to working to move it forward."
"It dovetails nicely with the Securing American Leadership in Science and Technology Act, or SALSTA, which is legislation I've introduced to double our funding in basic research and create a national s..."