Eddie Bernice Johnson

For too long we have failed to prioritize, or even acknowledge, the vast contributions that the Black community and other minority groups have made towards scientific discovery and innovation.

Last month, I introduced and withdrew an amendment, at the request of Chairman Lucas, that incapsulates my legitimate concerns on the disparate impacts AI technologies have on people that look like me.

We want people who are intellectually curious, I think, to get those people and get them into the field.

I was an enthusiastic co-sponsor of the original National Quantum Initiative Act, and I'm--I want to note that I'm very proud that Dr. Michael Raymer, who is from--a physics professor from my alma mater, University of Oregon, played a role…

So also an enthusiastic supporter of the CHIPS and Science Act, which, as you know, really is building on quantum technologies.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pleasure to pay tribute to the life and legacy of former Speaker of the House James "Jim" Wright, who passed away on Wednesday, May 6, at the age of 92.

Speaker Wright was a visionary who served the people of Fort Worth and this Nation well.

He understood that the business of legislating and good politics required great skill in the art of compromise.

He is among the most influential Speakers in the history of the House of Representatives.

President Biden accepted the ball where it lay, and that is what he will be held accountable for.

I don't agree that the blame game of Republicans or the prior Administration holds any significance to where we are.

Transit is critical to our nation's vitality, so having a robust workforce is important to the nation.

Investing in our Nation's Transportation Infrastructure and Workers: Why it Matters.

Written statement by Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, Chairwoman, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives.

We need investments in the operation, staffing, and pay and benefits to keep and attract people to aviation jobs.

Keeping transit agencies staffed up will determine whether we can meet the mobility and accessibility challenges facing our region.

The impacts of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

The $600 billion Democrats provided in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is creating jobs in every mode of transportation.

Thank you, Chairman DeFazio, and Ranking Member Graves, for holding today's hearing on our nation's transportation workers.

Democrats, with very little help from our Republican colleagues, passed the largest transportation and infrastructure bill in history.

Congresswoman Johnson, thank you for asking and checking in on this issue affecting our workplace.

The committee will hear testimony from the Association of Flight Attendants.

Support of robust, coordinated Arctic research and science is critical.

Written statement by Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, Chairwoman, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives.