Eddie Bernice Johnson: “What is unclear to me is why there has been a constant drumbeat to privatize Amtrak and to starve it of its much-needed…”

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.

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…

Diversity fosters a wider range of ideas and approaches, leading to more innovative solutions and better problem-solving capabilities in the scientific community.

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.