Eddie Bernice Johnson: “As you know, this Committee has jurisdiction over the Department of Energy's (DOE's) vitally important science and…”

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

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.

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…