Eddie Bernice Johnson: “I thank the chairman and ranking member for having this hearing today, as it allows us to examine the current priorities…”

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.

Thank you, Chairman DeFazio, and Ranking Member Graves, for holding today's hearing on implementation of the IIJA.

Thank you, Chairman Larsen and Ranking Member Graves, for holding today's hearing on the state of general aviation.

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