Eddie Bernice Johnson: “I wonder how do we move forward to try to maintain some competitive edge with all of these potential cuts?”

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.

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

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