Eddie Bernice Johnson: “I am disappointed to hear that EERE has been unable to move hundreds of millions of dollars in grant funding out of the…”

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

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.

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.

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