Eddie Bernice Johnson: “As I mentioned in my opening statement, we now have an International Space Station transition plan that Congress…”

We want people who are intellectually curious, I think, to get those people and get them into the field.

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 is among the most influential Speakers in the history of the House of Representatives.