Eddie Bernice Johnson: “There are a number of ocean technology industries with footprints, headquarters, in my district, including the geodata…”

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.

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

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…

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