Eddie Bernice Johnson

A vibrant manufacturing sector is just too important.

I am supportive of this legislation, and its purpose to revitalize American manufacturing.

continuing to provide adequate funding to NASA's science programs is of critical importance if we are to continue to make progress in astrobiology as well as other important scientific fields.

I am pleased to join Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Johnson, and Space Subcommittee Chairman Palazzo in introducing a clean one-year extension of the provisions.

I view today's hearing as exactly that, hopefully just the beginning of a series of hearings that will thoughtfully examine all facets of commercial space prior to considering any legislation that will affect commercial space for years to…

I expect HHS will take every measure available to them to make the site secure.

I hope that none of us will use this hearing to engage in fear-mongering.

HealthCare.gov will not have patient or health care case information about anyone.

As a Member of Congress I think I should be doing all that I can to encourage EPA as it attempts to carry out a very challenging mission.

I know that EPA's actions have consequences for companies that sometimes are negative. However, I also know that EPA's actions have important consequences for the health of our constituents--especially those who are young, infirm, or…

Administrator McCarthy, I know you have a very tough job, and I want to commend you for your willingness to take it on in spite of all the hurdles that you and your agency face.

First the mission of the EPA is to 'protect human health and the environment.'

I want to commend you for your willingness to take it on in spite of all the hurdles that you and your Agency face.

I hope today I can resist the temptation to try for provocative sound bites for my district.

While I think her record of performance and her integrity speaks for themselves, I thought it was important to review the mission of the Agency.

I can think of no mission of the federal government that is more important or noble than that.

As Members of Congress, I think we should be strive to educate our constituents, not scare them.

The Science Committee, perhaps more than any other Committee, is where we lay the groundwork for long-term economic growth and prosperity.

The Department of Energy's Office of Science is actually the largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the country.

I have significant concerns about the funding levels in the Majority's discussion draft, which essentially amount to harmful cuts.

I do have some significant concerns about the funding levels in the majority's discussion draft, which essentially amount to harmful cuts.

I believe there is common ground in our support for many of the Office's programs.

I believe that this stewardship of unique scientific research... is an important role that I hope the Department will continue to make one of its highest priorities.

The benefits from the Clean Air Act are countless; they come in the form of lives saved, reductions in illnesses, technological advancements in environmental protection, and economic growth.

I join my colleagues Ms. Bonamici and Mr. Swalwell in expressing my approval of the Obama Administration's and the EPA's first steps toward protecting future generations from the harmful effects of carbon pollution.