Eddie Bernice Johnson

I submit that this is not the time to back away from NASA. Rather, this is the time to provide NASA with the tools it needs to become a productive 21st century space agency.

Methamphetamine and other drug addictions wreak havoc on so many of our communities.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding today's hearing to review current federal efforts in advanced manufacturing as well as to examine legislation I've introduced to help ensure our manufacturing sector remains competitive and continues to…

The United States, while retaining the vestiges of its leadership position, should recognize that merely maintaining the current policies and programs will lead to continued erosion of our economic capabilities, especially in the…

That is why I introduced the Advancing Innovative Manufacturing--or the AIM Act--which can help ensure the survival of our manufacturing sector and our global leadership by making strategic investments in manufacturing research…

We simply cannot afford to stand by idly and watch our competitors position themselves to move ahead of us.

I want to thank our witnesses for being here to review the current federal efforts in advanced manufacturing as well as to examine legislation that I have introduced to help ensure our manufacturing sector remains competitive and continues…

What is also troubling is that Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson of Dallas worked for more than a year behind the scenes to get VA officials in Washington to seriously investigate the matter.

I believe we must promote policies that protect our environment, meet our energy needs, and keep Americans working.

I support the Department of Energy's efforts to make our use of coal cleaner and more efficient even as we lay the foundation for a more sustainable energy future.

I am pleased, in particular, to welcome Ms. Judi Greenwald, who will be able to tell us more about some important projects in the great State of Texas--where we have seen the value of coal energy, but also its negative impacts.

We simply recognize that our nation is strengthened by both diversifying our energy supply AND protecting public health.

We simply recognize that our Nation is strengthened by both diversifying our energy supply and protecting public health.

We must be careful not to sacrifice the quality of our natural water resources for the sake of cheaper gas.

Concerns about contamination of groundwater and drinking water have troubled us since the shale gas boom started over a decade ago.

I am pleased that Energy and Environment Subcommittees are holding the hearing today.

The draft legislation we are considering this afternoon has the potential to improve technology transfer.

The United States cannot afford to be left behind.

Our universities and Federal labs are the foundation that America's future will be built upon.

It is more important than ever that we recommit ourselves to innovation in the United States.

I am glad that this Subcommittee is taking a serious look at the issue of facilitating the creation of successful, profitable, and sustainable small businesses.

That's why I am pleased that we are examining Mr. Lipinski's legislation today.

We simply cannot afford to stand idly by and watch our competitors position themselves ahead of us.

I strongly believe that if the United States is to remain competitive in the long-term, we need to ensure that American companies maintain their capacity to manufacture new and innovative products here at home.

Submitted statement by Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, ranking Member, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives.