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Lamar Smith is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 21st congressional district from 1987 to 2019. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, where he focused on issues related to science policy, technology, and innovation. Smith was known for his advocacy of scientific research and development, as well as his support for policies aimed at promoting economic growth through technological advancements.
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on S. 3277, the bill now under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I have no other requests for time on this side, so I am prepared to yield back if the gentlewoman from Texas is prepared to yield back. Before I do, I just want to thank the ranking…
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. 3277) to reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes related to commercial space activities, and for other purposes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the Space Frontier Act is a missed opportunity, despite months of negotiations. The House successfully added some positive provisions to the bill, including: Increased…
Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Smith) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, S. 3277. The question was taken…
Mr. Speaker, it is not easy to summarize 32 years in Congress, but I will try. Politics comes from the Greek word ``polites,'' meaning citizens, and they are the source of our country's strength. What I remember most, what was especially…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, let me thank the gentlewoman from Oregon for those very nice comments. They are much appreciated. I also want to take just a minute to thank the ranking member of the full…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5509, the IMT Apprenticeships Act, was introduced by Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy with my support and that of the ranking minority member of the Science, Space…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the bipartisan NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2018 facilitates commercial access to NASA infrastructure and facilities. NASA's enhanced use lease authority…
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on S. 7, the bill now under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to…
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. 2200) to reauthorize the National Integrated Drought Information System, and for other purposes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: S…
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