Lamar Smith: “This amendment would strike good government accountability measures…”

On the recordMay 20, 2015

This amendment would strike good government accountability measures within the COMPETES bill that require DOE's Office of Science to prioritize biological systems and genomic science. It would also strike reforms included in the America COMPETES Act that prevent duplication of research, which saves taxpayer dollars. I encourage Members to oppose the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Lowenthal). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.

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Lamar Smith

Republican · Texas

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May 20, 2015

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