Lamar Smith: “First of all, I want to thank the gentleman from Kentucky, Chairman Whitfield, for yielding me time. I am pleased to…”

“First of all, I want to thank the gentleman from Kentucky, Chairman Whitfield, for yielding me time. I am pleased to support the House amendment to the Senate Energy Policy Modernization Act. Division D of this legislation includes the three energy titles from the Science Committee's House-passed legislation, H.R. 1806, the America Competes Reauthorization Act of 2015, and H.R. 4084, the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act. Division D is both pro- science and fiscally responsible and sets America on a path to remain the world's leader in innovation. America's economic and productivity growth relies on government support of basic research to enable the scientific breakthroughs that fuel technological innovation, new industries, enhanced international competitiveness, and job creation. Title V reauthorizes the Department of Energy Office of Science for 2 years. It prioritizes the National Laboratories' basic research that enables researchers in all 50 States to have access to world-class user facilities, including supercomputers and high-intensity light sources. The bill prevents duplication and requires DOE to certify that its climate science work is unique and not replicated by other Federal agencies. Title VI likewise reauthorizes DOE's applied research and developmental programs and activities for fiscal year 2016 and fiscal year 2017.…”