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Lamar Smith

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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.

Apr 24, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Webster), a valued member of the Space, Science, and Technology Committee for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5086, the Innovators to Entrepreneurs Act. The bill…

Congressional Record · 2018-04-24
Apr 18, 2018

Mr. Speaker, a recent poll of Texas voters shows that they want to reduce and reform legal immigration and save jobs for Americans. The Pulse Opinion Research survey found that 63 percent of Texans favor less immigration than the current…

Congressional Record · 2018-04-18
Apr 16, 2018

Mr. Speaker, Morning Consult recently asked Americans about their views of television's political bias. Respondents were four times as likely to say television programs present a more liberal perspective than a conservative one. The…

Congressional Record · 2018-04-16
Apr 12, 2018

Mr. Speaker, first of all, I thank the gentleman from Virginia, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, for yielding me time and also for his tireless efforts over the years to pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. Mr…

Congressional Record · 2018-04-12
Apr 10, 2018

Foreign countries' attempts to access and steal U.S. research and development pose an acute risk to our national and economic security.

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Mar 14, 2018

Mr. Speaker, activist judges have joined liberal Democrats to stop President Trump's policies. Federal trial judges have abused their authority by issuing almost two dozen nationwide injunctions to block the Trump administration's actions…

Congressional Record · 2018-03-14
Mar 14, 2018

I do appreciate the direction that you're taking the agency now compared to the last Administration.

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Mar 14, 2018

This will not change unless taxpayers' money is better invested.

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Mar 14, 2018

We are committed to maintaining America's leadership in science, thereby ensuring future economic prosperity.

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Mar 14, 2018

We need to invest in young people who will go into fields where there is a national need and good-paying jobs.

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Mar 14, 2018

We cannot afford to misspend another dollar on low-priority or frivolous activities.

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