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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.

Mar 20, 2012

The current Administration has actually undermined the REAL ID Act whenever possible.

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Mar 20, 2012

Many states understand that they need to issue secure forms of identification.

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Mar 20, 2012

I have sponsored regulatory reform bills that lighten this load.

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Mar 19, 2012

Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4086) to amend chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, to clarify the exception to foreign sovereign immunity set forth in section 1605(a)(3) of such title, as amended…

Congressional Record · 2012-03-19
Mar 19, 2012

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on H.R. 4086 currently under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is…

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Mar 19, 2012

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I want to thank the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Chabot), a leader on the Judiciary Committee, for introducing this legislation. I also want to thank Mr. Conyers and Mr. Cohen for their…

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Mar 19, 2012

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on H.R. 3992 currently under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is…

Congressional Record · 2012-03-19
Mar 19, 2012

Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3992) to allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E 2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated United States nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant…

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Mar 19, 2012

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 3992 is legislation that was introduced by our colleague, Howard Berman, which I have cosponsored, and I appreciate his leadership on this issue. The Judiciary Committee…

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Feb 28, 2012

Mr. Speaker, I yield 6 minutes to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Sensenbrenner), who is the sponsor of this legislation and also a former chairman of the Judiciary Committee. After that, Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the…

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