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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, pursuant to House Resolution 466, I move to suspend the rules and pass the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 2) proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States, as amended. The Clerk read the title of…
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte) control the remainder of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Texas? There was no objection.
Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Barrow), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee.
Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Gowdy), a distinguished member of the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Lankford), a member of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Madam Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 272, noes 154, not voting 7, as follows: [Roll No. 852]…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. The whole point of this bill is to allow those who have concealed- carry permits to freely carry their weapons into other States that also have and recognize concealed-carry permits. If…
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mrs. McCarthy of New…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. This amendment undercuts the uniform eligibility standard that forms the foundation of this legislation. The underlying bill allows individuals with valid State-issued permits to…
Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Coble), the chairman of the Courts Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Chairman, I want to thank the gentleman from Washington, a former sheriff himself, for yielding me time; and I appreciate his offering this amendment, which requests a study by the Government Accountability Office on the ability of…
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