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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, President Trump doesn't have many fans in the political, media, or academic establishment. The definition of ``establishment'' is a ruling class or a controlling group. They oppose the President because he is not one of them…
Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Texas, the chairman of the subcommittee, for his support, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Smith)…
Mr. Chairman, I thank Chairman Culberson for his support and very much appreciate his help along the way. On a separate matter, can the chairman assure me that the funding in the bill is fully consistent with the Tsunami Warning…
Mr. Speaker, President Trump's recent decision to end the unconstitutional DACA program has received unfair criticism by the liberal media. When reporting on President Trump's decision to end the DACA program, outlets such as The New York…
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 314, line 18, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $30,200,000) (increased by…
Mr. Chairman, I support this bill and endorse division C, the CJS appropriations bill developed by Chairman Culberson. The appropriations included in division C implement the Science Committee's authorizations that have been enacted into…
Mr. Speaker, my colleagues may be aware of a legal immigration reform bill that increases skilled workers needed in America, reduces the chain migration of non-immediate relatives, and saves jobs for American workers. This is to alert…
Mr. Speaker, the American people have lost faith in the liberal national media, and we know why. They tell the American people what to think rather than report the facts in an unbiased manner. A new NBC Marist Poll revealed that two-thirds…
Mr. Chairman, I thank the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, the gentleman from New Jersey, for yielding me time. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to support H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018…
Madam Speaker, today President Trump delivered on his promise to the American people. He said he would discontinue the DACA immigration program, which allows hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants to stay in the country and receive…
I thank the chairman of the committee for yielding me an additional minute. This appropriations bill also includes funding to begin design and construction for the research reactor authorized in H.R. 589, which will provide access to the…
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