Aug 1, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I have no requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Smith) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill…
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.
Congressional Record · 2011-08-01
Aug 1, 2011
Mr. 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. 398, currently under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is…
Aug 1, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 398) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the periods of time to file a petition and appear for an…
Aug 1, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I have no requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Smith) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill…
Aug 1, 2011
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I offer this bill on behalf of myself, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Coble), and the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cohen). Lately, the need to reform Federal administrative…
Aug 1, 2011
Mr. 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. 2480, as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the…
Aug 1, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1933) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the requirements for admission of nonimmigrant nurses in health professional shortage areas, as amended. The…
Aug 1, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I support this bill, which provides relief to military servicemembers serving overseas who marry foreign spouses. Our Nation's military should not have to worry about red…
Jul 25, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. 1103) to extend the term of the incumbent Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: S. 1103 Be…
Jul 25, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on S. 1103, currently under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there…
Jul 25, 2011
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this September 11 marks the 10-year anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history. America is fortunate not to have suffered another attack of such magnitude and…
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