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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.
Madam Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Pence), a member of the Judiciary Committee and the vice chairman of the Constitution Subcommittee. (Mr. PENCE asked and was given permission to revise and extend his…
Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Boehner), the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Sensenbrenner), the former chairman of the Judiciary Committee and the current chairman of the Crime Subcommittee of the Judiciary.
I yield myself such time as I may consume. First, let me recognize the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith), the chief sponsor of H.R. 3, for his persistent leadership over the years on this issue. {time} 1400 Many Members and the…
Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 3. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from…
Madam Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 237, I call up the bill (H.R. 3) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and to provide for conscience protections, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read…
Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte), the chairman of the Intellectual Property Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee.
Madam Speaker, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Jordan), who is a member of the Judiciary Committee and also chairman of the Republican Study Committee.
Mr. Speaker, I support this bill because it represents a fundamental shift in the debate here in Washington. The question is no longer about how much to increase Federal spending as it has been these last few years. And it isn't even…
This important hearing will point out the destructive effects of online parasites, those rogue entities that generate huge profits from the theft of intellectual property.
The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act, otherwise known as LARA, is just over a page long, but it would help restore much needed rationality to all civil cases brought in Federal court by requiring mandatory sanctions against those who file…
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