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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.

Jan 18, 2011

Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Griffin), who is a member of the Judiciary Committee.

Congressional Record · 2011-01-18
Jan 18, 2011

Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte), who is also chairman of the Intellectual Property, Competition, and Internet Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee.

Congressional Record · 2011-01-18
Jan 18, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 2 minutes. Mr. Speaker, I support this legislation that repeals the Democrats' job-stifling, cost-increasing, freedom-limiting health care law. This bill would repeal a requirement that every individual buy a…

Congressional Record · 2011-01-18
Jan 12, 2011

Madam Speaker, today we honor Congresswoman Giffords. The House stands together in support of her and in condemnation of a senseless attack that severely injured her and claimed six lives. I have served with Representative Giffords on the…

Congressional Record · 2011-01-12
Jan 6, 2011

``The judicial power of the United States shall be vested in one Supreme Court and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The judges, both of the Supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their…

Congressional Record · 2011-01-06
Dec 21, 2010

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, H.R. 4748, the Northern Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act, requires the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, ONDCP, to develop a counternarcotics strategy for…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-21
Dec 14, 2010

Mr. Speaker, it is hard to imagine a worse example of media bias than the national coverage of the so-called DREAM Act. Seldom were the facts given to the American people. The national media said it applied to ``65,000 youngsters.'' The…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-14
Dec 8, 2010

I thank my colleague for yielding and a distinguished member of the Rules Committee for giving me time. Mr. Speaker, I oppose this rule. The so-called DREAM Act is a nightmare for the American people, and this proposed rule is a nightmare…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-08

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