Dec 7, 2010
I would like to thank the gentlewoman from Illinois for yielding me time. I also would like to thank my colleagues on the committee itself for giving this resolution bipartisan support. Madam Speaker, this resolution honors Rotary…
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 · 2010-12-07
Dec 1, 2010
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I support S. 1338, which requires the accreditation of English language training programs for student visa holders, and I am a cosponsor of the House version of the…
Nov 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Aderholt), who is the sponsor of this legislation.
Nov 17, 2010
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, criticism of H.R. 3808 focuses on its potential application to the ongoing crisis in the foreclosure markets. News accounts have detailed stories of fraudulent activity involving…
Nov 15, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to support House Resolution 716, which commends Gail Abarbanel for her dedication to advancing forensic sciences and reducing the DNA evidence backlog. Ms…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker, may I ask how much time remains on each side? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas has 5 minutes remaining. The gentleman from New York has 3 minutes remaining.
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this bill presents a sensitive issue with regard to compensation for those who are suffering ailments as a result of the recovery and cleanup efforts at the World Trade…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker, Democrats in Congress won't tell the American people how much they're going to raise their taxes. They're going to wait till after the election when we come back into session. And Democrats in Congress won't tell the American…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I am prepared to close on this side; so at the appropriate time I will do so. Meanwhile, I reserve the balance of my time.
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, this legislation represents an irresponsible overreach and does not contain the protections necessary to safeguard valuable taxpayer dollars from abuse, waste, and fraud. Ken…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The Federal Courts and Venue Clarification Act brings more clarity to the operation of jurisdictional statutes and facilitates the identification of the appropriate State or Federal…
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