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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.
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, although I believe this legislation is well-intended, I have serious concerns about H.R. 5503 and about the process under which it is being considered today. It is important that BP…
I thank the ranking member, the gentleman from Alabama, for yielding. Mr. Speaker, over a long history rooted in our Constitution, we have relied on the rule of law and on impartial bankruptcy courts to resolve the debts of failed…
Mr. Speaker, a recent NBC News survey found that over half of all Americans disapprove of how President Obama is handling the immigration issue; an overwhelming 73 percent support imposing new fines on businesses that hire illegal…
Mr. Chairman, first of all, I want to thank the ranking member of this committee, and my colleague on the Judiciary Committee, for yielding me time. Mr. Chairman, earlier this year, in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the…
I thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Lungren), the ranking member of the subcommittee, for yielding. Mr. Speaker, this motion to recommit would add to H.R. 5175 the same expedited judicial review process that Congress approved as…
Madam Speaker, most Americans say President Obama lacks a clear plan to deal with the oil spill in the gulf, energy issues, and job creation, according to a new CBS News-New York Times poll. By a 2-to-1 margin, Americans say the President…
Mr. Speaker, in 2006, the current House majority leader said enacting a budget was ``the most basic responsibility of governing.'' Now he says that the Democratic majority will not even pass a budget this year. The House has passed a…
Mr. Speaker, Americans say the growing national debt is the greatest threat to our country, according to a recent Gallup poll. Since Democrats took control of Congress in 2007, the national debt has grown by $3.5 billion a day. Since…
Mr. Speaker, I support House Resolution 1422 to honor the Department of Justice on the occasion of its 140th anniversary. In 1870 Congress passed the ``Act to Establish the Department of Justice.'' President Ulysses S. Grant signed the…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this resolution recognizes the 101st anniversary of the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. This resolution also praises the NAACP…
Mr. Speaker, it took President Obama 12 days to visit the gulf coast oil spill. In contrast, President Bush visited New Orleans just 4 days after Hurricane Katrina; yet the national media harshly criticized his response as being too slow…
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