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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.
The crisis at the border is a result of the President's allowing half a million illegal immigrants to stay in the country, and the national liberal media also are responsible for creating the crisis. The Media Research Center found that…
A new Gallup poll has found that, by a 2 to 1 margin, Americans want to decrease immigration levels, not increase them. The recent survey shows that 41 percent of Americans support a decrease in immigration. Just 22 percent want it to go…
I want to thank the gentleman, the ranking member of the subcommittee, for his very generous comments. They are much appreciated. We have lots to thank him for as well on this bill and on many other bills on which he has shown a leadership…
Science and technology research addresses the major challenges facing our Nation. These include energy production, public health, national security, and economic development. H.R. 5029, the International Science and Technology Cooperation…
The STEM Education Act of 2014 is bipartisan legislation that ensures computer science is included in the definition of STEM education for programs and activities at our Federal science agencies. The bill also supports and strengthens…
We have no further individuals who have requested time, so I am ready to yield back if the minority is ready to yield back.
I have no other requests for time on this side, and I reserve the balance of my time.
I would like to again thank the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. Esty) for her interest in this subject of STEM education and for her contributions to this bill as well. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr…
Fusion energy research attempts to achieve an invaluable reward for humankind--a sustainable, renewable, zero-emissions energy source.
The Obama Administration continues to undermine scientific inquiry in order to fast-track its partisan agenda.
The Supreme Court has rebuked the Agency for claiming authority over areas that are remote from waters that are 'navigable in fact.'
The EPA finally admitted that in many cases it never even had the data it uses to support its billion-dollar mandates.
The EPA needs to release these maps so our constituents can identify for themselves whether they are subject to regulation.
The Obama administration continues to undermine scientific inquiry in order to fast-track its partisan agenda.
The American people are tired of an Administration that makes promises with its fingers crossed behind its back.
The practical implications of this new rule are troubling for private property owners.
We need a reliable supply of clean water in order for our economy to remain strong.
Before the EPA invades the back yards of Americans, they should tell them what they are really doing.
As a representative from the great state of Texas, I have seen first-hand the impact water shortages can have on public health and the economy.
The EPA wrote its new 'waters of the U.S.' rule without even waiting for the expert advice of the Agency's own Science Advisory Board.
I think it was totally inappropriate for the EPA to intercept the questions and the Science Advisory Board from answering our questions.
The long delays and unacceptable quality of VA health care for tens of thousands of our veterans has recently become public.
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