Jun 14, 2016
I often say publicly, and I'll say again now, that I consider astronauts to be our modern heroes for many, many reasons.
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.
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Jun 13, 2016
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Loudermilk is the chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee's Oversight Subcommittee, and I appreciate all the work he has done on this bill. H.R. 5049, the NSF Major Research Facility Reform Act, is the…
Jun 13, 2016
Mr. Speaker, first of all, I want to thank the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. LaHood) for taking the initiative on this innovation bill. And I am also pleased that the ranking member, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson)…
Jun 13, 2016
But the administration remains convicted by their own actions, by the facts. Why haven't they requested more money in their budget if they want to send more individuals home?
Jun 13, 2016
That sounds to me like an extension of the administration's amnesty program. Why are you not prioritizing these individuals?
Jun 9, 2016
Mr. Chair, House Resolution 5278 creates a board of managers to address the fiscal condition of Puerto Rico. However, Puerto Rican officials still have not been held accountable or accepted responsibility for their policies that caused the…
May 25, 2016
The President's pledge attempts to create an international agreement that binds the United States for decades to come, but lacks constitutional legitimacy since it has not been ratified by the Senate.
May 25, 2016
These measures will adversely affect our economy and have no significant impact on global temperatures by the EPA's own admission, so the regulations perpetrate a fraud on the American people.
May 25, 2016
The so-called Clean Power Plan will cost billions of dollars, cause financial hardship for American families, and diminish the competitiveness of American employers, all with no significant benefit.
May 25, 2016
Mr. Speaker, first of all, I want to thank the gentleman from Kentucky, Chairman Whitfield, for yielding me time. I am pleased to support the House amendment to the Senate Energy Policy Modernization Act. Division D of this legislation…
May 24, 2016
Today I hope that we can gather additional scientific information on Zika and the mosquito that spreads it.
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