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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.

Mar 22, 2016

The EPA's regulatory overreach will cost billions of dollars, cause financial hardship for American families, and diminish the competitiveness of American employers.

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Mar 21, 2016

Mr. Speaker, the media were quick to cover a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration study last year where scientists altered global surface temperature data to try and refute the two-decade halt in global warming. The LA Times…

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Mar 21, 2016

Unfortunately, the President's budget proposal doesn't stop there. The President refuses to make the tough choices necessary in a responsible budget environment.

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Mar 21, 2016

I want to thank Secretary Moniz for a good working relationship with this Committee and for his open and straightforward approach to issues of mutual interest.

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Mar 21, 2016

Instead, the fiscal year 2017 proposal reads like a wishlist for the White House's political allies.

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Mar 17, 2016

Mr. Speaker, first of all, I want to thank the chairman of the Rules Committee and my Texas colleague for yielding me time and also for his very generous comments. Mr. Speaker, I support this resolution authorizing the Speaker to submit an…

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Mar 15, 2016

NOAA should adhere to the scientific standards of being objective, independent of political considerations, timely, and having findings based on all available sources of information.

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Mar 15, 2016

How many thousands of individuals has the administration released who are criminal immigrants?

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Mar 15, 2016

The National Institute of Standards and Technology supports fundamental scientific research that is critical to American innovation and competitiveness.

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Mar 14, 2016

The Committee has often revealed how the EPA's regulatory overreach will cost billions of dollars.

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Mar 14, 2016

The EPA once again now attempts to unnecessarily and unlawfully regulate the lives of the American people.

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