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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 14, 2016

The EPA's regulatory overreach will cost billions of dollars, cause financial hardship for American families.

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Feb 29, 2016

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4084, the ``Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act,'' directs civilian nuclear energy research and development to contribute to American nuclear power. I thank the Energy Subcommittee Chairman, Randy Weber, and…

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Feb 24, 2016

I think that technology needs to advance, but certain timeless values need to endure.

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Feb 24, 2016

Every time the American public has been asked, they have said the same thing. They want the data they store in the cloud to get the same privacy protection as the information they store on paper.

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Feb 24, 2016

I believe that if you put an international agreement in place, that resolves any potential conflict.

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Feb 24, 2016

I think we do need legislation. We do need international agreements, but I also believe that any international agreements that are negotiated should absolutely ensure that the rights of Americans are protected by U.S.

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Feb 24, 2016

I think the American people want to have their rights protected by U.S. law.

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Feb 24, 2016

I made certain that NASA has today the largest appropriation that they have ever received since the agency was created in 1958.

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Feb 24, 2016

We need to make this agency less political, more professional, and give them the ability to see far into the future.

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Feb 24, 2016

I thank Representative Culberson for his leadership on this issue, and I am a cosponsor of his legislation.

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