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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.
Mr. Chairman, I accept the gentlewoman's amendment. It clarifies that the new requirements in the bill do not apply to grants that have already been awarded by the National Science Foundation. I agree that the bill is not intended to be…
Mr. Chairman, I oppose the gentlewoman's amendment, which undermines the bill and weakens accountability and transparency. First, the amendment seeks to dilute the bill's requirement that the grant must be worthy of Federal funding. It is…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 30 seconds. I say to the gentlewoman from Texas that her objections are simply too late. They are too late because the Director of the National Science Foundation has already incorporated the national interest…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 30 seconds. I really wish the people who say they oppose this bill would actually read the bill. It is only three pages long. They can probably read it in 3 minutes. Let me read the last sentence of the bill…
Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition to this amendment, but I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 30 seconds. Here are some more reasons why we need this bill, and these are some more examples of how taxpayers' dollars have been spent: $200,000 to tour Europe for an overview of the Turkish fashion veil…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 3293, the Scientific Research in the National Interest Act, is a bipartisan bill that ensures the grant process at the National Science Foundation is transparent and accountable…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 30 seconds. To those who are on the other side, I really again encourage them to read the bill. It is three pages long. There is nothing in the bill that says we are going to tell the scientists what to do or…
Mr. Chairman, I have one more Member on the way to the floor to speak, and then I am prepared to close. I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. Chairman, I support this amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee). The amendment requires that, in addition to the National Science Foundation making a determination that a grant is worthy of Federal funding…
Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend from Texas for yielding, and I appreciate the chairman of the Rules Committee bringing this rule to the floor to allow for consideration of H.R. 3293, the Scientific Research in the National Interest Act…
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