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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.

Feb 10, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on the bill, H.R. 3293. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the…

Congressional Record · 2016-02-10
Feb 10, 2016

Mr. Chairman, I move that the Committee do now rise. The motion was agreed to. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Carter of Texas) having assumed the chair, Mr. Mooney of West Virginia, Acting Chair of the…

Congressional Record · 2016-02-10
Feb 10, 2016

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…

Congressional Record · 2016-02-10
Feb 9, 2016

Regulatory costs topped $197 billion in 2015. This is a cost of over $600 for every American citizen.

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Feb 9, 2016

President Obama has rushed through many costly and burdensome regulations over the last seven years.

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Feb 9, 2016

More should be done to hold this Administration accountable. We must cut regulatory red tape and put America back on a path to growth and prosperity.

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Feb 9, 2016

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

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Feb 4, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 3033) to require the President's annual budget request to Congress each year to include a line item for the Research in Disabilities Education program of…

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Feb 3, 2016

I do not think we have ever had a President of the United States less willing to enforce immigration laws and implement policies that I think encourage illegal immigration.

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Feb 2, 2016

The Administration should develop solid plans for future exploration missions that foster support from the science and engineering communities.

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Feb 2, 2016

Americans are fascinated by space exploration. It fuels our desire to push the boundaries of what is possible...

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