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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.

Nov 16, 2015

What are you doing to discourage municipalities from asserting sanctuary status?

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Nov 3, 2015

Madam Chair, I support the amendment sponsored by Representative Barbara Comstock, chair of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the subcommittee's ranking minority member, Dan…

Congressional Record · 2015-11-03
Oct 27, 2015

I appreciate both your and the Ranking Member's thoughtful comments today.

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Oct 26, 2015

Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Bucshon), who is a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and a former member of the Science Committee.

Congressional Record · 2015-10-26
Oct 26, 2015

Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Palazzo), who is a member of the Appropriations Committee but, more importantly, is a former member of the Science Committee.

Congressional Record · 2015-10-26
Oct 26, 2015

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, I thank the Members on both sides of the aisle who have cosponsored the READ Act and spoken in favor of the bill. Today we can shine a light on dyslexia and help…

Congressional Record · 2015-10-26
Oct 26, 2015

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass 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 the National Science…

Congressional Record · 2015-10-26
Oct 26, 2015

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3033, the Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia Act, or READ Act, will help millions of Americans who struggle with dyslexia. It is fitting that the…

Congressional Record · 2015-10-26
Oct 26, 2015

Mr. Speaker, first of all, I would like to thank Mr. Beyer for his generous comments. It has been nice working together with him on this particular bill. I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. Comstock), who happens to be…

Congressional Record · 2015-10-26
Oct 26, 2015

Ongoing, productive research and development is crucial to protect our country and its people.

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