Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Johnson), who is a distinguished member of the Science Committee.
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.
Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Westerman), who is a member of the Science Committee.
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.
If any other organization relied upon a single study involving six out of 31 people, it would be laughable.
The Obama administration cannot continue to claim that it prioritizes Mars exploration if it refuses to prioritize and support the programs that will get us there.
At a fundamental level, space exploration--the mission of NASA--is about inspiration.
I hope the Administration will change its posture and decide in the future that it is actually going to support SLS and Orion.
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 1020) to define STEM education to include computer science, and to support existing STEM education programs at the National Science Foundation, with the…





