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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 yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Smith). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Grijalva The Acting CHAIR…
Mr. Chairman, this amendment contains minor corrections to the underlying bill and is generally technical in nature. The amendment provides clarity to some of the reports in the bill on the learning period, orbital traffic management…
Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from California for yielding, and our thanks go to Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy for introducing such an important piece of legislation. In fact, we have made him an honorary member of the Science…
All space community stakeholders have expressed support for this bill. They include Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, Mojave Air and Space Port, SpaceX, the National Space Society, and the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, which represents…
Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I don't oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
I thank my colleague from California (Mr. Rohrabacher), a member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, for yielding me time. I simply want to say that this amendment requires an independent report about the inclusion of…
Mr. Chairman, this amendment ensures that the commercial space industry is not pigeonholed into specific vehicle designs. By allowing different types of vehicles to be included in the launch license flexibility regime, we will allow the…
Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Knight), an active member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
Mr. Chairman, this bill does not touch merit review. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Babin), who is a valuable member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Grayson). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 10 Offered by Ms. Bonamici The Acting CHAIR. It is now…
Mr. Chairman, I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Westerman), who is a member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
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