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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.
I thank the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Shimkus) for yielding me time, and I thank the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Olson) for sponsoring H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017. I appreciate the efforts of Chairman Walden…
A new survey by the Pew Research Center found that an astounding two-thirds of Americans say the news media has a negative impact on our Nation. What a comment on the media. The survey asked participants whether a variety of institutions…
The exploration of our solar system captures Americans' interests, inspires us to pursue extraordinary goals, and keeps us on the forefront of scientific achievement.
If Donald Trump, Jr., were a Democrat, the media would be defending him for doing what every campaign does: conducting opposition research. The media would be praising him for ending a meeting when it became obvious there was no evidence…
A recent Politico/Morning Consult poll shows that 60 percent of registered voters support ``new guidelines which say visa applicants from six predominantly Muslim countries must prove a close family relationship with a U.S. resident in…
A recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll found that a combined 68 percent of Americans said that they do not trust the media very much or not at all. The same poll also found that Americans trust President Trump more than the media. It is no…
First of all, let me thank the gentleman from Georgia, a member of the Rules Committee, for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I strongly support the underlying bill, H.R. 3003, No Sanctuary for Criminals Act; and I thank the chairman, Bob…
In a move to support full transparency, the emails we have obtained can now be viewed by the American public who will see that the Minority's claims are baseless.
It's unfortunate that the Minority has tried to hijack committee hearings for their own politically motivated agenda.
Why run for Congress when a single Federal judge can write a new law without having to get any votes for it? Another Federal court recently decided that President Trump cannot set immigration policy, despite his having the clear authority…
The truth has come out that EPA was pursuing a course of due diligence and ensuring that information provided in witness testimony before Congress was accurate and without factual error.
The American people are smart enough to see past the Minority's highly politicized tactics.
We must speak truth to the powerful liberal media. The invective, spite, and venom they hurl daily at the President contributes to an environment of hatred and violence. The media's constant barrage of personal attacks can incite someone…
I appreciate your holding this hearing as well as the Research and Technology Subcommittee Vice Chairman sitting next to me.
The 2017 NASA Transition Authorization Act...is a clear demonstration of that.
The truth has come out that EPA was pursuing a course of due diligence and ensuring that information provided in witness testimony before Congress was accurate and without factual error.
From a recent Investor's Business Daily editorial, a Harvard University study found that ``During the first 100 days of Trump's Presidency, TV networks CNN, NBC, and CBS provided negative coverage 93 percent, 93 percent, and 91 percent of…
Congress allocates more than $6 billion per year of taxpayers' money to the National Science Foundation to support scientific research and education...
the United States Constitution asserts that state governments retain power when not directly superseded by the federal government.
the EPA sought control over state interests and routinely downplayed state concerns in order to enforce a costly partisan agenda.
the relationship between the Environmental Protection Agency and state governments eroded to the point that states were micromanaged by the federal government.
In their coverage of the President, the liberal media have given up being objective, and their credibility is now at an all-time low. Are the courts next? When considering the President's written immigration orders, some judges are basing…
Are we losing our democracy? CNN has censored and refused to air an ad by Trump for President, claiming that it is inaccurate. Of course, that is their opinion and they are entitled to it. What they are not entitled to do is violate the…
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