Lamar Smith

Developing an exascale system is critical to enabling scientific discovery, strengthening national security and promoting U.S. industrial competitiveness.

These basic research programs are the core mission of the department and will lead to scientific discoveries that will maintain U.S. leadership in technology.

I appreciate his initiative in drafting this amendment and offering it now.

I want to thank Chairman Babin for introducing this bill.

This reimbursement directive serves to offset NASA funding reductions in Earth science relative to the president's budget request.

The NASA Authorization Act of 2018 is a crucial step in continuing the greatness of American space exploration.

Thank you, Mr. Lipinski. A little advance advertisement by Mr. Perlmutter.

I urge my colleagues to support this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Meeting our growing workforce needs in all areas of science and technology is essential for our economic competitiveness.

I encourage my colleagues to support this bill.

This bill helps to ensure the long-term stability of the rocket propulsion industry through better coordination and collaboration between all relevant stakeholders, Federal and private.

Congress must re-prioritize basic research in low dose radiation so we know we are using the best available science to serve and maximize our nation's energy, medical and defense needs.

This legislation, sponsored by Energy Subcommittee Vice Chairman Steve Knight and Rep. Dan Lipinski, authorizes funding from the DOE Office of Science budget.

These bills provide infrastructure investments that are crucial to ensuring America remains a leader in basic research and innovation.

I thank the sponsors, Mr. Knight and Ms. Esty, for their work on promoting STEM opportunities for women.

I thank the lead sponsors of this bill, Congressman Dunn, an 11-year Army veteran and M.D.; and Mr. Takano.

I support the legislation and recommend it to my colleagues.

The TRANSFER Act helps American taxpayers see a greater return on their Federal R&D investments.

This legislation continues our commitment to American leadership.

American innovation in manufacturing is critical to our economy and to creating the jobs of the future.

Under the previous Administration, the SBA ignored a statutory mandate to report annually to Congress on the SBIR and STTR programs so that we can monitor their progress and conduct oversight.

I believe we can get to an agreement with the Small Business Committee and bring this bill to the House floor.

First of all, I want to thank the gentleman from California, Mr. Knight, for introducing this legislation.

I want to thank Perlmutter for substantially improving the legislation.

I support the amendment and urge my colleagues to support it as well.