May 20, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I claim time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
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.
Congressional Record · 2015-05-20
May 20, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
May 20, 2015
Mr. Chairman, this manager's amendment makes some changes to improve the underlying legislation. The amendment shifts $48 million in funding within the research and related activities account at the National Science Foundation. This is at…
May 19, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1156) to authorize the establishment of a body under the National Science and Technology Council to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation…
May 19, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on H.R. 1119, the bill now under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there…
May 19, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I yield as much time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. Comstock), the Science Committee's Research and Technology Subcommittee chairwoman and the sponsor of this legislation.
May 19, 2015
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1561 has received overwhelming support from the weather enterprise and industry. I would like to mention letters of support from AccuWeather, The Weather Company, Science and Technology Corporation, and Carmel Research…
May 19, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on H.R. 1156, the bill now under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there…
May 19, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1561) to improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather research through a focused program of investment on affordable and attainable advances in…
May 19, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I have no more speakers on this side, so I am prepared to yield back the balance of my time after the gentleman from Illinois.
May 19, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Hultgren), who is a sponsor of this legislation.
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