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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.
The national media's continued crusade against President Trump further demonstrates that they are not mainstream. A Morning Consult poll found that a majority of Americans believe the media is ``out of touch with everyday Americans.'' Most…
Human history is punctuated by explorations of the world around us. We are a nation of explorers. It is part of our national identity, and finding new planets and looking for evidence of life beyond our Earth fascinates most Americans. The…
The biased liberal media have forgotten their responsibility to our democracy: give the American people the facts, don't tell them what to think. A new report by the Media Research Center shows that coverage of President Trump by the…
I believe the first two bills that President Trump signed last month were two STEM bills that were produced by this Committee.
NASA was one of the few agencies that did not incur any cuts, so we have an Administration, I think, and a Congress who is very interested in space.
Climate change alarmists always predict cataclysmic events that will inevitably occur when the world's temperature rises by more than 2 degrees Celsius. But all the howling and gnashing of teeth signifies nothing. It is all posturing for…
Criminal laws may well have been broken when the Obama administration conducted surveillance of candidate and then-President-elect Trump and those close to him, including his family members. It is reported that a former national security…
I would like to thank the gentleman from Oklahoma, Mr. Lucas, the vice chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee for yielding to me, and I would also like to thank him for his leadership on H.R. 1431, the Environmental…
How much time remains on each side? And I would like to know if the other side, the minority, has any more speakers. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. LaMalfa). The gentleman from Texas has 8\3/4\ minutes remaining, and the gentlewoman from…
When you look at the crimes committed by illegal immigrants, you find out that, for example, 35 percent of the individuals who are sentenced for Federal crimes are illegal immigrants.
I oppose this amendment which would strike the provision for penalties for frivolous lawsuits and, thus, defeat the purpose of the bill. Today, there is no guarantee that a victim of a frivolous lawsuit will be compensated, even when a…
I appreciate the Chair pointing out that it is improper to impugn the integrity or damage the reputation of the President of the United States or others. I thank the Chair for pointing that out. Mr. Chairman, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction…
Let me say, first of all, that the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers), has been a champion of civil rights all of his life. I recognize and respect that. For that reason, I would like to…
I oppose this amendment which allows lawyers who file frivolous claims to escape any sanction. It is essential that LARA reverse the 1993 amendments to rule 11. The current rule allows those who file frivolous lawsuits to avoid sanctions…
Let me just summarize this bill in one sentence, and that is that no reputable attorney is going to have any concerns with this legislation. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment…
Let me first point out that this bill is being key voted by the United States Chamber of Commerce. It has been endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Business, and also endorsed by the Physicians Insurance Association of…
For nearly 70 years, the National Science Foundation has served as the basis of taxpayer-funded basic research.
NSF's mission has been to promote fundamental scientific discovery in the national interest.
I thank the chairman of the Subcommittee on Space for yielding me time. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 provides bipartisan and bicameral guidance for NASA as we usher in a new era of…
From Investor's Business Daily: ``The mainstream media's open hostility to President Trump may be starting to backfire, according to the latest IBD/TIPP poll. The poll found that 55 percent of the public says they have grown `weary from…
We should address these issues and ensure that the Executive Branch does not stifle innovation.
Congress should keep this power in mind as we address the future questions of treaty compliance.
This is a good sign. It shows that the space community is doing the hard work necessary to develop good law and policy.
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