I think the American people are rightfully sometimes frustrated by the Federal Government when things go wrong.
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.
Congress has a responsibility to authorize and appropriate funding necessary to accomplish the tasks it directs NASA to carry out.
Healthy budgets are a good start, but they must be followed up with solid management and oversight to make certain taxpayers' funds are spent well.
This Committee has demonstrated time and again that U.S. leadership in space is a bipartisan priority.
Mr. Chair, I appreciate Chairman Simpson's commitment and support. I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. Chair, I withdraw my amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The amendment is withdrawn. Amendment No. 20 Offered by Mr. Keating The Acting…
Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment to H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2019. I first want to thank the gentleman from Idaho, Congressman Mike Simpson, the chairman of the House…
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 27, line 11, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $126,800,000) (increased by…
Energy storage is the key to modernizing the grid without sacrificing reliability.
This critical research and development will help address vulnerabilities that range from cyberattacks to natural disasters.
The Subcommittee today is going to examine the Department of Energy's effort to modernize the electrical grid.





