Chris Stewart

Unfortunately, despite promises made to the members of this panel, EPA's lawyers have prevented the supposedly independent panel of experts from responding directly to these questions.

The Agency should base its work on sound science rather than regulatory ambition.

I would love to explore that question of the impacts.

EPA's recent announcement that it is walking away from its attempt to link hydraulic fracturing to groundwater issues in Wyoming is the most recent example of the Agency employing what I consider a 'shoot first, ask questions later' policy…

I think that encapsulates pretty well their approach, and I wish we had a little more time to discuss that but perhaps another time.

I wish that our President had the same respect for our Constitution that our Founding Fathers had, but he doesn't. He simply doesn't; for far too many of his political decisions are made with little regard for the sacred document that has…

It would seem to be completely beyond what you just expressed there to just say, well, we are going to disregard the court rulings and we are just going to claim eminent domain.

These prairie dogs are not like Occupy Wall Street individuals. They are not hanging out in public parks.

And if that were to be the case, you could see the resentment and the frustration that many of these folks living in these rural counties would feel.

It simply is beyond reason, why they wouldn't do that.

Let me be clear what the goal of this bill is. It makes the protection of lives and property through improved forecasting the top priority for NOAA.

The United States needs a world-class weather predicting system that effectively safeguards American lives and property.

The Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2013 prioritizes forward-looking weather research, improves procurement of observing systems data from space and land.

This week marks the 50th anniversary of National Small Business Week. A lot of people think of small business and think, Well, what's the big deal? What difference does that really make? Here's the reality: sixty percent of the jobs…

I had the honor of serving as a B-1 pilot in the United States Air Force for 14 years. My last assignment was working as a liaison between the Air Force and a multitude of private contractors. And because of this, I saw firsthand the…

I am honored to represent the great State of Utah and Salt Lake City. Forbes Magazine recently rated Utah as the best State in the Nation for business and careers. Salt Lake City was recently ranked as the best city in the country for new…

the vast majority of Americans want to see this be successful, including the vast majority of Republicans, including all of the members of this Committee.

We have seen the devastating effects that severe weather can have on this country, and this bill would establish a priority mission for all of NOAA to improve forecasts and warnings to protect lives and property.

Like all Americans, my thoughts and prayers are extended to the people of Oklahoma this day. I also rise to pay tribute to a modern-day heroine, Mrs. Frances J. Monson, who passed away last week. Frances, the wife of Thomas S. Monson…

I look forward to discussing these absolutely critical issues with our witnesses today, and learning about how we can restore U.S. leadership in weather forecasting.

Our prayers are with the people of Oklahoma. This tragedy highlights the importance of real time forecasting to protect lives and property.

We need a world-class system of weather prediction in the United States--one, as the National Academy of Sciences recently put it, that is 'second to none.'

Superstorm Sandy made clear what many in the weather community have known for years: Our model for weather prediction has fallen behind Europe and other parts of the world.

I recognize that you have been a National leader on this for many years and we appreciate that.

40 percent is not an insignificant figure. We are not talking about a small problem.