H.R. 2051, the Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act
Floor Statement: Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) Legislation H.R. 2051, the Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act Endorsements: The American Chemistry Council The American Chemical Society The Biotechnology Innovation Organization The GC3 Sustainable Chemistry Alliance The Household and Commerical Products Association The National Association of … Continue Reading
February 27, 2019H.R. 1396, the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act
Legislation H.R. 1396, the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act Endorsements American Association for the Advancement of Science Alfred P. Sloan Foundation American Chemical Society American Geophysical Union American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics American Mathematical Society "The American Mathematical Society applauds Congressional efforts to award Gold Medals to 'Hidden Figures' Christine Darden, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Dorothy Vaughan. These women … Continue Reading
January 10, 2019H.R. 435, the National Gun Violence Research Act
Legislation H.R. 435, the National Gun Violence Research Act Endorsements The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Doctors for America Everytown for Gun Safety Major Cities Chiefs Association Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America "For too long, gun violence has not been treated as the serious public health issue that it is," said Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America "We've seen the crucial impact that studying tobacco, alcohol and other public health … Continue Reading
January 03, 2019H.R. 36, the Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2019
Statements Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) Legislation H.R. 36, the Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2019 Endorsements American Association of Physics Teachers American Astronomical Society American Chemical Society American Educational Research Association "Sexual harassment in the academic workplace has been far too prevalent for far too long and must be eliminated. With this legislation, Congress has an opportunity to make a real difference through concrete, … Continue Reading
January 03, 2019H.R. 34, the Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2019
Statements Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) Legislation H.R. 34, the "Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2019" Endorsements Alliance to Save Energy with the Alliance for Water Efficiency; AVEVA, Inc.; Danfoss; and SWAN - The Smart Water Networks Forum American Chemical Society BPC Action "We applaud the Energy and Water Research Integration Act, H.R. 34, sponsored by Reps. Johnson (D-TX) and Lucas (R-OK). This bill correctly recognizes the interconnectedness of … Continue Reading
November 27, 2018H.R. 7171, the Engineering Biology Research and Development Act of 2018
H.R. 7171, the Engineering Biology Research and Development Act of … Continue Reading
October 05, 2018H.R. 7031, the Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2018
Legislation H.R. 7031, the "Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2018" Statements Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) Cosponsors Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), Rep. Daniel Lipinski (IL-03), Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41), Rep. Jacky Rosen (NV-03), Rep. Charlie Crist (FL-13), Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01), Rep. Conor Lamb (PA-18), Rep. Karen Bass (CA-37), Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Rep. Andre Carson (IN-07), Rep. Cedric Richmond (LA-02), … Continue Reading
September 13, 2018H.R. 6795, the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act
Legislation H.R. 6795, the "Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal … Continue Reading
September 13, 2018H.R. 6227, the “National Quantum Initiative Act”
Statements Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) Legislation H.R. 6227, the “National Quantum Initiative Act” … Continue Reading
May 10, 2018H.R. 5745, the Fossil Energy Research and Development Act of 2018
Legislation H.R. 5745, the "Fossil Energy Research and Development Act of 2018" Endorsements The American Council for Capital Formation The American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO (AFGE) The Bipartisan Policy Center Action The Carbon Capture Coalition The Carbon Utilization Research Council The Center for Carbon Removal Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) The EnergyBlue Project The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation … Continue Reading
April 17, 2018H.R. 5086 - Innovators to Entrepreneurs Act of 2018
Legislation H.R. 5086, the "Innovators to Entrepreneurs Act of … Continue Reading
February 13, 2018H.R. 3397 - Building Blocks of STEM Act
Legislation H.R. 3397, the "Building Blocks of STEM … Continue Reading
December 18, 2017H.R. 4661 – United States Fire Administration, AFG, and SAFER Program Reauthorization Act of 2017
Legislation H.R. 4661 - United States Fire Administration, AFG, and SAFER Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 Floor Statement Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson … Continue Reading
December 18, 2017H.R. 1159 – United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act
Legislation H.R. 1159 - United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act, Floor Statement Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson … Continue Reading
December 18, 2017H.R. 4375 – STEM Research and Education Effectiveness and Transparency Act
Legislation H.R. 4375 - STEM Research and Education Effectiveness and Transparency Act Floor Statement Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson … Continue Reading
December 18, 2017H.R. 4254 – Women in Aerospace Education Act
Legislation H.R. 4254 - Women in Aerospace Education Act Floor Statement Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson … Continue Reading
December 18, 2017H.R. 4323 – Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
Legislation H.R. 4323 - Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act Floor Statement Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson … Continue Reading
December 07, 2017H.R.4586 - Geoengineering Research Evaluation Act of 2017
Legislation H.R.4586, the "Geoengineering Research Evaluation Act of … Continue Reading
September 06, 2017H.R. 3681, the ARPA-E Reauthorization Act of 2017
Legislation H.R. 3681, the ARPA-E Reauthorization Act of 2017 Floor Statements Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) Endorsements Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) American Council for Capitol Formation (ACCF) American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) American Gas Association (AGA) American Petroleum Institute (API) Association of … Continue Reading
May 25, 2017H.R. 2653, the "STEM Opportunities Act of 2017"
H.R. 2653, the "STEM Opportunities Act of 2017" Endorsements of H.R. 2653 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) American Association of University Women (AAUW) "Today's introduction of the STEM Opportunities Act takes an important step toward increasing America’s competitiveness and reducing barriers that deter women and other underrepresented minorities from pursuing STEM fields,” said Lisa Maatz, Vice President of Government Relations and Advocacy at the … Continue Reading