Committee Democrats Contrast President’s R&D Budget Request with Damaging House CR Cuts
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February 16, 2011FAA Research and Development and Next Generation Air Traffic System Important to Future of Nation, Subcommittee Democrats Say
(Washington, DC) - The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics held a hearing today to review the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) portfolio of research and development (R&D) programs and examine priorities and challenges. The Committee is preparing to reauthorize FAA R&D and NextGen initiatives as part of the broader congressional consideration of the FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011, H.R. 658. R&D is an essential … Continue Reading
February 16, 2011FAA Research and Development and Next Generation Air Traffic System Important to Future of Nation, Subcommittee Democrats Say
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February 15, 2011Ranking Member Johnson Reacts To President's FY 2012 Budget Request
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February 15, 2011Ranking Member Johnson Reacts To President's FY 2012 Budget Request
Washington, D.C., February 15, 2011 -Yesterday, the White House released the FY 2012 budget request, and House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) offered the following statement: “The President’s approach of making key targeted investments to promote innovation and maintain our economic competitiveness offers a sharp contrast to the arbitrary and short-sighted cuts contained in the Continuing Resolution that the House will be considering … Continue Reading
February 10, 2011Ranking Member Johnson Reacts To Proposed Cuts To Job-Creating R&D Programs
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February 10, 2011Ranking Member Johnson Reacts To Proposed Cuts To Job-Creating R&D Programs
Washington, D.C., February 10, 2011--Yesterday, the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee released a partial list of proposed spending cuts in the FY 2011 continuing resolution (CR) that is intended to fund the federal government through the remainder of the fiscal year. Many of the nation’s core research and development (R&D) programs within the jurisdiction of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee are slated for deep cuts if those proposals are adopted. For example, the … Continue Reading
January 28, 2011Ranking Member Johnson Marks the 25th Anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger Tragedy
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January 28, 2011Ranking Member Johnson Marks the 25th Anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger Tragedy
Washington, D.C., January 28, 2011.--Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) made the following statement on the 25th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger accident: “Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy. It is imperative to pause and remember the crew of that mission and their families, as well as the brave men and women who perished in the Apollo 1 and Space Shuttle Columbia tragedies. To all the dedicated individuals who lost their lives in the … Continue Reading
January 26, 2011Ranking Member Johnson Responds to the President's State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. January 26, 2011. In response to President Obama’s State of the Union address, Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), whose committee has jurisdiction over almost all non-defense federal research and development, issued the following statement: “I applaud the President’s ongoing commitment to investments in innovation as a key to our nation’s competitiveness. While we need to get serious about reducing our deficit, our nation’s long-term economic prosperity depends on … Continue Reading
January 26, 2011Ranking Member Johnson Responds to the President's State of the Union Address
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Washington, D.C. January 26, 2011. In response to President Obama's … Continue Reading
January 25, 2011Subcommittee Ranking Members Named
(Washington, DC) - Today the Democratic Caucus of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology met to elect Subcommittee Ranking Members and select Subcommittee assignments. The selections will be official after they are approved by the full Committee at the Organizational Meeting. “This Committee deals with a host of issues that are central to America’s future competitiveness and well-being of our citizens, including but not limited to math and science education, energy R&D, space … Continue Reading
January 25, 2011Subcommittee Ranking Members Named
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January 08, 2011Ranking Member Johnson Issues Statement On Shooting Involving Congresswoman Giffords
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) released the following statement after news that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) and others were shot at an event in Tucson, Arizona this morning: “I am profoundly shocked and sorrowed. Congresswoman Giffords is a bright, energetic Member of Congress as well as a valued Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. My thoughts and prayers are with Gabrielle Giffords, her husband, … Continue Reading
January 08, 2011Ranking Member Johnson Issues Statement On Shooting Involving Congresswoman Giffords
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) released the following statement after news that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) and others were shot at an event in Tucson, Arizona this morning: "I am profoundly shocked and sorrowed. Congresswoman Giffords is a bright, energetic Member of Congress as well as a valued Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. My thoughts and prayers are with Gabrielle Giffords, her … Continue Reading
January 07, 2011Ranking Member Johnson Applauds Signing of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010
(Washington, DC) - This week, President Obama signed into law H.R. 5116, the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. The law keeps funding for research at the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Department of Energy's Office of Science on a doubling path; makes critical investments in programs to strengthen science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in the United States; takes important steps to accelerate the … Continue Reading
January 07, 2011Ranking Member Johnson Applauds Signing of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010
(Washington, DC) - This week, President Obama signed into law H.R. 5116, the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. The law keeps funding for research at the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Department of Energy’s Office of Science on a doubling path; makes critical investments in programs to strengthen science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in the United States; takes important steps to accelerate the … Continue Reading
December 21, 2010Chairman Gordon's Floor Statement on H.R. 5116 – the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 with Senate Amendment
Chairman Gordon Floor Script H.R. 5116 - the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, Senate Amendment. December 21, 2010 As prepared for delivery On October 12, 2005, in response to a bipartisan request by the Science and Technology Committee and some of our colleagues in the Senate, the National Academies released the report Rising Above the Gathering Storm. The distinguished panel painted a very scary picture. The report made it clear that without action, the future was bleak … Continue Reading
December 21, 2010Chairman Gordon’s Landmark Innovation Legislation is Sent to the President’s Desk
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House of Representatives concurred with the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 by a bipartisan vote of 228 to 130. The bill aims to maintain our national economic and scientific leadership by: supporting basic research; improving science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education; and fostering innovation, especially the development of new energy technologies. "As Norm Augustine, chairman of the National … Continue Reading
December 17, 2010Senate Passes COMPETES By Unanimous Consent
(Washington, DC) - Today,the United States Senate passed an amended version of H.R. 5116, the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 by Unanimous Consent. The legislation will need House approval. House Committee on Science and Technology Chairman Bart Gordon (D-TN) offered the following statement: "The Reauthorization passed committee on April 28 with bipartisan support, it passed the House on May 26th with bipartisan support, and now, the Senate has weighed in and approved … Continue Reading