Ranking Member Lofgren Floor Statement for the Record on Consideration of S. 2228, the Building Chips in America Act
Floor Statement for the Record Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) September 23, 2024 Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to S. 2228 the Building Chips in America Act. It is really unfortunate that this bill was added to the schedule at the last minute, with no consultation with the committees of jurisdiction, at least on the Minority side. Republicans promised us the most open House in history, but instead now officially preside over the most closed House in our Nation’s history. I say this, … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024Ranking Member Bowman's Opening Statement at Hearing on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittees on Energy and Environment are holding a joint hearing titled, Navigating the Blue Frontier: Evaluating the Potential of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Approaches. Good morning and thank you, Chairman Williams and Chairman Miller, for convening this hearing today. And thank you to our panel of witnesses for appearing before the Committee to discuss the importance of conducting well-coordinated … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittees on Energy and Environment are holding a joint hearing titled, Navigating the Blue Frontier: Evaluating the Potential of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Approaches. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: Good morning and thank you, Chairman Miller, Ranking Member Ross, Chairman Williams, and Ranking Member Bowman, for holding this important hearing … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024Ranking Member Ross' Opening Statement at Hearing on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittees on Energy and Environment are holding a joint hearing titled, Navigating the Blue Frontier: Evaluating the Potential of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Approaches. Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Deborah Ross' (D-NC) statement as prepared for the record is below: Thank you, Chairman Miller and Chairman Williams, for holding this important hearing on an emerging field of science that could … Continue Reading
September 11, 2024Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement for Full Committee Markup of Nine Bills
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a full Committee markup of H.R. 9197, the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act; H.R. 9194, the Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act; H.R. 9211, the LIFT AI Act; H.R. 9215, the Workforce for AI Trust Act; H.R. 9402, the NSF AI Education Act of 2024; H.R. 9403, the Expanding AI Voices Act; H.R. 5077, the CREATE AI Act; H.R. 9497, the AI Advancement and Reliability Act; and H.R. … Continue Reading
September 10, 2024Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement for Hearing on Commercial Space Transportation Safety
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, Risks and Rewards: Encouraging Commercial Space Innovation While Maintaining Public Safety. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: Thank you, Chairman Babin and Ranking Member Sorensen, for holding today’s hearing on encouraging commercial space innovation while maintaining public safety. I … Continue Reading
September 10, 2024Ranking Member Sorensen's Opening Statement for Hearing on Commercial Space Transportation Safety
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, Risks and Rewards: Encouraging Commercial Space Innovation While Maintaining Public Safety. Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Representative Eric Sorensen's (D-IL) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Babin, for holding today’s hearing entitled “Risks and Rewards: Encouraging … Continue Reading
July 10, 2024Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement for Markup of NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024
(WASHINGTON, DC) — Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a full Committee markup of H.R. 8958, the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Lucas. I am happy to join you as an original co-sponsor of the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024. Today the Science Committee reaffirms America’s commitment to Space exploration, earth and space science, aeronautics, … Continue Reading
June 26, 2024Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on DOE's FY 2025 Budget Proposal
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a hearing titled, An Overview of the Budget Proposal for the Department of Energy for Fiscal Year 2025. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: Good morning and thank you, Chairman Lucas, for holding this important hearing today. And thank you to Deputy Secretary Turk for being here. As you may know, this Committee played a leading role in shaping our … Continue Reading
June 13, 2024Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of Four Bipartisan Bills
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a full Committee markup of H.R. 8613, the NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act; H.R. 8665, the Supercritical Geothermal Research & Development Act; H.R. 8673, the Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act; and H.R. 8674, the Milestones for Advanced Nuclear Fuel Act. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: Thank you, Chairman … Continue Reading
June 04, 2024Ranking Member Ross' Opening Statement at Hearing on NOAA's FY25 Budget Proposal
(WASHINGTON, DC) --Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Environment is holding a hearing titled, An Overview of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2025. Subcommittee on Environment Ranking Member Deborah Ross' (D-NC) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: Thank you, Chairman Miller. I am pleased to welcome Administrator Spinrad today to discuss the fiscal year 2025 priorities of the … Continue Reading
May 22, 2024Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement for Hearing on NIST's Priorities for 2025 and Beyond
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a hearing titled, Examining NIST's Priorities for 2025 and Beyond. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement for the record is below: Thank you for holding today’s hearing, Mr. Chairman. I would also like to welcome our distinguished witness Dr. Locascio. The National Institute of Standards and Technology has a critical mission to support our innovation and industrial competitiveness by … Continue Reading
May 16, 2024Ranking Member Stevens' Opening Statement for Hearing on NSF's Priorities for 2025 and Beyond
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Research and Technology held a hearing titled, Oversight and Examination of the National Science Foundation's Priorities for 2025 and Beyond. Ranking Member Haley Stevens' opening statement for the record is below: Thank you, Chairman Collins, for hosting this hearing, and to our witnesses Dr. Panchanathan and Dr. Reed, for being with us today. Good morning and welcome to today’s hearing focused … Continue Reading
May 16, 2024Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement for Hearing on NSF's Priorities for 2025 and Beyond
Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement for the record is below: Thank you, Chairman Collins, for holding today’s hearing. Thank you Dr. Panchanathan and Dr. Reed for being here, and thank you for your service in helping to lead our country’s scientific enterprise. The National Science Foundation has a nearly 75-year history of scientific discovery and training that fuels our entire technology and innovation enterprise. NSF’s sustained support of foundational research over … Continue Reading
April 30, 2024Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on FY25 NASA Budget Proposal
(Washington, DC) - Today, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a full Committee hearing titled, An Overview of the Budget Proposal for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for Fiscal Year 2025. Ranking Member Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Good morning. I join Chairman Lucas in welcoming Administrator Nelson back to the Committee today to discuss the President’s budget proposal for the National Aeronautics and Space … Continue Reading
March 21, 2024Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement for Hearing on NASA's Science Mission Directorate
(WASHINGTON, DC) — Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, Advancing Scientific Discovery: Assessing the Status of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) statement for the record is below: Good morning, and thank you, Chairman Babin and Ranking Member Sorensen, for holding today’s hearing. I also want to welcome our witnesses. We have an incredibly distinguished panel … Continue Reading
March 21, 2024Ranking Member Sorensen's Opening Statement at Hearing on NASA’s Science Mission Directorate
(WASHINGTON, DC) — Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, Advancing Scientific Discovery: Assessing the Status of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Ranking Member Eric Sorensen's (D-IL) statement as prepared for the record is below: Good morning. I join the Chairman in welcoming everyone to today’s hearing, “Advancing Scientific Discovery: Assessing the Status … Continue Reading
March 20, 2024Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of Eight Bills
(WASHINGTON, D.C.)—Today, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a full Committee markup of: H.R. 272, the Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options Act (ASTRO Act) H.R. 6219, the Accessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries Act (ASCEND Act) H.R. 7687, the NASA Streamlining Partnerships for Research and Education for Engineering and Science Act (SPREES Act) H.R. 4152, the Space Resources Institute Act H.R. 7630, the Accelerating Networking, … Continue Reading
March 12, 2024Ranking Member Bowman's Opening Statement for Hearing on ARPA-E's Role in Developing Breakthrough Technologies
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Energy is holding a hearing titled, Bridging the Valley of Death: ARPA-E's Role in Developing Breakthrough Technologies. Subcommittee on Energy Ranking Member Jamaal Bowman's (D-NY) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Good morning and thank you, Chairman Williams, for convening this hearing today. And thank you to our panel of witnesses for appearing before the committee to … Continue Reading
March 06, 2024Ranking Member Ross's Opening Statement for Hearing on U.S. Competitiveness in Weather Forecasting & Modeling
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Environment is holding a hearing titled, Winning in Weather: U.S. Competitiveness in Forecasting and Modeling. Ranking Member Ross's (D-NC) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Miller, for holding this important hearing, as extreme weather increasingly impacts the lives of the American people; and thank you to our witnesses for sharing your time and … Continue Reading