Ranking Member Stevens' Opening Statement for Hearing on the National Earthquake and Windstorm Hazards Reduction Programs
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, From Risk to Resilience: Reauthorizing the Earthquake and Windstorm Hazards Reduction Programs. Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology, Rep. Haley Stevens' (D-MI) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Collins, for holding today’s hearing to examine two very important programs in … Continue Reading
January 17, 2024Ranking Member Sorensen Opening Statement for Hearing on NASA's Artemis Program
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, Returning to the Moon: Keeping Artemis on Track. Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Ranking Member Eric Sorensen's (D-IL) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Good morning and thank you, Chairman Lucas, for holding today’s hearing Returning to the Moon: Keeping Artemis on Track. I want to welcome our distinguished … Continue Reading
January 17, 2024Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Hearing on NASA's Artemis Program
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, Returning to the Moon: Keeping Artemis on Track. 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 today’s hearing. I also want to welcome our witnesses. Thank you for being here to discuss the topic of “Returning to the Moon: Keeping Artemis … Continue Reading
December 05, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Floor Statement on H.R. 1713, the DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act
(WASHINGTON, DC)— Yesterday afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives considered and passed under suspension of the rules four bipartisan bills led by Members of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) statement as prepared for the record on H.R. 1713, the DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act: I rise in support of H.R. 1713, the DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act. This bipartisan bill, introduced by Chairman Lucas and myself, authorizes … Continue Reading
December 04, 2023Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Ranking Member Sorensen Floor Statement on H.R. 2988, the DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act
(WASHINGTON, DC)— Yesterday afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives considered and passed under suspension of the rules four bipartisan bills led by Members of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Ranking Member Eric Sorensen (D-IL) of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics made the following statement on H.R. 2988, the DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act: As Ranking Member of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, I was thrilled to lead the DOE and NASA … Continue Reading
December 04, 2023Subcommittee on Research and Technology Ranking Member Stevens Floor Statement on H.R. 2980, the DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act
(WASHINGTON, DC)— Yesterday afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives considered and passed under suspension of the rules four bipartisan bills led by Members of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology Rep. Haley Stevens' (D-MI) statement as prepared for the record on H.R. 2980, the DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act is below Mister Speaker, I rise today in strong support of my bipartisan bill, H.R. 2980, the DOE … Continue Reading
December 04, 2023Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo Floor Statement on H.R. 1734, the TRANQ Research Act
(WASHINGTON, DC)— Yesterday afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives considered and passed under suspension of the rules four bipartisan bills led by Members of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo (D-CO) made the following statement on H.R. 1734, the TRANQ Research Act: Thank you, Ranking Member Lofgren. Mister Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1734, the Testing, Rapid Analysis and Narcotics Quality Research Act or TRANQ Research Act. I … Continue Reading
December 04, 2023Reps. Lofgren, Stevens, Sorensen & Caraveo Deliver Remarks to House Floor Regarding Four Bipartisan Science Committee Bills
(WASHINGTON, DC)— Yesterday afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives considered and passed under suspension of the rules four bipartisan bills led by Members of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bills passed include: H.R. 1734, the TRANQ Research Act, led by Rep. Caraveo (D-CO) and Research and Technology Subcommittee Chair Collins (R-GA). H.R. 1713, the DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act, led by Ranking Member Lofgren (D-CA) and Chairman Lucas (R-OK). H.R. … Continue Reading
November 30, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Hearing on FAR Council Proposed GHG Disclosure Rule
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittees on Investigations & Oversight and Environment are holding a joint hearing titled, "Missing the Target: CEQ’s Meritless Selection of SBTi." Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) statement as prepared for the record is below: Today’s hearing is the second oversight hearing in two months to focus on a proposed rule that would bring much-needed transparency to the greenhouse gas emissions of the … Continue Reading
November 30, 2023Ranking Member Foushee Opening Statement for Hearing on FAR Council Proposed GHG Disclosure Rule
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittees on Investigations & Oversight and Environment are holding a joint hearing titled, "Missing the Target: CEQ’s Meritless Selection of SBTi." Ranking Member Valerie Foushee (D-NC) of the Subcommittee on Investigations & Oversight made the following statement: Good afternoon, Chairman Obernolte. And good afternoon, Mr. Mayock - thank you for joining us today. As I said two months ago at a … Continue Reading
November 30, 2023Ranking Member Ross Opening Statement for Hearing on FAR Council Proposed GHG Disclosure Rule
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittees on Investigations & Oversight and Environment are holding a joint hearing titled, "Missing the Target: CEQ’s Meritless Selection of SBTi." Ranking Member Deborah Ross (D-NC) of the Subcommittee on Environment made the following statement: Good afternoon, Chairman Obernolte, Chairman Miller, and Ranking Member Foushee, and good afternoon to you Mr. Mayock. Thank you very much for appearing … Continue Reading
November 30, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Hearing on Critical Materials
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a full Committee hearing titled, "The Role of Federal Research in Establishing a Robust U.S. Supply Chain of Critical Minerals and Materials." 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 very important hearing. I thank the witnesses for being here today, including my very own district’s Dr. … Continue Reading
November 15, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of NQIA Reauthorization and Commercial Space Act
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee Markup of H.R. 6213, the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act and H.R. 6131, the Commercial Space Act of 2023. Thank you, Chairman Lucas. Today the Science Committee will consider two bills that represent two different kinds of scientific frontiers. Our first bill, sponsored by Chairman Lucas, is the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act. H.R. 6213 continues … Continue Reading
November 08, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of Weather Act Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee Markup of H.R. 6093, the Weather Act Reauthorization of 2023. Thank you, Chairman Lucas. Today the Committee is considering just one bill, H.R. 6093, the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2023. In 2017, the Science Committee developed and enacted, on a bipartisan basis, the first comprehensive weather policy legislation in more than two decades. That legislation helped … Continue Reading
October 18, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Hearing on AI Risk Management
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittees on Investigations & Oversight and Research & Technology are holding a joint hearing titled, "Balancing Knowledge and Governance: Foundations for Effective Risk Management of Artificial Intelligences." Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Obernolte and Ranking Member Foushee of our Investigations and Oversight … Continue Reading
October 18, 2023Ranking Member Stevens Opening Statement for Hearing on AI Risk Management
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittees on Investigations & Oversight and Research & Technology are holding a joint hearing titled, "Balancing Knowledge and Governance: Foundations for Effective Risk Management of Artificial Intelligences." Subcommittee on Research and Technology Ranking Member Haley Stevens' (D-MI) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you to Chairman Obernolte and Ranking Member Foushee … Continue Reading
October 18, 2023Ranking Member Foushee Opening Statement for Hearing on AI Risk Management
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittees on Investigations & Oversight and Research & Technology are holding a joint hearing titled, "Balancing Knowledge and Governance: Foundations for Effective Risk Management of Artificial Intelligences." Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight Ranking Member Valerie Foushee's (D-NC) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Chairman Obernolte and Chairman Collins, thank you … Continue Reading
October 03, 2023Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) Statement for the Record on Amendment #30 to H.R. 4394, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Thank you, Chairman Cole and Ranking Member McGovern, for considering testimony related to H.R. 4394, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The amendment that I have submitted, along with my colleague from Virgina, Mr. Beyer, is fairly straightforward. It adds additional funds to the Office of Science account to increase support for Fusion Energy Science, and it correspondingly reduces funds for the Office of Nuclear Energy. Fusion energy development is at … Continue Reading
September 27, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement at Hearing with EPA Administrator Regan
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a hearing with EPA Administrator Michael Regan titled, "Science and Technology at the EPA." Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Lucas. I’m so glad to be sitting next to you again today - on behalf of all Members and staff on this side of the aisle, we’re wishing you continued success on your recovery. I also want to thank … Continue Reading
September 19, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Hearing with Commerce Secretary Raimondo to Review the CHIPS and Science Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a full Committee hearing titled, "Chips on the Table: A One Year Review of the CHIPS and Science Act." Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing and welcome Secretary Raimondo. As Secretary of the Department of Commerce, your presence here before the Science, Space, and Technology Committee reflects just how much … Continue Reading