Chairwoman Johnson’s Opening Statement for Hearing on Achieving a Diverse STEM Workforce
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a full Committee hearing titled, "Achieving the Promise of a Diverse STEM Workforce." Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's (D-TX) opening statement is below. Good morning and welcome to today's hearing. I am eager to hear from today's distinguished panel of witnesses, each of whom is a leader in overcoming obstacles to bring more people into STEM studies and careers. Thank you for the work you do and … Continue Reading
May 08, 2019Chairwoman Johnson’s Opening Statement for Hearing on NASA’s Deep Space Exploration Programs
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, "Keeping Our Sights on Mars: A Review of NASA's Deep Space Exploration Programs and Lunar Proposal." Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Good afternoon. I want to join the Chairwoman in welcoming our witnesses to today's hearing, and I look forward to your testimony. I will be brief in my … Continue Reading
May 08, 2019Chair Horn’s Opening Statement for Hearing on NASA’s Deep Space Exploration Programs
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, "Keeping Our Sights on Mars: A Review of NASA's Deep Space Exploration Programs and Lunar Proposal." Chair of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Rep. Kendra Horn's (D-OK), opening statement for the record is below. Good afternoon and welcome. I'd like to extend a special welcome to our witnesses. Thank you for being here. Today, we're … Continue Reading
May 08, 2019Chairwoman Johnson's Opening Statement for NSF FY20 Budget Request Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, "A Review of the National Science Foundation FY 2020 Budget Request." Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairwoman Stevens and Ranking Member Baird, for holding this hearing to review the National Science Foundation budget request for fiscal year 2020. And thank you Dr. … Continue Reading
May 08, 2019Chairwoman Stevens' Opening Statement for NSF FY20 Budget Request Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, "A Review of the National Science Foundation FY 2020 Budget Request." Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology, Haley Stevens' (D-MI), opening statement for the record is below. Good morning and welcome to today's hearing to review the National Science Foundation Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Request. Dr. Córdova and Dr. … Continue Reading
May 03, 2019Chairman Lamb's Opening Statement for U.S. Civilian Nuclear Industry Field Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Energy is holding a field hearing in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, titled, "How the Domestic Nuclear Industry Boosts Local Economies, Curbs Emissions, and Strengthens National Security." Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, Rep. Conor Lamb's (D-PA), opening statement for the record is below. I'll begin by welcoming all of our guests to Western Pennsylvania. We are lucky to have several of my … Continue Reading
May 03, 2019Chairwoman Johnson's Opening Statement for U.S. Civilian Nuclear Industry Field Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Energy is holding a field hearing in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, titled, "How the Domestic Nuclear Industry Boosts Local Economies, Curbs Emissions, and Strengthens National Security." Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Good morning and thank you, Chairman Lamb, for bringing together such a distinguished group of witnesses, and in beautiful … Continue Reading
May 01, 2019Chairwoman Johnson’s Opening Statement for Markup of H.R. 34, H.R. 2397, H.R. 1237, H.R. 1716, H.R. 1921, and H.R. 988
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a markup of H.R. 34, the "Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2019", H.R. 2397, the "American Manufacturing Leadership Act", H.R. 1237, the "COAST Research Act of 2019", H.R. 1716, the "Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2019", H.R. 1921, the "Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019", and H.R. 988, the "NEAR Act of 2019." Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's (D-TX) opening … Continue Reading
April 30, 2019Chairwoman Johnson’s Opening Statement for Hearing on Emerging Technologies in Plastics Recycling
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, "Closing the Loop: Emerging Technologies in Plastics Recycling." Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Good Afternoon, and thank you, Madam Chairwoman for holding this hearing. I want to thank you and the Ranking Member for putting together this panel to draw attention to this important issue. … Continue Reading
April 30, 2019Chairwoman Stevens’ Opening Statement for Hearing on Emerging Technologies in Plastics Recycling
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, "Closing the Loop: Emerging Technologies in Plastics Recycling." Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology, Rep. Haley Stevens' (D-MI), opening statement for the record is below. Good afternoon and welcome to this hearing to review the state of plastics recycling technology in the United States. A warm welcome as well to our … Continue Reading
April 30, 2019Chair Fletcher’s Opening Statement for NOAA FY20 Budget Request Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Environment is holding a hearing titled, "A Review of the NOAA Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Request." Chair of the Subcommittee on Environment, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher's (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Good morning. I would like to welcome Dr. Neil Jacobs to the Committee and thank him for coming to testify today on the President's Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2020 for the … Continue Reading
April 30, 2019Chairwoman Johnson’s Opening Statement for NOAA FY20 Budget Request Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Environment is holding a hearing titled, "A Review of the NOAA Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Request." Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chair Fletcher. I would also like to welcome Dr. Jacobs and thank him for being here today to testify on NOAA's Fiscal Year 2020 budget request. For decades, NOAA's research and services have played a … Continue Reading
April 09, 2019Chairwoman Johnson Statement for Markup of Ocean Acidification Legislation
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Environment is marking up H.R. 1237, the "COAST Research Act of 2019", H.R. 1716, the "Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2019", H.R. 1921, the "Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019", and H.R. 988, the "NEAR Act of 2019." Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Good afternoon and thank you to Chair Fletcher for holding this markup … Continue Reading
April 09, 2019Chair Fletcher Statement for Markup of Ocean Acidification Legislation
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Environment is marking up H.R. 1237, the "COAST Research Act of 2019", H.R. 1716, the "Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2019", H.R. 1921, the "Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019", and H.R. 988, the "NEAR Act of 2019." Chair of the Subcommittee on Environment, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher's (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Welcome to our first Environment … Continue Reading
April 09, 2019Chairwoman Johnson Opening Statement for NIST FY20 Budget Request Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, "A Review of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Request." Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Good morning, and I welcome Dr. Copan before this Committee for the first time. In today's hearing we will review the Administration's fiscal year 2020 budget … Continue Reading
April 09, 2019Chairwoman Stevens Opening Statement for NIST FY20 Budget Request Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, "A Review of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Request." Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology, Rep. Haley Stevens' (D-MI), opening statement for the record is below. Good morning and welcome to this hearing to review the National Institute of Standards and Technology Fiscal Year … Continue Reading
April 02, 2019Chair Horn Opening Statement for NASA FY20 Budget Request Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is testifying before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology at a hearing titled, "A Review of the NASA FY 2020 Budget Request." Chair of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Rep. Kendra Horn's (D-OK), opening statement for the record is below. Good morning and thank you, Chairwoman Johnson, for holding this hearing to review NASA's Fiscal Year 2020 budget request, and welcome, Administrator Bridenstine. I … Continue Reading
April 02, 2019Chairwoman Johnson Opening Statement for NASA FY20 Budget Request Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is testifying before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology at a hearing titled, "A Review of the NASA FY 2020 Budget Request." Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Good morning, and welcome Administrator Bridenstine. We have a lot to cover at today's hearing, so I will come right to the point. You have stated that NASA's fiscal year 2020 budget request is a good … Continue Reading
March 27, 2019Chairwoman Johnson Opening Statement for Energy and Water Research Integration Act Markup
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Energy is holding a markup of H.R. 34, the "Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2019." Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Good afternoon and thank you, Chairman Lamb, for holding this mark-up to advance legislation that prioritizes the relationship between water, one of our most valuable natural resources, and our energy systems. … Continue Reading
March 27, 2019Chairman Lamb Opening Statement for Energy and Water Research Integration Act Markup
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Energy is holding a markup of H.R. 34, the "Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2019." Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, Rep. Conor Lamb (D-PA) opening statement for the record is below. Good afternoon and welcome to the first markup of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of this Congress. I'd like to thank Chairwoman Johnson and Ranking Member Lucas for introducing … Continue Reading