Ranking Member Bera’s Opening Statement for Second James Webb Space Telescope Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding the second of a two day series of hearings titled, “James Webb Space Telescope: Program Breach and its Implications.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Space, Rep. Ami Bera’s (D-CA), opening statement for the record is below. Good morning. Mr. Bush, welcome to Day Two of the Committee’s hearings on "James Webb Space Telescope: Program Breach and its Implications." Welcome back Mr. Young. … Continue Reading
July 24, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Statement on Full Committee Markup of S. 141 and H.R. 6468
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee held a full Committee markup of S. 141, the "Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act" and H.R. 6468, the "Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act." Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) made the following statement. Thank you, Chairman Smith, and good afternoon to everyone. Today we are marking up two bills: The "Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act" and the "Improving Science in Chemical … Continue Reading
July 23, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Flying Cars Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a hearing titled, "Urban Air Mobility - Are Flying Cars Ready for Take-Off?" Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Good morning, and welcome to our witnesses. Mr. Chairman, thank you for calling this hearing to examine Urban Air Mobility research and development efforts and the potential benefits and challenges that might accrue from this … Continue Reading
July 18, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Statement on Full Committee Markup of H.R. 6398
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee held a full Committee markup of H.R. 6398, the "Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act." Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) made the following statement. Thank you, Chairman Smith, and good morning to everyone. Today we are marking up the Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act. This bill codifies actions that were proposed in the last budget request. The bill authorizes the … Continue Reading
July 17, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Fossil Energy Technologies Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Energy and Environment are holding a joint Subcommittee hearing titled, “The Future of Fossil: Energy Technologies Leading the Way.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Good morning and welcome to our witnesses. Thank you, Chairman Weber and Chairman Biggs, for holding this hearing to discuss the future of fossil energy. Certainly, … Continue Reading
July 17, 2018Ranking Member Bonamici’s Opening Statement for Fossil Energy Technologies Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Energy and Environment are holding a joint Subcommittee hearing titled, “The Future of Fossil: Energy Technologies Leading the Way.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Environment, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici’s (D-OR), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Our nation is facing a serious confluence of factors affecting our energy policy: a growing global demand … Continue Reading
July 17, 2018Ranking Member Veasey’s Opening Statement for Fossil Energy Technologies Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Energy and Environment are holding a joint Subcommittee hearing titled, “The Future of Fossil: Energy Technologies Leading the Way.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy, Rep. Marc Veasey’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing and thank you to the witnesses for being here today. Fossil fuels currently account … Continue Reading
July 12, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for AI Energy Applications Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Energy and Research and Technology are holding a joint Subcommittee hearing titled, “Big Data Challenges and Advanced Computing Solutions.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. I’d like to thank Chairman Weber, Ranking Member Veasey, Chairwoman Comstock, and Ranking Member Lipinski for holding this hearing, and thank you to our … Continue Reading
July 12, 2018Ranking Member Veasey’s Opening Statement for AI Energy Applications Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Energy and Research and Technology are holding a joint Subcommittee hearing titled, “Big Data Challenges and Advanced Computing Solutions.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy, Rep. Marc Veasey’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Weber and Chairwoman Comstock for holding this hearing today, and thank you to this excellent panel of witnesses … Continue Reading
July 12, 2018Ranking Member Lipinski’s Opening Statement for AI Energy Applications Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Energy and Research and Technology are holding a joint Subcommittee hearing titled, “Big Data Challenges and Advanced Computing Solutions.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology, Rep. Daniel Lipinski’s (D-IL), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Weber and Chairwoman Comstock, for holding this hearing to explore the impact of machine … Continue Reading
June 27, 2018Ranking Member Beyer’s Opening Statement for Rogue Cell Site Threats Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Oversight is holding a hearing titled, “Bolstering Data Privacy and Mobile Security: An Assessment of IMSI Catcher Threats.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Rep. Don Beyer’s (D-VA), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Abraham. Cell site simulators or IMSI catchers, pose risks to both our national security and our personal privacy. These … Continue Reading
June 27, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Rogue Cell Site Threats Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Oversight is holding a hearing titled, “Bolstering Data Privacy and Mobile Security: An Assessment of IMSI Catcher Threats.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairman Abraham. Cell-site simulators, also known as Stingrays, or IMSI catchers, is a technology that can be used to locate cellular devices and possibly … Continue Reading
June 27, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Statement on Full Committee Markup of H.R. 6227, H.R. 6229, and H.R. 6226
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee held a full Committee markup of H.R. 6227, the "National Quantum Initiative Act"; H.R. 6229, the "NIST Reauthorization Act of 2018"; H.R. 6226, the "American Space SAFE Management Act." Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) made the following statement. Thank you, Chairman Smith, for holding today's markup of three bills. The first bill we are considering is the National Quantum Initiative Act. This is a … Continue Reading
June 26, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Artificial Intelligence Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Research and Technology and Energy are holding a joint Subcommittee hearing titled, “Artificial Intelligence - With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairwoman Comstock, Ranking Member Lipinski, Chairman Weber, and Ranking Member Veasey for holding this important hearing, and thank … Continue Reading
June 26, 2018Ranking Member Veasey’s Opening Statement for Artificial Intelligence Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Research and Technology and Energy are holding a joint Subcommittee hearing titled, “Artificial Intelligence - With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy, Rep. Marc Veasey’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairwoman Comstock and Chairman Weber for holding this hearing today, and thank you to all our witnesses … Continue Reading
June 26, 2018Ranking Member Lipinski’s Opening Statement for Artificial Intelligence Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Research and Technology and Energy are holding a joint Subcommittee hearing titled, “Artificial Intelligence - With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology, Rep. Daniel Lipinski’s (D-IL), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairwoman Comstock and Chairman Weber, for holding this hearing to understand the … Continue Reading
June 22, 2018Ranking Member Bera’s Opening Statement for Space Situational Awareness Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Armed Services’ Subcommittee on Strategic Forces and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space are holding a joint hearing titled, “Space Situational Awareness: Whole of Government Perspectives on Roles and Responsibilities.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Space, Rep. Ami Bera’s (D-CA), opening statement for the record is below. Good morning, and thank you, Mr. Chairmen, for holding this joint … Continue Reading
June 22, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Space Situational Awareness Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Armed Services’ Subcommittee on Strategic Forces and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space are holding a joint hearing titled, “Space Situational Awareness: Whole of Government Perspectives on Roles and Responsibilities.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Good morning, and welcome to our distinguished witnesses. I’d like to thank both … Continue Reading
June 21, 2018Ranking Member Bonamici’s Opening Statement for EPA NAAQS Regulation Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Environment is holding a hearing titled, “State Perspectives on Regulating Background Ozone.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Environment, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici’s (D-OR), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Clean Air Act is one of the most successful pieces of public health legislation enacted by Congress. The protections helped avoid more than … Continue Reading
June 21, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for EPA NAAQS Regulation Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Environment is holding a hearing titled, “State Perspectives on Regulating Background Ozone.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Biggs. I also want to thank all of our witnesses for being here today to discuss their perspectives on air pollution regulations. For the past several years, whenever the Majority has … Continue Reading