Ranking 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 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 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 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
June 14, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Hearing on NASA Acquisitions and Program Management Challenges
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a hearing titled, “NASA Cost and Schedule Overruns: Acquisitions and Program Management Challenges.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Good morning, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for holding this hearing on “NASA’s Cost and Schedule Overruns: Acquisitions and Program Management Challenges.” I’d like to welcome our … Continue Reading
June 14, 2018Ranking Member Bera’s Opening Statement for Hearing on NASA Acquisitions and Program Management Challenges
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a hearing titled, “NASA’s Cost and Schedule Overruns: Acquisitions and Program Management Challenges.” Ranking Member of the Space Subcommittee, Rep. Ami Bera’s (D-CA), opening statement for the record is below. Good morning, and thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing on "NASA’s Cost and Schedule Overruns: Acquisitions and Program Management Challenges." … Continue Reading
June 07, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Hearing on the Electric Grid
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Energy is holding a hearing titled, “The Electric Grid of the Future.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding this hearing, and I would like to thank each of the witnesses for being here today. DOE’s Office of Electricity supports programs that are critical to improving the flexibility and … Continue Reading
June 07, 2018Ranking Member Veasey’s Opening Statement for Hearing on the Electric Grid
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Energy is holding a hearing titled, “The Electric Grid of the Future.” Ranking Member of the Energy Subcommittee Marc Veasey’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Good afternoon and thank you Chairman Weber for holding this important hearing. I would also like to thank this distinguished panel of witnesses for being here today. Just last week, a White House memo was … Continue Reading
May 31, 2018Congressman Mark Takano’s Opening Statement for Earthquake Mitigation Field Hearing
(Huntington Beach, CA) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a field hearing titled, “Earthquake Mitigation: Reauthorizing the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program.” Congressman Takano’s (D-CA) opening statement for the record is below. I want to welcome everyone to today’s hearing to review the nation’s foremost earthquake research and risk mitigation activities under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program. I look forward to our … Continue Reading
May 31, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Earthquake Mitigation Field Hearing
(Huntington Beach, CA) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a field hearing titled, “Earthquake Mitigation: Reauthorizing the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. I welcome today's hearing on reauthorization of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program. Congress last authorized the programs and activities carried out under NERHP in 2004. … Continue Reading
May 23, 2018Ranking Member Johnson's Statement on Full Committee Markup of H.R. 5905, H.R. 5907, and H.R. 5906
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee held a full Committee markup of H.R. 5905, the "Department of Energy Science and Innovation Act of 2018;" H.R. 5907, the "National Innovation Modernization by Laboratory Empowerment Act;" and H.R. 5906, the "ARPA-E Act of 2018." Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson's (D-TX) statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Smith, for holding today's markup of three important bills that support science and … Continue Reading
May 22, 2018Ranking Member Lipinski’s Opening Statement for Hearing on Technology for Veterans
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Research and Technology and Energy are holding a hearing titled, “Empowering U.S. Veterans Through Technology.” 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 for holding today’s hearing. Memorial Day is my busiest day of the year for public events in my district … Continue Reading
May 22, 2018Ranking Member Veasey’s Opening Statement for Hearing on Technology for Veterans
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Research and Technology and Energy are holding a hearing titled, “Empowering U.S. Veterans Through Technology.” 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. Thank you to the witnesses for being here today. As a member of the Armed Services … Continue Reading
May 22, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Hearing on Technology for Veterans
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Research and Technology and Energy are holding a hearing titled, “Empowering U.S. Veterans through Technology.” 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 hearing to learn more about technologies that are being developed to help … Continue Reading