Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Composite Materials Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “Composite Materials - Strengthening Infrastructure Development.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairwoman Comstock and Ranking Member Lipinski, for holding this hearing to review the National Institute of Standards and Technology report on overcoming barriers to … Continue Reading
April 18, 2018Ranking Member Lipinski’s Opening Statement for Composite Materials Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “Composite Materials - Strengthening Infrastructure Development.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology, Rep. Dan Lipinski’s (D-IL), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairwoman Comstock, for holding today’s hearing to discuss this important topic, and thank you to the witnesses for being here to … Continue Reading
April 17, 2018Ranking Member Johnson Statement on the “Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act”
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a markup of two bills including H.R. 5509, the "Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act." Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), statement on the bill is below. Thank you, Chairman Smith. Today we are marking up two bills- one good and one bad. H.R. 5509, the Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act is a good bill, and I support it. Research has shown that we … Continue Reading
April 17, 2018Ranking Member Johnson Statement on the “National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2018”
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a markup of two bills including H.R. 5503, the "National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2018." Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson's (D-TX), statement on the bill is below. Thank you Chairman Smith. Unlike the last bill we considered, this bill, H.R. 5503, is deeply flawed, and the process that got us to this moment was just as flawed, as I will explain. First, this bill … Continue Reading
April 11, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Hearing on Foreign Theft of U.S. Academic Research
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Oversight and Research and Technology are holding a joint Committee hearing titled, “Scholars or Spies: Foreign Plots Targeting America’s Research and Development.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairman Abraham and Chairwoman Comstock for convening this hearing today. Thank you to our panel of witnesses for joining … Continue Reading
April 11, 2018Ranking Member Beyer’s Opening Statement for Hearing on Foreign Theft of U.S. Academic Research
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Oversight and Research and Technology are holding a joint Committee hearing titled, “Scholars or Spies: Foreign Plots Targeting America’s Research and Development.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Rep. Don Beyer’s (D-VA), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Abraham and Chairwoman Comstock. First, I would like to take a moment before … Continue Reading
March 15, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Hearing with NSF Director Córdova and NSB Chair Zuber
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s is holding a full Committee hearing titled, “An Overview of the National Science Foundation Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2019.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Smith, for holding this hearing, and welcome back Dr. Córdova and Dr. Zuber. I am pleased that we have both of you here this morning to help us understand the Fiscal … Continue Reading
March 14, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for DOE National Laboratories Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s is holding a full Committee hearing titled, “National Laboratories: World-Leading Innovation in Science.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding this hearing. I’d also like to thank each of our witnesses from the Department of Energy national laboratories for testifying today. Our national laboratories are part of … Continue Reading
March 07, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement Hearing on NASA FY19 Budget Request
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a hearing titled, “An Overview of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Budget for Fiscal Year 2019.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Good morning and welcome, Mr. Lightfoot. I would like to begin my remarks by expressing my appreciation for your distinguished service to this nation. As a NASA … Continue Reading
March 07, 2018Ranking Member Bera’s Opening Statement for Hearing on NASA FY19 Budget Request
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a hearing titled, “An Overview of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Budget for Fiscal Year 2019.” Ranking Member of the Space Subcommittee, Congressman Ami Bera’s (D-CA), opening statement for the record is below. Good morning. Welcome Acting Administrator Lightfoot and thank you for your strong leadership of NASA over the past thirteen months. The … Continue Reading
March 06, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Fusion Energy Research Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Energy is holding a hearing titled, “The Future of U.S. Fusion Energy Research.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Good morning, and thank you Chairman Weber for holding this hearing. It is clear that a breakthrough in fusion energy research could be a major step in enabling our clean energy future. Fusion has the potential to provide … Continue Reading
March 06, 2018Rep. Zoe Lofgren’s Opening Statement for Fusion Energy Research Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Energy is holding a hearing titled, “The Future of U.S. Fusion Energy Research.” Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren’s (D-CA), 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. Fusion is the process that powers the sun and the stars. So we know it works! But, as all of the witnesses here will be able to … Continue Reading
February 27, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Hearing on Sexual Harassment in Science
(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 Sexual Harassment and Misconduct in Science.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairwoman Comstock and Ranking Member Lipinski for holding this very important hearing on sexual harassment and misconduct in science. And thank you to the witnesses for being … Continue Reading
February 27, 2018Ranking Member Lipinski’s Opening Statement for Hearing on Sexual Harassment in Science
(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 Sexual Harassment and Misconduct in Science.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology, Congressman Daniel W. Lipinski’s (D-IL), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairwoman Comstock, for holding this hearing and thank you to the witnesses for being with us this morning to discuss … Continue Reading
February 15, 2018Ranking Member Lipinski’s Opening Statement for STEM Apprenticeships Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships for STEM Education and Careers.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology, Congressman Daniel W. Lipinski’s (D-IL), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairwoman Comstock, for holding this hearing and all of the witnesses for being here this morning. The … Continue Reading
February 15, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for STEM Apprenticeships Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships for STEM Education and Careers.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairwoman Comstock and Ranking Member Lipinski for holding this hearing, and good morning and welcome to our esteemed panel of witnesses. This country needs STEM … Continue Reading
February 14, 2018Ranking Member Lipinski’s Opening Statement for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technologies Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Oversight and Research and Technology are holding a joint Committee hearing titled, “Beyond Bitcoin: Emerging Applications for Blockchain Technology.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology, Rep. Dan Lipinski’s (D-IL), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairman Abraham and Chairwoman Comstock for holding this hearing on emerging applications for … Continue Reading
February 14, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technologies Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Oversight and Research and Technology are holding a joint hearing titled, “Beyond Bitcoin: Emerging Applications for Blockchain Technology.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairman Abraham. I am glad that the Committee is holding this hearing today on the emerging applications of blockchain technology. Blockchain … Continue Reading
February 14, 2018Ranking Member Beyer’s Opening Statement for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technologies Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Oversight and Research and Technology are holding a joint hearing titled, “Beyond Bitcoin: Emerging Applications for Blockchain Technology.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Rep. Don Beyer’s (D-VA), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairman Abraham and Chairwoman Comstock. This is a fascinating topic and I am glad we are examining the issue of … Continue Reading
February 06, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Glyphosate Assessments Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “In Defense of Scientific Integrity: Examining the IARC Monograph Programme and Glyphosate Review.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Mr. Chairman, chemicals have the potential to greatly improve our quality of life, when developed and produced in a responsible manner. However, when produced or proliferated irresponsibly … Continue Reading