Ranking 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
February 06, 2018Ranking Member Bonamici’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 of the Subcommittee on Environment, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici’s (D-OR), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you. Mr. Chairman. I am glad we are having this hearing today on the chemical review process. Ms. Johnson is correct; for too long … Continue Reading
January 30, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Hearing with DOE Under Secretaries for Science and Energy
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a full Committee hearing titled, “Department of Energy: Management and Priorities.” This hearing marks the first time that Senate-confirmed Trump Administration witnesses will be testifying before the Science Committee. Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. I would like to thank the witnesses for being here. Today, marks the first time we have … Continue Reading
January 30, 2018Ranking Member Veasey's Opening Statement for Hearing with DOE Under Secretaries for Science and Energy
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a full Committee hearing titled, “Department of Energy: Management and Priorities.” This hearing marks the first time that Senate-confirmed Trump Administration witnesses will be testifying before the Science Committee. Ranking Member of the Energy Subcommittee, Congressman Marc Veasey’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairman Smith for holding this hearing, and … Continue Reading
January 17, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for NASA Commercial Crew Update Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a hearing titled, “An Update on NASA Commercial Crew Systems Development.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Good morning, and welcome to our witnesses. Since the last Space Shuttle flight in 2011, the U.S. has lacked a domestic human spaceflight capability and has relied on Russian crew transportation services to … Continue Reading
January 17, 2018Ranking Member Bera’s Opening Statement for NASA Commercial Crew Update Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a hearing titled, “An Update on NASA Commercial Crew Systems Development.” Ranking Member of the Space Subcommittee, Congressman Ami Bera’s (D-CA), opening statement for the record is below. Good morning, and welcome to our distinguished panel of witnesses. Thank you Mr. Chairman for holding this hearing to receive an update on NASA’s commercial crew systems development … Continue Reading
January 10, 2018Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Low Dose Radiation Markup
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is marking up H.R. 4675, the “Low Dose Radiation Research Act of 2017.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Smith, for holding today’s markup of H.R. 4675, the “Low-Dose Radiation Research Program Act of 2017.” This research is important to better understanding the health impacts of exposure to low doses of radiation that could … Continue Reading
December 13, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Solar Energy Technology Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Energy is holding a hearing titled, “Advancing Solar Energy Technology: Research Trumps Deployment.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding this hearing. It has been several years since this Committee has held a hearing that closely examined solar energy research and development activities carried out … Continue Reading
December 13, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Science Prizes and Challenges Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “Head Health Challenge: Preventing Head Trauma from Football Field to Shop Floor to Battlefield.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Good morning, I would like to thank Chairwoman Comstock and Ranking Member Lipinski for holding today’s hearing on the NIST Head Health Challenge … Continue Reading
December 13, 2017Ranking Member Lipinski’s Opening Statement for Science Prizes and Challenges Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “Head Health Challenge: Preventing Head Trauma from Football Field to Shop Floor to Battlefield.” 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 … Continue Reading
December 13, 2017Congresswoman Rosen’s Opening Statement for Solar Energy Technology Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Energy is holding a hearing titled, “Advancing Solar Energy Technology: Research Trumps Deployment.” Member of the Energy Subcommittee, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen’s (D-NV), opening statement for the record is below. Good afternoon and thank you, Chairman Weber, for holding this important and timely hearing today. It has been more than five years since this Committee last held a hearing … Continue Reading