Ranking 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
December 06, 2017Ranking Member Bera’s Opening Statement NASA’s Next Four Large Telescopes Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a hearing titled, “NASA’s Next Four Large Telescopes.” Ranking Member of the Space Subcommittee, Congressman Ami Bera’s (D-CA), opening statement for the record is below. Good afternoon and welcome to our distinguished panel of witnesses. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing on “NASA’s Next Four Large Telescopes”. Before the advent of space telescopes, … Continue Reading
December 06, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement NASA’s Next Four Large Telescopes Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a hearing titled, “NASA’s Next Four Large Telescopes.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Good afternoon, and welcome to our witnesses. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing on NASA’s Next Four Large Telescopes. Today we will receive an update on three telescopes that are likely to revolutionize our … Continue Reading
December 06, 2017Ranking Member Lipinski’s Opening Statement for I-Corps Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “From Lab to Market: A Review of NSF Innovation Corps.” 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 your participation in this important … Continue Reading
December 06, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for I-Corps Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “From Lab to Market: A Review of NSF Innovation Corps.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below Thank you Chairwoman Comstock for holding this hearing and thank you to the expert witnesses for being here this morning to share your insights with us. The research carried out at our nation’s … Continue Reading
November 29, 2017Ranking Member Bonamici Opening Statement for the Future of WOTUS Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Environment is holding a hearing titled, “The Future of the WOTUS Rule: Examining the Role of States.” Ranking Member of the Environment Subcommittee, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici’s, (D-OR) opening statement for the record is below. Mr. Chairman, from Oregon’s Willamette Valley to the Chesapeake Bay; Americans want the waters of the United States to be safeguarded from harmful … Continue Reading
November 29, 2017Ranking Member Johnson Opening Statement for the Future of WOTUS Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Environment is holding a hearing titled, “The Future of the WOTUS Rule: Examining the Role of States.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Good morning. I want to join in welcoming our witnesses, and I look forward to your testimony. A clear definition of what is considered ‘waters of the U.S.’ is important to protecting public health … Continue Reading
November 15, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Full Committee Markup
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is marking up H.R. 4376, the “Department of Energy Research Infrastructure Act of 2017”; H.R. 4377, the “Accelerating American Leadership in Science Act of 2017”; H.R. 4378, the “Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act of 2017”; H.R. 4375, the “STEM Research and Education Effectiveness and Transparency Act”; H.R. 4323, the “Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act”; H.R. 4254, the “Women in Aerospace Education … Continue Reading
November 14, 2017Ranking Member Beyer’s Opening Statement for Hearing on DHS Directive on Kaspersky Labs
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Oversight is holding a hearing titled, “Bolstering the Government’s Cybersecurity: A Survey of Compliance with the DHS Directive.” Ranking Member of the Oversight Subcommittee, Congressman Don Beyer’s (D-VA), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman LaHood. Three weeks ago we held a hearing on security concerns related to the use of Kaspersky Lab software on … Continue Reading
November 14, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Hearing on DHS Directive on Kaspersky Labs
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Oversight is holding a hearing titled, “Bolstering the Government’s Cybersecurity: A Survey of Compliance with the DHS Directive.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairman LaHood. In September, the Department of Homeland Security banned the use of Kaspersky Lab software on federal government computer networks. The … Continue Reading
November 09, 2017Ranking Member Bera’s Opening Statement NASA Exploration Systems 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 Exploration 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. Thank you Mr. Chairman for calling this hearing to receive an update on NASA’s exploration systems development activities. … Continue Reading