Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Solar Eclipse Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Research and Technology and Space are holding a hearing titled, “The Great American Eclipse: To Totality and Beyond.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairwoman Comstock and Chairman Babin for holding this hearing, and thank you to all of the witnesses for being here today. Before I start my formal remarks, I just … Continue Reading
September 28, 2017Ranking Member Lipinski’s Opening Statement for Solar Eclipse Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Research and Technology and Space are holding a hearing titled, “The Great American Eclipse: To Totality and Beyond.” Ranking Member of the Research and Technology Subcommittee, Congressman Daniel Lipinski’s (D-IL), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairwoman Comstock, Chairman Babin, and all of the witnesses for sharing your insights and experience with us today. … Continue Reading
September 28, 2017Ranking Member Bera’s Opening Statement for Solar Eclipse Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Research and Technology and Space are holding a hearing titled, “The Great American Eclipse: To Totality and Beyond.” Ranking Member Ami Bera’s (D-CA) of the Subcommittee on Space, opening statement for the record is below. Thank you to Chairwoman Comstock and Chairman Babin for holding this Joint Hearing on “The Great American Eclipse: To Totality and Beyond”, and I want to welcome our … Continue Reading
September 07, 2017Ranking Member Bera’s Opening Statement for Private Sector Lunar Exploration Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a hearing titled, “Private Sector Lunar Exploration.” Ranking Member of the Space Subcommittee, Congressman Ami Bera’s (D-CA), opening statement for the record is below. Before I begin Mr. Chairman, I want to express my sympathies to you, to the constituents of your district, the employees of the NASA Johnson Space Center, and to all those affected by Hurricane Harvey. … Continue Reading
September 07, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Private Sector Lunar Exploration Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a hearing titled, “Private Sector Lunar Exploration.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Good morning, and welcome to our witnesses. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing on "Private Sector Lunar Exploration." While not a substitute for our governmental space programs, there are many innovative ideas for … Continue Reading
September 06, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for IRIS Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Environment and Oversight are holding a hearing titled, “Examining the Scientific and Operational Integrity of EPA’s IRIS Program.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Mr. Chairman, I am disappointed, but I am not surprised, that we are holding this hearing today. Sadly, I have had to make this statement too many times in the last four … Continue Reading
September 06, 2017Ranking Member Beyer’s Opening Statement for IRIS Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Environment and Oversight are holding a hearing titled, “Examining the Scientific and Operational Integrity of EPA’s IRIS Program.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Congressman Donald S. Beyer Jr. (D-VA), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairman Biggs and Chairman LaHood. Unfortunately, I too must convey my disappointment with this hearing and the … Continue Reading
September 06, 2017Ranking Member Bonamici’s Opening Statement for IRIS Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Environment and Oversight are holding a hearing titled, “Examining the Scientific and Operational Integrity of EPA’s IRIS Program.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Environment, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), opening statement for the record is below. Mr. Chairman, this Committee has a long tradition of examining the Environmental Protection Agency’s Integrated Risk … Continue Reading
July 26, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for STEM and Computer Science Education Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “STEM and Computer Science Education: Preparing the 21st Century Workforce.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairwoman Comstock, for holding this hearing on STEM and Computer Science Education. I was thrilled when President Obama announced his Computer Science … Continue Reading
July 26, 2017Ranking Member Lipinski’s Opening Statement for STEM and Computer Science Education Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “STEM and Computer Science Education: Preparing the 21st Century Workforce.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology, Rep. Daniel W. Lipinski’s (D-IL), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairwoman Comstock, and thank you to all of the witnesses for being here today. For the past 8 and half … Continue Reading
July 25, 2017Ranking Member Veasey’s Opening Statement for Biofuel Advancements Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Environment and Energy are holding a hearing titled, “Examining Advancements in Biofuels: Balancing Federal Research and Market Innovation.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy, Congressman 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. Biofuels play an … Continue Reading
July 25, 2017Ranking Member Bonamici’s Opening Statement for Biofuel Advancements Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Environment and Energy are holding a hearing titled, “Examining Advancements in Biofuels: Balancing Federal Research and Market Innovation.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Environment, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici’s (D-OR), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And welcome to our witnesses. Our country’s dependence on crude oil to fulfill our … Continue Reading
July 25, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Biofuel Advancements Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Environment and Energy are holding a hearing titled, “Examining Advancements in Biofuels: Balancing Federal Research and Market Innovation.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you to the witnesses for being here today. The issue we are discussing this morning is not cut and dry. As we have … Continue Reading
July 19, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement Energy Innovation Hearing
Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “Energy Innovation: Letting Technology Lead.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Smith for holding this hearing, and I would like to thank the witnesses for being here today. In years past, this Committee would hold an annual hearing on the Administration’s budget proposal for … Continue Reading
July 19, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement Energy Innovation Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “Energy Innovation: Letting Technology Lead.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Smith for holding this hearing, and I would like to thank the witnesses for being here today. In years past, this Committee would hold an annual hearing on the Administration’s budget proposal for the Department of Energy, … Continue Reading
July 18, 2017Ranking Member Bera’s Opening Statement for NASA Planetary Flagship Missions Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a hearing titled, “Planetary Flagship Missions: Mars Rover 2020 and Europa Clipper.” 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 on “Planetary Flagship Missions: Mars … Continue Reading
July 18, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for NASA Planetary Flagship Missions Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a hearing titled, “Planetary Flagship Missions: Mars Rover 2020 and Europa Clipper.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Good morning. And welcome to our witnesses. I look forward to your testimony. Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding this hearing on planetary flagship missions. Through … Continue Reading
July 12, 2017Ranking Member Lipinski’s Opening Statement for Fire Administration and Fire Grants Reauthorization Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “U.S. Fire Administration and Fire Grant Programs Reauthorization: Examining Effectiveness and Priorities.” Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology, Rep. Daniel W. Lipinski’s (D-IL), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairwoman Comstock. The authorizations for the U.S. Fire … Continue Reading
July 12, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Fire Administration and Fire Grants Reauthorization Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “U.S. Fire Administration and Fire Grant Programs Reauthorization: Examining Effectiveness and Priorities.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairwoman Comstock for holding this hearing. As the Committee considers reauthorization, it is helpful to exam … Continue Reading
June 29, 2017Ranking Member Bera’s Opening Statement for In-Space Propulsion Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a hearing titled, “In-Space Propulsion: Strategic Choices and Options.” 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 important hearing to look at ongoing developments in advanced … Continue Reading