Ranking 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
June 29, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’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 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, I appreciate the opportunity to discuss in-space propulsion with a wide range of … Continue Reading
June 28, 2017Ranking Member Lipinski’s Opening Statement for Materials Science Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Energy and Research and Technology are holding a hearing titled, “Material Science: Building the Future.” Ranking Member of the Research and Technology Subcommittee, Congressman Daniel Lipinski (D-IL), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairman Weber and Chairwoman Comstock for holding this hearing on federal investments in materials science research … Continue Reading
June 28, 2017Ranking Member Veasey’s Opening Statement for Materials Science Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Energy and Research and Technology are holding a hearing titled, “Material Science: Building the Future.” Ranking Member of the Energy Subcommittee, Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Weber and Chairwoman Comstock, for holding this hearing. We have assembled an impressive panel today. Thank you all … Continue Reading
June 28, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Materials Science Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Energy and Research and Technology are holding a hearing titled, “Material Science: Building the Future.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairman Weber and Chairwoman Comstock. I would like to extend a special welcome to our witnesses and thank them for being here today. This is a subject I … Continue Reading
June 22, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement at SBIR Markup
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is marking up H.R. 2763, the “Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 2017.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairman Smith for holding this markup of H.R. 2763, the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 2017. H.R. … Continue Reading
June 21, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Environmental Monitoring Technologies Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Environment is holding a hearing titled, “Leading the Way: Examining Advances in Environmental Technologies.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our witnesses for being here today. I will be brief in my opening remarks. I want to first note that the technologies … Continue Reading
June 21, 2017Ranking Member Bonamici Opening Statement for Environmental Monitoring Technologies Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Environment is holding a hearing titled, “Leading the Way: Examining Advances in Environmental Technologies.” Ranking Member of the Environment Subcommittee, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici’s, (D-OR) opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you to our witnesses for being here today. Federal investment and policies can … Continue Reading
June 15, 2017Ranking Member Beyer’s Opening Statement for Government Cybersecurity Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Oversight and Research and Technology are holding a hearing titled, “Bolstering the Government’s Cybersecurity: Lessons Learned from WannaCry.” Ranking Member of the Oversight Subcommittee, Congressman Don Beyer’s (D-VA), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairman LaHood and Chairman Comstock. Cybersecurity should be a chief concern for … Continue Reading
June 15, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Government Cybersecurity Hearing Jun 15, 2017
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Oversight and Research and Technology are holding a hearing titled, “Bolstering the Government’s Cybersecurity: Lessons Learned from WannaCry.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairman LaHood and Chairwoman Comstock. As I have said many times on this subject before, cybersecurity is a difficult … Continue Reading
June 15, 2017Ranking Member Lipinski’s Opening Statement for Government Cybersecurity Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittees on Oversight and Research and Technology are holding a hearing titled, “Bolstering the Government’s Cybersecurity: Lessons Learned from WannaCry.” Ranking Member of the Research and Technology Subcommittee, Congressman Daniel Lipinski (D-IL), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairman LaHood and Chairwoman Comstock for holding this hearing on … Continue Reading