Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for SBIR and STTR Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology and the House Small Business Committee’s Subcommittee on Contracting and the Workforce is holding a hearing titled, “Improving the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. I would like to thank the Chairs and Ranking Members for holding … Continue Reading
May 03, 2017Ranking Member Veasey’s Opening Statement for Oil and Gas R&D Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Energy is holding a hearing titled, “Oil and Gas Technology Innovation.” Ranking Member of the Energy Subcommittee, Congressman Marc Veasey’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Mr. Chairman, I’d like to thank you for holding this hearing and thank you to the witnesses for being here today. It seems fitting to have two Texans leading today’s discussion. The state of Texas represents … Continue Reading
May 03, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Oil and Gas R&D Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Energy is holding a hearing titled, “Oil and Gas Technology Innovation.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This is an interesting topic for this subcommittee to examine today. Certainly, the oil and gas sector is one area in which we see how advances in science and engineering can produce large-scale economic value, … Continue Reading
May 02, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Markup
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is marking up H.R. 2105, the “NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Mr. Chairman. H.R. 2105, the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017, addresses a significant need to provide more guidance, resources, and tools to small businesses to secure their information systems and protect the personal … Continue Reading
April 26, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for Astrobiology Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “Advances in the Search for Life.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Good morning, and welcome to our witnesses. Humanity’s centuries-old quest to understand our place in the universe has gained significant ground in recent years. Geologists are uncovering evidence of the oldest life forms in Earth’s geological record. The age of … Continue Reading
April 26, 2017Ranking Member Bera’s Opening Statement for Astrobiology Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “Advances in the Search for Life.” 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 “Advances in the Search for Life”. Based on years of investigations across NASA’s science portfolio, researchers are … Continue Reading
April 04, 2017Ranking Member Bonamici Statement on the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 353, the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017, under suspension of the rules. H.R. 353 empowers the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) to develop robust new weather forecasting capabilities and partnerships in furtherance of the important goal of protecting lives and property. The bill also reauthorizes tsunami program activities at NOAA … Continue Reading
April 04, 2017Ranking Member Johnson Statement on the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 353, the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017, under suspension of the rules. H.R. 353 empowers the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) to develop robust new weather forecasting capabilities and partnerships in furtherance of the important goal of protecting lives and property. The bill also reauthorizes tsunami program activities at NOAA … Continue Reading
March 29, 2017Ranking Member Bonamici Opening Statement for Climate Science Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “Climate Science: Assumptions, Policy Implications, and the Scientific Method.” Ranking Member of the Environment Subcommittee, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici’s (D-OR), opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Mr. Chairman. It is truly preposterous that the Science Committee is holding this hearing today to undermine science and the scientific process. Unfortunately, we are … Continue Reading
March 29, 2017Ranking Member Johnson Opening Statement for Climate Science Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “Climate Science: Assumptions, Policy Implications, and the Scientific Method.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairman Smith for calling today’s hearing on Climate Science. I also want to thank our witnesses for being here today. I want to start off today by placing our current situation in some historical … Continue Reading
March 22, 2017Ranking Member Bera Opening Statement for Hearing on ISS after 2024
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a joint hearing titled, “The ISS after 2024: Options and Impacts.” Ranking Member of the Space Subcommittee, Congressman Ami Bera’s (D-CA) opening statement for the record is below. Good morning, and thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing on "The ISS After 2024: Options and Impacts". I'd also like to welcome our witnesses and I look forward to your testimony. 220 … Continue Reading
March 22, 2017Ranking Member Johnson Opening Statement for Hearing on ISS after 2024
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a joint hearing titled, “The ISS after 2024: Options and Impacts.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Good morning, and welcome to our witnesses. The International Space Station is the largest and most complex science and engineering project ever carried out in space. It serves as a laboratory for fundamental and applied … Continue Reading
March 21, 2017Ranking Member Lipinski’s Opening Statement for NSF Part II Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “National Science Foundation Part II: Future Opportunities and Challenges for Science.” Ranking Member Dan Lipinski’s (D-IL) opening statement for the record is below. Good morning. Thank you Chairwoman Comstock for holding this hearing on the future opportunities and challenges for science. I also want to thank our panel for being here this … Continue Reading
March 21, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for NSF Part II Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “National Science Foundation Part II: Future Opportunities and Challenges for 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 hearing, and welcome to the very distinguished panel of witnesses. I believe that the stated … Continue Reading
March 09, 2017Ranking Member Lipinski’s Opening Statement for NSF Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “National Science Foundation Part I: Overview and Oversight.” Ranking Member Dan Lipinski’s (D-IL) opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Madam Chairwoman and welcome to our distinguished panel. I’m glad we are having this hearing to get an update on the important work being done at the National Science Foundation. I want to … Continue Reading
March 09, 2017Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement for NSF Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, “National Science Foundation Part I: Overview and Oversight.” Ranking 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 welcome back to our distinguished witnesses, Dr. Córdova and Ms. Lerner. This hearing is an opportunity to … Continue Reading
March 09, 2017Ranking Member Johnson Opening Statement for Destructive EPA Legislation Markup
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a markup of H.R. 1430, the “Honest and Open New EPA Science Treatment Act of 2017” (HONEST Act), and H.R. 1431, the “EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Thank you Chairman Smith. Today we will be revisiting two bills this Committee considered in the previous two congresses: the “Secret Science Reform … Continue Reading
March 08, 2017Ranking Member Johnson Opening Statement for Regulating Space Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a joint hearing titled, “Regulating Space: Innovation, Liberty, and International Obligations.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (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 “Regulating Space”. I’m excited about the possibilities for the commercial exploration and … Continue Reading
March 08, 2017Ranking Member Bera Opening Statement for Regulating Space Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space is holding a joint hearing titled, “Regulating Space: Innovation, Liberty, and International Obligations.” 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. In 1967, capabilities such as satellite repair and refueling, … Continue Reading
March 01, 2017Ranking Member Johnson Opening Statement for Cybersecurity Legislation Markup
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a markup of H.R. 1224, the “NIST Cybersecurity Framework Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017.” Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. I understand and sympathize with the Chairman’s desire to move cybersecurity legislation. Cybersecurity is a critically important topic, and one that invites significant press attention. We had a good hearing before the … Continue Reading