Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Hearing with DOE Secretary Granholm
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a full Committee hearing titled, "An Update on the Department of Energy’s Science and Technology Priorities." Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Good morning and thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this very important hearing today. And thank you to Secretary Granholm for being here. As you know, the Science, Space, and Technology Committee has played a … Continue Reading
July 27, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Bipartisan Full Committee Markup
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, on Technology is holding a full Committee Markup of H.R. 4755, the Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act; H.R. 4824, the Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act; H.R. 4877, the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act; H.R. 1069, the Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3915, the Aviation Weather Improvement Act; and H.R. 4866, the Fire Weather Development Act of 2023. Thank you, Chairman … Continue Reading
July 26, 2023Ranking Member Bowman Opening Statement for Hearing on Subsurface Science & Tech
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, on Technology's Subcommittee on Energy is holding a hearing titled, Unearthing Innovation: The Future of Subsurface Science and Technology in the United States. Subcommittee on Energy Ranking Member Jamaal Bowman's (D-NY) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Williams, for convening this hearing today. And thank you to our panel of expert witnesses for appearing before the … Continue Reading
July 25, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Floor Statement for the Record in Opposition of H.R. 1338, the Satellite Telecommunications Streamlining Act
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues to vote “NO” on H.R. 1338, the “Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act.” This bill seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of FCC’s spectrum licensing, a goal I support. However, the bill, as written, would go well beyond FCC’s expertise and mission to regulate spectrum by also seeking to regulate space safety and orbital debris. That is deeply concerning and it is the reason I … Continue Reading
July 12, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Hearing on Wildfire Prediction
Good morning. Thank you to Chairman Lucas for holding this important hearing, and thank you to the witnesses for coming to share your expertise on this topic of utmost importance with us today. Every year, wildfires take lives and cause billions of dollars in damage. Perhaps most concerning is that the frequency and destructiveness of wildfires are increasing due to climate change. Coming from California, I see the impacts of wildfires on communities first-hand. In 2020, Santa Clara … Continue Reading
June 22, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Hearing on Artificial Intelligence
Today, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee hearing titled, Artificial Intelligence: Advancing Innovation Towards the National Interest. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Lucas, for holding today’s hearing. I would also like to welcome our distinguished panel of witnesses. Artificial Intelligence opens the door to untold benefits for society, and … Continue Reading
June 21, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of Three Bipartisan Bills
Today, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee Markup of H.R. 369, the NIST Wildland Fire Communications and Information Dissemination Act; H.R. 4090, the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023; and H.R. 4143, National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2023. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Lucas. Today the Science Committee will markup three good bipartisan … Continue Reading
June 14, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee Markup of H.R. 2988, the DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act; H.R. 2980, the DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act; H.R. 3559, the FAA Research and Development Act of 2023. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Lucas. Today the Science Committee will markup three good bipartisan bills. Two of these bills … Continue Reading
June 07, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Hearing on Advancing Leadership in Quantum
Thank you, Chairman Lucas, for holding today’s hearing. I would also like to welcome our distinguished panel of witnesses. One of the joys of serving on the Science Committee is that we are the committee of the future. Today’s hearing is truly about the technology of tomorrow. In 2018, this Committee led the development of the bipartisan National Quantum Initiative Act, a whole-of-government research initiative on a topic that seems ripped out of the pages of a science fiction … Continue Reading
May 24, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Full Committee Markup of HR 3560
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a Full Committee Markup of H.R. 3560, the National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act. Ranking Member Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Lucas. Today the Science Committee looks to the skies. We are considering how to direct our federal research enterprise toward advancing U.S. leadership so that … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Hearing on Reauthorizing the USFA and Fire Grant Programs
(Washington, DC) - Today, the Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, Reauthorizing the U.S. Fire Administration and Fire Grant Programs: Evaluating Effectiveness and Preparedness for Modern Challenges. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Collins and Ranking Member Stevens, for holding today’s hearing. And thank you to our witnesses for being here today. While many aspects of our … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023Ranking Member Stevens Opening Statement for Hearing on Reauthorizing the USFA and Fire Grant Programs
(Washington, DC) - Today, the Subcommittee on Research and Technology is holding a hearing titled, Reauthorizing the U.S. Fire Administration and Fire Grant Programs: Evaluating Effectiveness and Preparedness for Modern Challenges. Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology, Rep. Haley Stevens' (D-MI) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Collins, for holding this important hearing. Although fire loss has improved significantly over … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023Ranking Member Ross Opening Statement for Hearing on NOAA Budget
(Washington, DC) - Today, the Subcommittee on Environment is holding a hearing titled, An Overview of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2024. Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Environment, Rep. Deborah Ross's (D-NC) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Miller, for holding this important hearing on NOAA’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget request, and thank you to the honorable … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Hearing on NOAA Budget
(Washington, DC) - Today, the Subcommittee on Environment is holding a hearing titled, An Overview of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2024. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Miller and Ranking Member Ross for holding this important hearing on NOAA’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget request. Welcome back Dr. Spinrad, and thank you for your service … Continue Reading
April 19, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Hearing with Science Agency Inspectors General
(Washington, DC)--Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee Hearing titled, Protecting American Taxpayers: Highlighting Efforts to Protect Against Federal Waste, Fraud, and Mismanagement. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Good morning, and thank you to Chairman Lucas and Chairman Obernolte for holding this hearing today. Inspectors General are a crucial part of a healthy, functioning … Continue Reading
April 19, 2023Ranking Member Foushee Opening Statement for Hearing with Science Agency Inspectors General
(Washington, DC)--Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee Hearing titled, Protecting American Taxpayers: Highlighting Efforts to Protect Against Federal Waste, Fraud, and Mismanagement. Ranking Member Foushee's (D-NC) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Obernolte, and thank you for leading today’s hearing. I’m very pleased to serve beside you this Congress as the Ranking Member of the … Continue Reading
April 18, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Hearing on Establishing an Independent NOAA
(Washington, DC)--Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee Hearing titled, Establishing an Independent NOAA. Ranking Member Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Good morning. Thank you to Chairman Lucas for holding this important hearing, and thank you to the witnesses for your attendance and testimony. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, better known as NOAA, is an … Continue Reading
March 29, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Full Committee Markup of Seven Bipartisan Bills
(Washington, DC)--Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee Markup of H.R. 676, Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2023; H.R. 1482, NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2023; H.R. 1496, National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act; H.R. 1713, DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act; H.R. 1715, Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act; H.R. 1734, TRANQ Research Act; and H.R. 1735, Mathematical and Statistical … Continue Reading
March 25, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Hearing on Next Generation Energy Infrastructure
(Washington, DC)--Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Energy is holding a hearing titled, Unleashing American Power: The Development of Next Generation Energy Infrastructure. Ranking Member Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Williams, for holding today’s hearing, and thank you to our panel of expert witnesses for joining us. We are here today to discuss several important energy … Continue Reading
March 25, 2023Ranking Member Bowman Opening Statement for Hearing on Next Generation Energy Infrastructure
(Washington, DC)--Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Energy is holding a hearing titled, Unleashing American Power: The Development of Next Generation Energy Infrastructure. Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy, Rep. Jamaal Bowman's (D-NY) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. I thank Chairman Williams for convening today's hearing. While I would like to give attention to each topic, I must first celebrate my home state of … Continue Reading