Ranking 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
March 09, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Space & Aeronautics Hearing on FAA R&D Programs
(Washington, DC)--Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics held a hearing titled, The Federal Aviation Administration’s Flight Plan: Examining the Agency’s Research and Development Programs and Future Plans. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Good morning, and thank you, Chairman Babin for holding this hearing today. I want to extend a warm welcome to our … Continue Reading
March 09, 2023Ranking Member Sorensen Opening Statement for Space & Aeronautics Hearing on FAA R&D Programs
(Washington, DC)--Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics held a hearing titled, The Federal Aviation Administration’s Flight Plan: Examining the Agency’s Research and Development Programs and Future Plans. Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Representative Eric Sorensen's (D-IL) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Good morning. Before I start, I want to share how excited I … Continue Reading
March 08, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Hearing on DOE Interagency Research Collaboration
(Washington, DC)--Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a hearing titled, Innovation Through Collaboration: The Department of Energy's Role in the U.S. Research Ecosystem. 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. And I want to thank our distinguished panel of witnesses for joining us. It is not every day that we are able to speak to senior … Continue Reading
February 28, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Hearing on Building a National Science and Technology Strategy
(Washington, DC)--Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a hearing titled, The United States, China, and the Fight for Global Leadership: Building a U.S. National Science and Technology Strategy 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. And I want to thank our distinguished panel of witnesses for joining us. In 1942, facing an existential threat, the … Continue Reading
February 28, 2023Congresswoman Bonamici Opening Statement for Hearing on Building a National Science and Technology Strategy
(Washington, DC)--Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a hearing titled, The United States, China, and the Fight for Global Leadership: Building a U.S. National Science and Technology Strategy. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici's (D-OR) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Lucas, for holding today’s hearing, and thank you to our distinguished panel of witnesses. Ranking Member Lofgren regrets that she is unable to be … Continue Reading
February 08, 2023Ranking Member Lofgren Opening Statement for Committee Meeting to Adopt Rules and Approve Authorization and Oversight Plan
(Washington, DC) – Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held its organizational meeting for the 118th Congress. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Thank you, Chairman Lucas, and let me congratulate you again on becoming the Chair of the Science Committee. Some of you have already heard me say this, but I think it bears repeating. When I first ran for Congress in 1994, one of the principal reasons I … Continue Reading