Views and Estimates of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology On the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for Submission to the Budget Committee
The following are the Committee’s views on key priorities in the budget summary related to programs within the Science, Space, and Technology Committee jurisdiction. Views and Estimates of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology On the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for Submission to the Budget … Continue Reading
March 24, 2020Views and Estimates of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on the FY 2021 Budget Request for Submission to the Budget Committee
As was the case last year and the year before that, the President's Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Request reflects a lack of vision about the critical role that the nation's science and technology enterprise plays in ensuring our international competitiveness, promoting our citizens' quality of life, and protecting our national security. The Budget Request proposes deep cuts to vital research and development (R&D) programs and initiatives. America risks losing its preeminence in an increasing … Continue Reading
March 08, 2019Views and Estimates of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on the FY 2020 Budget Request for Submission to the Budget Committee
While it obviously is impossible to prepare a comprehensive review of the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budget request given that the FY 2020 budget request has not yet been released to Congress, we would note that in the President's FY 2019 budget request we witnessed a continued disregard for science as massive cuts were made to vital research and development (R&D) funding. Unfortunately, we again expect to see more proposed cuts in crucial funding areas like R&D, innovation, … Continue Reading
March 09, 2018Minority Views and Estimates of the Democratic Caucus of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on the FY 2019 Budget Request for Submission to the Budget Committee
The President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 budget request, while less damaging than his FY 2018 request, continues the trend of making ill-considered funding cuts and underinvesting in the research and development that is critical to the future prosperity, national security, and well-being of the nation. We will not attempt to engage in a detailed discussion of recommended funding levels for specific programs in these V&E, but we urge the Budget Committee, as it works to craft its Budget … Continue Reading
March 03, 2017Minority Views and Estimates of the Democratic Caucus of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on the FY 2018 Budget Request for Submission to the Budget Committee
We have been asked to provide our views on the President 's Fiscal Year 2018 budget request, even though the President 's budget request has not yet been delivered to Congress. Consequently, we will focus on the importance of committing to robust and sustained investments in R&D, innovation, and education as part of any Budget Resolution prepared by Congress. We will not attempt to engage in a detailed discussion of recommended funding levels for specific programs. Although the details on … Continue Reading
February 25, 2016Minority Views and Estimates of the Democratic Caucus of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on the FY 2017 Budget Request for Submission to the Budget Committee
It is impossible to provide thoughtful consideration of the President's fiscal year 2017 (FY17) budget request in these Views and Estimates because of the arbitrary deadline that has been imposed, requiring them to be submitted before the President's budget request is delivered to Congress. Therefore, we will not attempt to engage in a detailed discussion of funding levels for specific programs. Instead, we will focus on the importance of committing to robust and sustained investments in … Continue Reading
February 20, 2015Minority Views and Estimates of the Democratic Caucus of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on the FY 2016 Budget Request
The President's budget request represents a significant step forward for investments in our country's future. Sequestration had crippled our ability to make needed investments so that we could keep pace with the innovation and education commitments being made by our economic competitors. With this budget the President has left sequestration behind, proposing responsible increases in programs that insure we remain globally competitive--creating good, skilled jobs now and in the future. … Continue Reading
March 12, 2012Minority Views of the Democratic Caucus of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on the FY2013 Budget Request
We are pleased to see that the President’s budget for FY2013 continues to propose investments in this Nation’s future even as it takes steps to reign in the government’s long-term deficit challenge. All of us believe that investing in the future of America--in its infrastructure, in research and innovation, and in the education of our children and workforce--represents the most important step the Federal government can do to ensure long-term economic success for the American people. Cutting … Continue Reading
September 09, 2011Letter to Chairman Hall Regarding the American Jobs Act
Hon. Ralph M. Hall Chairman Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 2321 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Hall: I know that you share my interest in creating good jobs, strengthening our economy, maintaining our scientific and technological leadership, and ensuring our long-term competitiveness in the international marketplace. After the President’s speech last night to Members of Congress, I am more convinced than ever that it is important that … Continue Reading
May 10, 2011Additional Views to H.R. 1425, the Creating Jobs Through Small Business Innovation Act of 2011
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March 22, 2011Dissenting Views - H.R. 970
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