Washington D.C. – Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today announced members selected to serve as subcommittee chairmen and vice chairmen in the 114th Congress.

Chairman Smith: “Members of the Science Committee have the opportunity to promote policies that spur innovation, create jobs and keep America competitive.  These are areas that are critical to our nation’s success. We have important work ahead of us in the 114th Congress. Our subcommittee chairs bring valuable experience and expertise to this Committee.  I look forward to working closely with them, as well as members on both sides of the aisle, to ensure our nation’s scientific enterprise remains strong.”

Full Committee

Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

Vice-Chairman Frank Lucas (R-Okla.)
Chairman Emeritus F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wisc.)

Subcommittee on Energy

Chairman Randy Weber (R-Texas)

Vice-Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.)

Subcommittee on Environment

Chairman Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.)

Vice-Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.)

Subcommittee on Oversight

Chairman Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.)

Vice-Chairman Bill Johnson (R-Ohio)

Subcommittee on Research and Technology

Chairwoman Barbara Comstock (R-Va.)

Vice-Chairman John Moolenaar (R-Mich.)

Subcommittee on Space

Chairman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.)

Vice-Chairman Mo Brooks (R-Ala.)

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