H.R. 3766, ‘‘One Small Step to Protect Human Heritage in Space Act’’
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July 10, 2019H.R. 3609, the Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2019
Legislation H.R. 3609, the Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2019 Endorsements American Chemical Society American Wind Energy Association Bipartisan Policy Center BPC Action commends Reps. Tonko (D-NY), Bacon (R-NE), Kennedy (D-MA), and Fortenberry (R-NE)for the introduction of the Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2019, H.R. 3609. We commend the Congressional support for improving and expanding wind energy generation in the United States. As we look to increase … Continue Reading
July 10, 2019H.R. 3597, the Solar Energy Research and Development Act of 2019
Legislation H.R. 3597, the Solar Energy Research and Development Act of 2019 Endorsements American Chemical Society Bipartisan Policy Center BPC Action commends Reps. McAdams (D-UT) and Fortenberry (R-NE) for the introduction of the Solar Energy Research and Development Act of 2019, H.R. 3597. We applaud the congressional support for improving and expanding solar energy generation in the United States. U.S. investment in energy innovation is needed to continue developing greater … Continue Reading
July 10, 2019H.R. 3607, the Fossil Energy Research and Development Act of 2019
Legislation H.R. 3607, the Fossil Energy Research and Development Act of 2019 Endorsements American Chemical Society Bipartisan Policy Center Carbon180 Carbon Capture Coalition Carbon Utilization Research Council Chamber of Commerce ClearPath ConservAmerica Energy Choice Coalition Environmental Defense Fund Natural Resources Defense … Continue Reading
June 11, 2019H.R. 3196, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Designation Act
Statements Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) Legislation H.R. 3196, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Designation Act Endorsements American Astronomical Society Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy Carnegie Institution for Science LSST … Continue Reading
May 23, 2019H.R. 2986, the Better Energy Storage Technologies (BEST) Act
Legislation: H.R. 2986, the BEST Act Endorsements: American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) BPC Action National Audubon Society Center for Climate and Energy Solutions Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) ClearPath Duke Energy Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Energy Storage Association (ESA) "ESA commends the House Science, Space, & Technology Committee for considering an amended version of the Better Energy Storage Technology Act (H.R. 2986)," said Kelly … Continue Reading
May 07, 2019H.R. 2528, the STEM Opportunities Act of 2019
Floor Statement: Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) Legislation H.R. 2528, the STEM Opportunities Act of 2019 Endorsements American Association for the Advancement of Science American Council on Education American Mathematical Society American Physiological Society American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) American Society of Human Genetics American Society for Microbiology Computing Research Association Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology … Continue Reading
April 30, 2019H.R. 2397, the American Manufacturing Leadership Act
Legislation H.R. 2397, the American Manufacturing Leadership Act Endorsements Alliance for American Manufacturing "The Alliance for American Manufacturing lauds the introduction of The American Manufacturing Leadership Act. Manufacturing USA was created to bolster domestic manufacturing by fostering collaborative innovation clusters that help manufacturers invent, adopt, and produce next generation technologies and products. It is critical to our nation's long-term success that … Continue Reading
February 27, 2019H.R. 1396, the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act
Legislation H.R. 1396, the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act Endorsements American Association for the Advancement of Science Alfred P. Sloan Foundation American Chemical Society American Geophysical Union American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics American Mathematical Society "The American Mathematical Society applauds Congressional efforts to award Gold Medals to 'Hidden Figures' Christine Darden, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Dorothy Vaughan. These women … Continue Reading
January 10, 2019H.R. 435, the National Gun Violence Research Act
Legislation H.R. 435, the National Gun Violence Research Act Endorsements The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Doctors for America Everytown for Gun Safety Major Cities Chiefs Association Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America "For too long, gun violence has not been treated as the serious public health issue that it is," said Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America "We've seen the crucial impact that studying tobacco, alcohol and other public health … Continue Reading
January 03, 2019H.R. 36, the Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2019
Statements Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) Legislation H.R. 36, the Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2019 Endorsements American Association of Physics Teachers American Astronomical Society American Chemical Society American Educational Research Association "Sexual harassment in the academic workplace has been far too prevalent for far too long and must be eliminated. With this legislation, Congress has an opportunity to make a real difference through concrete, … Continue Reading
January 03, 2019H.R. 34, the Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2019
Statements Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) Legislation H.R. 34, the "Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2019" Endorsements Alliance to Save Energy with the Alliance for Water Efficiency; AVEVA, Inc.; Danfoss; and SWAN - The Smart Water Networks Forum American Chemical Society BPC Action "We applaud the Energy and Water Research Integration Act, H.R. 34, sponsored by Reps. Johnson (D-TX) and Lucas (R-OK). This bill correctly recognizes the interconnectedness of … Continue Reading
November 27, 2018H.R. 7171, the Engineering Biology Research and Development Act of 2018
H.R. 7171, the Engineering Biology Research and Development Act of … Continue Reading
October 05, 2018H.R. 7031, the Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2018
Legislation H.R. 7031, the "Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2018" Statements Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) Cosponsors Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), Rep. Daniel Lipinski (IL-03), Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41), Rep. Jacky Rosen (NV-03), Rep. Charlie Crist (FL-13), Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01), Rep. Conor Lamb (PA-18), Rep. Karen Bass (CA-37), Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Rep. Andre Carson (IN-07), Rep. Cedric Richmond (LA-02), … Continue Reading
September 13, 2018H.R. 6227, the “National Quantum Initiative Act”
Statements Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) Legislation H.R. 6227, the “National Quantum Initiative … Continue Reading
September 13, 2018H.R. 6795, the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act
Legislation H.R. 6795, the "Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal … Continue Reading
May 10, 2018H.R. 5745, the Fossil Energy Research and Development Act of 2018
Legislation H.R. 5745, the "Fossil Energy Research and Development Act of 2018" Endorsements The American Council for Capital Formation The American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO (AFGE) The Bipartisan Policy Center Action The Carbon Capture Coalition The Carbon Utilization Research Council The Center for Carbon Removal Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) The EnergyBlue Project The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation … Continue Reading
April 17, 2018H.R. 5086 - Innovators to Entrepreneurs Act of 2018
Legislation H.R. 5086, the "Innovators to Entrepreneurs Act of … Continue Reading
February 13, 2018H.R. 3397 - Building Blocks of STEM Act
Legislation H.R. 3397, the "Building Blocks of STEM … Continue Reading
December 18, 2017H.R. 4661 – United States Fire Administration, AFG, and SAFER Program Reauthorization Act of 2017
Legislation H.R. 4661 - United States Fire Administration, AFG, and SAFER Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 Floor Statement Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson … Continue Reading