1 day agoChairwoman Johnson Introduces Bill to Address Research Gaps in Methane Emission MonitoringFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 28, 2022 (Washington, DC) — Today, the Methane Emissions Research Act was introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill would create a pilot study at the Environmental Protection Agency to use direct measurements to quantify methane emissions from oil and gas infrastructure in the United…Methane2 min read
6 days agoWeek in Review 9.23.22Welcome to this week’s edition of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee newsletter! The SST Newsletter highlights the goings on of the Committee, the hard work of our Members, and a look ahead. Amplifying the Arctic: Strengthening Science to Respond to a Rapidly Changing ArcticArctic4 min read
Sep 16Week in Review 9.16.22Welcome to this week’s edition of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee newsletter! The SST Newsletter highlights the goings on of the Committee, the hard work of our Members, and a look ahead. President Biden Signs Executive Order to Advance U.S. Bioeconomy On Monday, President Biden signed an Executive Order on advancing biotechnology and biomanufacturing innovation for a sustainable…Artemis4 min read
Sep 15Science Committee Leaders Urge Transparency in FAA Investigation of Blue Origin Booster FailureFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2022 (Washington, DC) — Today, Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Chairman Don Beyer (D-VA) and Ranking Member Brian Babin (R-TX) led a letter to Acting Administrator Billy Nolen of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the FAA’s investigation into the booster failure experienced this Monday…Faa2 min read
Sep 14Chairwoman Johnson Applauds President Biden Actions to Advance U.S. BioeconomyFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 14, 2022 (Washington, DC) — On Monday, President Biden signed an Executive Order on advancing biotechnology and biomanufacturing innovation for a sustainable, safe, and secure American Bioeconomy. Today the White House is hosting a Summit on biotechnology and biomanufacturing. The bioeconomy represents the intersection of products…Bioeconomy2 min read
Sep 13Chairwoman Johnson Speaks at 60th Anniversary Celebration of President Kennedy’s “We Choose the Moon” SpeechFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2022 (Houston, TX) — Today, Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson joined NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, other NASA officials, and Congressional colleagues at Rice University to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s speech announcing America’s intent to land humans on the Moon. “Hello, I…NASA2 min read
Sep 9Chairwoman Johnson Arrives in Ohio to Join President Biden at Groundbreaking of New Intel Chip FactoryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 9, 2022 (Licking County, OH) — Today, Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson arrived in Ohio to attend the groundbreaking of Intel’s newest U.S. manufacturing site. “It is incredible to see the CHIPS and Science Act already reaping benefits across the country, including solidifying Intel’s decision to invest…Manufacturing2 min read
Aug 31Chairwoman Johnson Arrives in Florida with Science Committee Colleagues to Attend Launch of Artemis IFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 28, 2022 (Cape Canaveral, FL) — Today, Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson arrived in Florida with several Science, Space, and Technology Committee Members to attend the launch of Artemis I, which is slated for Monday morning. “As a dedicated supporter of our space exploration program, I am…Artemis1 min read
Aug 1521 House Science Members Call for Robust DOE Office of Science BudgetFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 15, 2022 (Washington, DC) — Last week, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight Bill Foster (D-IL), and 19 other Members of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology issued a letter to the Biden Administration…Department Of Energy2 min read
Aug 12Chairwoman Johnson Celebrates House Passage of the Inflation Reduction ActFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2022 (Washington, DC) — Today, the House passed H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act. The Inflation Reduction Act is historic legislation that will lower costs for families, create millions of good-paying jobs, deliver the most significant action on climate in history, and dramatically reduce the…Inflation Reduction Act2 min read
