[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 130 (Wednesday, September 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1795]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          GREEN CHEMISTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2007

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                               speech of

                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 4, 2007

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of 
H.R. 2850, the Green Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2007.
  The bill proposes a program to coordinate federally funded research, 
development, demonstration, education, and technology transfer 
activities related to green chemistry.
  Protecting our environment has, for years, been a priority for me. 
Dallas and other cities in Texas have long suffered from poor 
environmental quality, leading to serious health effects in our 
population.
  If Congress can incentivize chemical manufacturing and research 
processes that minimize environmental harms, then we will be doing a 
good thing for our constituents.
  As a member of the House Committee on Science and Technology, I 
support this research because of the long-term benefits it brings to 
all citizens.
  Mr. Speaker, the committee has held hearings on this subject and deem 
it to be needed, and of worthy investment.


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  On Page E1795, September 5, 2007, the following appeared: Madam 
Speaker, the committee has held hearings on this subject and deem 
it to be needed, and of worthy investment.
  
  The online version should be corrected to read: Mr. Speaker, the 
committee has held hearings on this subject and deem it to be 
needed, and of worthy investment.


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  I support H.R. 2850 and urge its passage.

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