SCIENCE related term(s) Engineering; Mathematics; Research; Technology
Addresses
Joint Meeting of Congress: Emmanuel Macron, President of France, H3509–H3513 [25AP]
Amendments
Dept. of Energy: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), S1419, S1482 [7MR]
——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (H.R. 589), S5202, S5219 [23JY]
——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (S. 2503), S5202, S5219 [23JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), S4291, S4293 [20JN], H5786 [27JN]
FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154, S169, S170 [11JA], S190, S195, S196, S197, S198, S199, S204, S205, S206, S209, S210, S211 [16JA], H149 [11JA]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (S. 3321), S7061, S7062, S7064, S7065 [15NO]
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6361 [27SE]
NSF: provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), S7944, S7947 [19DE], H10417 [20DE]
Research: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), S7617 [13DE]
——— provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), Senate amendment, H10298 [19DE]
Space policy: reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes relative to commercial space activities (S. 3277), S7966, S7995 [20DE]
U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776, S2777 [17MY]
Women: strengthen the aerospace workforce by promoting NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and NASA internship and fellowship opportunities to women (H.R. 4254), S6364 [27SE]
Articles and editorials
Ashland Welcomes Winning Technology Students With Parade, S5714 [20AU]
EPA Workforce Shrinking to Reagan-Era Levels—Agency Official, S2100 [12AP]
How Much Has ‘Climate Change’ Been Scrubbed From Federal Websites? A Lot, S2099 [12AP]
One-Stop-Shop for Private Space Exploration, H3485 [24AP]
U.S. Has More Climate Skeptics Than Anywhere Else on Earth—Blame the GOP, S5896 [23AU]
Bills and resolutions
AID: prohibit funding for Global Climate Change Initiative (see H.R. 5852), H4138 [16MY]
American Association for Cancer Research: anniversary (see H. Res. 819), H3147 [11AP]
Animals: require review and approval for future research on nonhuman primates (see S. 3773), S7790 [18DE]
Australia: affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization (see H. Res. 1052), H7920 [6SE]
Botany: promote botanical research and sciences capacity (see S. 3240), S5066 [18JY]
Chemicals: provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry to improve efficiency of chemical production while reducing health and environmental risks (see S. 3296), S5455 [30JY]
Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H783 [5FE]
——— affirm U.S. commitment to a safe and healthy climate for future generations and solutions to restore the climate (see H. Con. Res. 137), H8884 [25SE]
——— express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education (see S. Res. 573), S4951 [12JY]
——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]
——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]
——— recognize impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and support policies that address causes and effects of climate change (see H. Res. 825), H3315 [13AP]
Coastal zones: recognize ecological, economic, recreational, and national security importance of oceans and Great Lakes and codify science-based marine management decisionmaking to protect marine environments (see H.R. 6300), H5980 [29JN]
Colleges and universities: designate institutions of higher education that provide research, data, and leadership on continuous manufacturing as National Centers of Excellence in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (see H.R. 5568), H3441 [18AP]
Congress: reestablish Office of Technology Assessment (see H. Res. 849), H3706 [26AP]
Crime: call for States to pass sexual assault kit reform legislation (see H. Res. 909), H4583 [22MY]
Darwin Day: designate (see S. Res. 374), S300 [18JA] (see H. Res. 699), H553 [18JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: develop and carry out a national science-based education campaign to increase public awareness relative to use of technology in food and agriculture (see H.R. 6386), H6262 [16JY]
——— end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H3935 [11MY]
——— establish grant program to make grants to State departments of agriculture for research and development of disease resistant varieties of tropical flowers (see H.R. 5066), H1217 [16FE]
——— expand opportunities for algae-based research (see H.R. 5234), H1501 [8MR]
——— improve soil moisture and precipitation monitoring (see S. 2936), S2877 [23MY]
——— provide mandatory funding for grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at land-grant African-American colleges and universities (see H.R. 5122), H1333 [27FE]
——— transfer certain Federal land to facilitate scientific research supporting Federal space and defense programs (see S. 2424), S907 [13FE]
——— update Biotechnology and Agricultural Trade Program (see S. 3103), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 5379), H2040 [22MR]
Dept. of Commerce: provide civil space situational awareness services and information (see H.R. 6226), H5748 [26JN]
Dept. of Defense: establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (see H.R. 7307), H10210 [13DE]
——— require annual reports on research, development, and evaluation capabilities (see H.R. 5741), H3885 [9MY]
——— submit to Congress a plan for improvements to traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress research (see H.R. 5528), H3395 [17AP]
Dept. of Education: award grants for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs (see H.R. 5119), H1333 [27FE]
——— modernize, renovate, or repair career and technical education facilities, enable rural or Native American schools to remodel or build high-tech facilities, and support high-speed Internet (see S. 3589), S6815 [11OC]
——— provide career and technical education for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers (see H.R. 6440), H6587 [19JY]
——— provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage female students to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) (see H.R. 5136), H1340 [1MR]
Dept. of Energy: authorize Office of Science basic research programs (see H.R. 5905), H4582 [22MY]
——— carry out quantum information science research (see S. 3673), S7190 [28NO]
——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (see S. 2503), S1378 [6MR]
——— expand apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs to improve training and education for skilled technical workers at national laboratories and National Nuclear Security Administration facilities (see H.R. 5567), H3441 [18AP]
——— provide directors of the National Laboratories signature authority for certain agreements (see H.R. 5907), H4582 [22MY]
Dept. of HHS: ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (see H.R. 5272), H1607 [14MR]
——— enter into arrangement with National Academy of Sciences to conduct and update biennially study on effects of State legalized marijuana programs (see H.R. 6495), H7154 [24JY]
——— establish single, front-of-package labeling system for all foods required to bear nutrition labeling, eliminate deceptive claims, and update existing nutrition labels (see S. 2647), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5425), H3055 [2AP]
——— provide for a national strategy to address and overcome Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (see H.R. 5878), H4242 [18MY] (see H.R. 5900), H4284 [21MY]
Dept. of Justice: limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (see S. 2583), S1875 [21MR] (see H.R. 5336), H1727 [20MR]
——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see S. 2345), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 4854), H581 [19JA]
——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see S. 2577), S1845 [20MR] (see H.R. 5341), H1727 [20MR]
Dept. of Labor: address needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies (see S. 3784), S7925 [19DE]
——— establish TechSMART Workforce Development Program to provide competitive grants for technology-based job training and education programs (see H.R. 5566), H3441 [18AP]
Dept. of State: clarify certain responsibilities of the Global Engagement Center (see H.R. 5681), H3781 [7MY]
——— support science diplomacy (see H. Res. 828), H3315 [13AP]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish the STEM Education and Training Account (see H.R. 7353), H10336 [19DE]
——— mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (see S. 2399), S704 [7FE]
Drugs: combat heroin epidemic and assist forensic labs with addressing seized drug identification backlogs (see H.R. 6074), H5093 [12JN]
——— encourage development and use of new antimicrobial drugs in order to treat antibiotic-resistant infections (see S. 3787), S7926 [19DE]
——— improve medical research on marijuana (see H.R. 4825), H552 [18JA]
——— increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 5634), H3705 [26AP]
Earth Science Week: designate (see H. Res. 1120), H9419 [5OC]
Education: provide loan forgiveness to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers and tax credits for STEM school supplies, and incentivize STEM hiring practices (see H.R. 5962), H4728 [24MY]
——— support and encourage increased diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, especially physics, and recognize value of American Physical Society Bridge Program (see H. Res. 988), H6111 [11JY]
Employment: advance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and improve worker training, retention, and advancement (see H.R. 6623), H7724 [26JY]
Energy Efficiency Day: designate (see S. Res. 668), S6542 [4OC]
Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 739), H1212 [15FE]
EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP] (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]
——— prohibit any reduction, consolidation, or termination of offices and activities relative to science research (see H.R. 5604), H3505 [24AP]
FAA: enter into appropriate arrangements with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide for a report on health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution (see S. 2422), S907 [13FE]
——— provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (see H.R. 5346), H1727 [20MR]
Fab Foundation: provide a Federal charter for the National Fab Lab Network, a network of digital fabrication facilities providing community access to advanced manufacturing tools (see S. 2752), S2440 [25AP] (see H.R. 4948), H901 [6FE]
FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), consideration (see H. Res. 682), H82 [9JA]
——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 98), H169 [11JA]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit funding for development of beerbots or other robot bartenders (see S. 3716), S7356 [6DE]
——— secure access to scientific literature and subscription services by requiring agencies and legislative branch research arms to recommend ways to increase agency library access to serials (see H.R. 6501), H7685 [25JY]
Hidden Figures Way, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 3370), S5931 [23AU]
Immigration: authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (see S. 2344), S520 [25JA] (see H.R. 6794), H8724 [13SE]
International Chart Day: observance (see H. Res. 853), H3706 [26AP]
Law enforcement: assist State and local jurisdictions with processing unidentified remains and resolving missing persons cases and expand rescue and apprehension capabilities along U.S.-Mexico border (see S. 3719), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7218), H9767 [6DE]
Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see S. 3038), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6060), H5021 [8JN]
Medicare: expand coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B (see H.R. 7083), H9443 [23OC]
NASA: authorize programs (see S. 3799), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 5503), H3315 [13AP]
——— award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU] (see H.R. 6795), H8724 [13SE]
——— designate Marshall Space Flight Center to provide leadership for the U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base (see H.R. 5345), H1727 [20MR]
——— provide for continuing cooperation with Israel Space Agency (see S. 2504), S1378 [6MR]
——— redesignate certain facilities (see H.R. 6716), H7919 [6SE]
——— secure technological edge of the U.S. in civil and military aviation and aeronautics (see S. 2977), S2924 [24MY]
——— specify U.S. human spaceflight goals and objectives (see H.R. 6910), H9089 [26SE]
——— support CubeSat Launch Initiative and recognize development of WeissSat–1 designed by the Weiss School team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (see H. Con. Res. 109), H1334 [27FE]
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: provide for a study by the Ocean Studies Board examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments (see H.R. 6270), H5974 [28JN]
National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: congratulate on achieving 200 member institutions (see S. Res. 620), S5991 [28AU]
National Academy of Medicine: provide for study on use of genetic and genomic testing to improve health care (see H.R. 5062), H1212 [15FE]
National Ada Lovelace Day: designate (see S. Res. 592), S5361 [25JY]
National Center for Coastal Resilience: designate as a national center of excellence for research in coastal and recurrent flooding (see H. Res. 1182), H10336 [19DE]
National Chemistry Week: designate (see S. Res. 721), S7431 [11DE] (see H. Res. 1129), H9439 [19OC]
National Day of Reason: designate (see H. Res. 852), H3706 [26AP]
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6650), H7742 [3AU]
National Forensic Science Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 656), S6356 [27SE]
National GIS Day: designate (see S. Res. 701), S7052 [15NO]
National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (see S. Res. 664), S6413 [1OC] (see H. Res. 1115), H9419 [5OC]
National Pi Day: designate (see H. Res. 782), H1608 [14MR]
National Science and Technology Council: report on machine learning and artificial intelligence (see H.R. 6090), H5152 [13JN]
National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: establish (see S. 2806), S2594 [9MY] (see H.R. 5356), H1728 [20MR]
National Weather Service: improve the Cooperative Observer Program (see S. 2941), S2878 [23MY]
NIH: advance cutting-edge research initiatives (see S. 2406), S840 [8FE]
——— expand unique research initiatives authority (see H.R. 5002), H1126 [13FE]
——— prioritize funding to discover treatments and cures, maintain global leadership in medical innovation, and restore purchasing power (see H.R. 5455), H3095 [10AP]
NIST: authorize programs (see H.R. 6229), H5748 [26JN]
——— establish a premise plumbing research laboratory to update data on plumbing standards in order to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency (see S. 3037), S3293 [7JN]
NOAA: promote continued use of James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area (see H.R. 6434), H6557 [18JY]
——— provide for equitable management of summer flounder based on geographic, scientific, and economic data (see S. 3331), S5582 [1AU]
NSF: develop an Innovation Corps (I-Corps) course to support commercialization-ready innovation companies (see S. 9), S7132 [27NO] (see H.R. 5086), H1265 [26FE]
——— promote veteran involvement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, computer science, and scientific research (see S. 3395), S5991 [28AU]
——— provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (see S. 3583), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 5509), H3315 [13AP]
——— support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education research focused on early childhood (see S. 3471), S6223 [18SE]
Orphan Drug Act: affirm importance, commend life-saving accomplishments, and recognize need and continued support for research in development of therapies, treatments, and cures for rare diseases (see S. Res. 690), S7051 [15NO] (see H. Res. 1154), H9568 [16NO]
Rare Disease Therapeutics Corp.: establish to encourage the development of high-risk, high-return therapies for rare diseases (see H.R. 6801), H8724 [13SE]
Religion: recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community (see H. Res. 869), H3750 [3MY]
——— recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community (see S. Res. 555), S4281 [20JN]
Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see S. 2956), S2923 [24MY]
——— provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see S. 3143), S4410 [26JN] (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]
——— provide for a coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (see H.R. 7171), H9667 [27NO]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3072), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 5952), H4728 [24MY]
Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 7031), H9419 [5OC]
Space policy: pursue technologies to remove space debris (see H.R. 4763), H131 [10JA]
——— reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes relative to commercial space activities (see S. 3277), S5361 [25JY]
——— revise certain laws as necessary to keep them current and make technical amendments (see H.R. 6342), H6172 [12JY]
U.S. Coral Reef Task Force: anniversary (see S. Res. 544), S3760 [12JN]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]
U.S. Geological Survey: establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation (see H.R. 7210), H9758 [30NO]
University of California: anniversary (see S. Res. 438), S1790 [19MR]
Women: report on efforts to support minority women involvement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields (see H.R. 7092), H9448 [26OC]
World Oceans Day: observance (see H. Res. 929), H5021 [8JN]
World Space Week: designate (see H. Res. 1120), H9419 [5OC]
Cloture motions
FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154 [11JA], S180 [16JA]
Excerpts
Newspaper editorials on tenure of E. Scott Pruitt as EPA Administrator, S2107 [12AP]
Letters
American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3485 [24AP]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3485 [24AP]
Immigration Innovation (I-Squared) Act: Dean C. Garfield, Information Technology Industry Council, S523 [25JA]
——— John Neuffer, Semiconductor Industry Association, S523 [25JA]
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H9584, H9585 [27NO]
——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9585 [27NO]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9585 [27NO]
NIST programs authorization: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8867 [25SE]
——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8867 [25SE]
Response to Wall Street Journal editorial on the impact of climate change on rising sea levels: Andrea L. Dutton, University of Florida and Michael E. Mann, Pennsylvania State University, S5261 [24JY]
——— David Darlow, S5262 [24JY]
——— Kristina Dahl, Union of Concerned Scientists, S5261 [24JY]
——— Senator Whitehouse, S5261 [24JY]
——— Wendy Fleischer, S5262 [24JY]
Lists
National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductees, E431 [11AP]
Motions
FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S153, S154 [11JA], S270 [18JA], H158 [11JA]
Press releases
CFGI and SHRM Applaud Immigration Innovation Act: Council for Global Immigration, S523 [25JA]
SIIA Says I-Squared Act Is Critical for U.S. Economy and Global Competitiveness: Software and Information Industry Association, S523 [25JA]
Remarks in House
Air Force: Research Laboratory Information Directorate (Rome Lab) recipient of Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer Excellence in Technology Transfer Award, H3431 [18AP]
Albuquerque, NM: tribute to Albuquerque High School Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) team, E781 [6JN]
Amirthalingham, Meeha: Discovery Education and 3M Co., America’s Top Young Scientist finalist, E1181 [28AU]
Animals: establish a working group to determine ways to develop a domestic canine breeding network to produce high quality explosives detection canines (H.R. 4577), H32–H34 [9JA], E41 [12JA]
Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H572 [19JA], H1489, H1493–H1495 [8MR]
Army: Quantum Information Sciences program funding, H5742, H5743 [26JN]
Aurora, IL: tribute to Illinois Math and Science Academy, H5105 [13JN]
Australia: affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization (H. Res. 1052), H9493–H9495 [13NO]
Aviation: create opportunities for women in the aviation industry, H3596 [26AP]
Barker, Taylor: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496 [18AP]
Bellevue, WA: tribute to Odle Middle School National Science Bowl team, E1380 [5OC]
Biomedical Engineering Society: recognize anniversary and role of Whitaker Foundation in its development, E1157 [17AU]
Biotechnology Innovation Organization: anniversary, E851 [15JN]
Bisgard, Ryan: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E889 [21JN]
Braker, Veronica: Manufacturing Institute Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E425 [10AP]
Broad Institute: tribute, E543 [26AP]
Broadway, VA: tribute to John C. Meyers Elementary School science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education program, E827 [12JN]
Bucks County, PA: tribute to Bucks County GirlSTEM Conference, H1272 [27FE]
Caine, Sheri: Northrop Grumman Foundation Excellence in Engineering Education Award recipient, E493 [18AP]
Canton, GA: tribute to Creekview High School rocketry team, E1092 [26JY]
Cedar Falls, IA: tribute to Cedar Falls High School rocket club, E673 [17MY]
Center for Excellence in Education: anniversary, E1665 [13DE]
Cimini, Maria D.: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Math and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E1002 [12JY]
Climate: effects of climate change, H31 [9JA], H6567 [19JY], H9659–H9664 [27NO], H10095 [11DE]
——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H420 [17JA]
——— release of National Climate Assessment, H9659–H9663 [27NO]
Colorado: tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, E430 [11AP], E502 [18AP], E984 [10JY]
——— tribute to National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representatives, E433 [11AP], E984 [10JY]
Congress: legislative priorities, H10037 [11DE]
Cooper, Shayla: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E719 [23MY]
Curbelo, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10325 [19DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: retain science-based nutrition standards in Federal school meals programs, H4181 [17MY]
——— transfer certain Federal land to facilitate scientific research supporting Federal space and defense programs (H.R. 1800), H1516 [13MR]
Dept. of Defense: Defense-Wide Manufacturing Science and Technology program funding for Microelectronics Cybersecurity Center, H9046 [26SE]
——— establish Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM fields (H.R. 7307), H10190 [13DE]
——— foster innovation, provide for rapid transition of technologies, and support entrepreneurial education and sabbatical programs at defense laboratories, H4655 [23MY]
——— Rome Lab funding, H5966 [28JN]
——— STARBASE program funding, H5739 [26JN]
——— study how to attract and recruit students with experience in certain technical fields from institutions of higher education, including minority-serving institutions, H4702 [24MY]
Dept. of Energy: authorize Office of Science basic research programs (H.R. 5905), H5771–H5779 [27JN]
——— carry out certain upgrades to research equipment and construction of a research user facility, H4936 [7JN], H5777, H5778 [27JN]
——— carry out certain upgrades to research equipment and construction of a research user facility (H.R. 4376), H1095–H1097 [13FE], H4936 [7JN]
——— carry out certain upgrades to research equipment and construction of a research user facility (H.R. 4377), H1092–H1094 [13FE], H4936 [7JN]
——— carry out construction of a versatile reactor-based fast neutron source (H.R. 4378), H1094, H1095 [13FE], H1358 [5MR], H4933, H4936 [7JN]
——— divertor test tokamak research and development funding, H4937 [7JN]
——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science, H4933 [7JN]
——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (H.R. 431), H1358 [5MR]
——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), H8235–H8239 [13SE]
——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs, H5777, H5778 [27JN]
——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (H.R. 589), H8234, H8235 [13SE]
——— National Renewable Energy Laboratory funding, H4965 [7JN]
——— Office of Nuclear Energy construction of versatile reactor-based fast neutron source funding, H4933, H4934 [7JN]
——— provide directors of the National Laboratories signature authority for certain agreements (H.R. 5907), H5781, H5782 [27JN]
——— science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs for minorities funding, H4953 [7JN]
——— tribute to Idaho National Laboratory Transient Reactor Test facility restart, E1256 [13SE]
Dept. of HHS: ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (H.R. 5272), H5053–H5055 [12JN]
Dept. of Justice: limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote a foreign political agenda (H.R. 5336), H1703 [20MR]
——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (H.R. 4854), H3945–H3947 [15MY]
Dept. of State: clarify certain responsibilities of the Global Engagement Center (H.R. 5681), H3989 [16MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), H181–H183 [16JA]
——— mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), Senate amendment, H5786 [27JN]
Drugs: authorize evidence based report analyzing current marijuana policies and their effects on communities, H6637 [23JY]
DuBois, PA: tribute to Google, Inc., CS First Roadshow computer science education presentation at DuBois Area Middle School, H4852 [7JN]
Edil, Lale: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496 [18AP]
Energy Efficiency Day: observance, E1371 [5OC]
Engineers Week: observance, E186 [14FE]
EPA: funding, H6380 [17JY]
——— prohibit any reduction, consolidation, or termination of offices and activities relative to science research (H.R. 5604), H3958 [15MY]
——— prohibit funding to mandate State greenhouse gas emissions levels based on reciprocal agreements with foreign countries, H6516, H6517 [18JY]
FAA: provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles, H3598 [26AP]
——— provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (H.R. 5346), H5770, H5771 [27JN]
FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), H78 [9JA], H101 [10JA], H136, H137–H160 [11JA], E73, E80 [19JA]
——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), consideration (H. Res. 682), H103–H112 [10JA]
——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), correct enrollment (H. Con. Res. 98), H162 [11JA]
——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), motion to recommit, H158 [11JA]
FDA: approval of domestic production of Moly99 by NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC, E327 [15MR]
Federal agencies and departments: reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H1496 [8MR]
Florida: tribute to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductees, E781 [6JN]
——— tribute to 3d Congressional District students participating in Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, H4860 [7JN]
Garton Tractor, Inc.: National Ag Science Center Legend of Agriculture Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1502 [9NO]
Goel, Keshav: U.S.-Ireland Alliance George J. Mitchell scholarship recipient, E1568 [28NO]
Groundwork Hudson Valley (organization): anniversary of Science Barge, E1349 [28SE]
Health: importance of fetal tissue research, H564 [19JA]
Honolulu, HI: tribute to Punahou School National Science Bowl team, E553 [26AP]
Hulse, Jacob: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, H5635 [25JN]
Hydrographic Services Improvement Act: reauthorize (H.R. 221), H5590, H5591 [25JN]
International Chart Day: observance (H. Res. 853), H3589 [26AP]
Jacksonville, FL: tribute to River City Science Academy Science Olympiad team, H4290 [22MY]
Kansas: tribute to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education initiatives, H486 [18JA]
KCF Technologies, Inc.: tribute, H5819 [28JN]
Kelly, Brett: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, H5635 [25JN]
Kirtland AFB, NM: tribute to Air Force Research Laboratory of New Mexico STEM Outreach Program, E209 [23FE]
Louisiana State University: anniversary of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, E1547 [20NO]
March for Science: tribute, E473 [16AP]
McClain, Maria: National Science Teachers Association and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Teacher Ambassador selectee, H7692 [26JY]
McKee, Colin: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E889 [21JN]
Miller, Katie: Illinois Beef Association Outstanding Junior of the Year award recipient, E953 [29JN]
Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials, H4659, H4660 [23MY]
MITRE Corp.: anniversary, E1716 [20DE]
Mitsch, Bill: American Ecological Engineering Society Odum Award for Ecological Engineering Excellence recipient, E850 [15JN]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (H.R. 6795), E1249 [13SE]
——— designate Marshall Space Flight Center to provide leadership for the U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base (H.R. 5345), H5769, H5770 [27JN]
——— retirement of Kepler Space Telescope, E1489 [2NO]
——— support CubeSat Launch Initiative and recognize development of WeissSat–1 designed by the Weiss School team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (H. Con. Res. 109), H1274 [27FE]
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: provide for a study by the Ocean Studies Board examining the impact of ocean acidification and other stressors in estuarine environments (H.R. 6270), E1268 [20SE]
National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute to Fellows Program inductees, E431 [11AP]
National Academy of Medicine: provide for study on use of genetic and genomic testing to improve health care (H.R. 5062), H1545 [14MR]
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), H9581–H9586, H9658 [27NO]
National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4033), H9475, H9476 [13NO]
National Inventors Month: observance, E827 [12JN]
National Pi Day: designate (H. Res. 782), H1586 [14MR]
National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: establish, H4373 [22MY], H4677 [23MY]
NIH: expand unique research initiatives authority, H9246 [28SE]
——— expand unique research initiatives authority (H.R. 5002), H5038–H5040 [12JN], E973 [6JY]
NIST: authorize programs (H.R. 6229), H8865–H8868, H8871 [25SE]
NOAA: improve weather research, H10423 [20DE]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Donna Strickland for physics, E1628 [10DE]
——— recognition of Gerard Mourou for physics, E1628 [10DE]
——— recognition of James P. Allison for physiology or medicine, E1393 [12OC]
NSF: develop an Innovation Corps (I-Corps) course to support commercialization-ready innovation companies (H.R. 5086), H3489–H3491 [24AP], E532 [25AP]
——— promote integration of art and design in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, H7193 [25JY]
——— provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), H8862–H8865, H8871 [25SE], E1324 [27SE]
——— provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), Senate amendment, H10417–H10419 [20DE]
——— support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education research focused on early childhood (H.R. 3397), H1097–H1100 [13FE]
Oak Ridge, TN: tribute to Oak Ridge High School National Science Bowl team, H3563 [25AP]
OSIRIS-REx (spacecraft): tribute to successful mission to asteroid Bennu, E1596 [3DE]
Overland Park, KS: tribute to Blue Valley West High School National Science Bowl team, H3590 [26AP]
——— tribute to Pleasant Ridge Middle School National Science Bowl team, H3590 [26AP]
Parker, Nevaeh: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]
Pennsylvania: tribute to National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representatives, H4744 [5JN]
Plainsboro, NJ: tribute to West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North National Science Bowl team, H3330 [16AP]
Princeton, NJ: tribute to Princeton Charter School National Science Bowl team, H3330 [16AP]
Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, H3307 [13AP], H4780 [6JN], H5008, H5009 [8JN], H5139 [13JN]
Red Rocks Community College: tribute to NSF Community College Innovation Challenge finalists, E928 [27JN]
Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (H.R. 2918), H464 [17JA]
——— provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), H8229–H8234 [13SE]
——— provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), Senate amendment, H10297–H10302 [19DE]
Richland, WA: Laser Interferometer Gravitational Observatory named an American Physical Society historic site, H6178 [13JY]
Roddenberry, Katrina: NASA Microgravity University for Educators Challenge participant, H1231 [26FE]
San Antonio, TX: tribute to University of Texas Health Science Center Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute, E1217 [6SE]
San Francisco, CA: tribute to Bay Area Climate Action Forum, E897 [22JN]
Sanchez, Arianna: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E719 [23MY]
Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (H.R. 7031), E1373 [5OC]
Smith, Erin: inclusion in Forbes (publication) 30 Under 30 in Healthcare list, H9703 [29NO]
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX): launch of Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, H968 [7FE]
Space policy: provide for authorization and supervision of nongovernmental space activities (H.R. 2809), H3476–H3489 [24AP], E538 [25AP]
——— reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes relative to commercial space activities (S. 3277), H10560–H10567 [21DE]
Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act: implementation, E237 [27FE]
Tanner, Lance: National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Congress of Future Medical Leaders representative, E888 [21JN]
Taylor, Amanda: Manufacturing Institute Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award recipient, E422 [10AP]
Thedford, NE: tribute to Thedford High School National Science Bowl team, H3731 [27AP]
Truett McConnell University: establishment of Women in Science Scholarship, E1445 [23OC]
U.S. Geological Survey: Great Lakes Fisheries Program funding, H6441 [17JY]
U.S. Military Academy: tribute to West Point Leadership Ethics and Diversity in STEM (LEADS) Program, E628 [10MY]
University of California, Davis: anniversary of MIND Institute, E1436 [23OC]
——— anniversary of School of Medicine, E1201 [5SE], E1215 [6SE]
University of Miami: anniversary of Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, H3938 [15MY]
Vassell, April: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]
Wasson, Kerstin: Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award for Science Research award recipient, H4212 [18MY]
Whatcom Community College: tribute to leadership in cybersecurity education, E1371 [5OC]
Wheat Ridge, CO: Wheat Ridge High School STEM Program recipient of Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Horizon Award, E490 [17AP]
Williams, Brielle: National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders representative, E496 [18AP]
Women: strengthen the aerospace workforce by promoting NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and NASA internship and fellowship opportunities to women (H.R. 4254), H9580, H9581 [27NO]
Wong, S. Chiu: Chinese American Medical Society Scientific Award recipient, E1240 [12SE]
World Oceans Day: observance (H. Res. 929), H4984, H5004 [8JN]
Remarks in Senate
Ashland, KY: Ashland Middle School winner of Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Solve for Tomorrow contest, S5714 [20AU]
Business and industry: tribute to efforts of companies to expand use of renewable energy and combat climate change, S1832 [20MR], S6210 [18SE], S6707 [9OC]
Climate: effects of climate change, S13–S16 [3JA], S242 [17JA], S494 [24JA], S1429–S1431 [7MR], S1668–S1684 [13MR], S1715 [14MR], S1832 [20MR], S2030–S2032 [10AP], S5822–S5824 [22AU], S5888–S5890 [23AU], S6014–S6018 [4SE], S6127–S6130 [12SE], S6485–S6488 [3OC], S6706–S6708 [9OC], S6758–S6761 [10OC], S6778, S6787, S6788 [11OC], S6950 [14NO], S7165–S7167, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7214–S7218 [29NO], S7307 [5DE], S7329, S7337, S7344–S7347 [6DE], S7420 [11DE], S7858–S7861, S7879–S7881 [19DE]
——— efforts of fossil fuel industry to deny and discredit science behind climate change, S1234 [27FE], S1430 [7MR], S1680 [13MR], S2030–S2032 [10AP], S2356–S2358 [23AP], S2378 [24AP], S2426 [25AP], S2462 [26AP], S2839–S2841 [22MY], S2988 [5JN], S4031 [19JN], S4904–S4906 [11JY], S5261 [24JY], S5481–S5483 [31JY], S5823 [22AU], S6129 [12SE], S6211 [18SE], S6375–S6378 [28SE], S7305–S7308 [5DE]
——— impact of climate change on agriculture, S4473 [27JN]
——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S5899 [23AU], S6485–S6488 [3OC], S6706 [9OC], S6778, S6787, S6788 [11OC], S6950 [14NO]
——— impact of climate change on potential risk of a ‘‘carbon bubble’’ and subsequent instability of financial markets, S4904–S4906 [11JY]
——— impact of climate change on public health, S2252 [18AP], S7346 [6DE]
——— impact of rollback of regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired powerplants on climate change, S5895 [23AU]
——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings, S7338 [6DE], S7867–S7870 [19DE]
——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (S. Res. 708), S7136–S7138 [27NO], S7170–S7175 [28NO]
——— release of National Climate Assessment, S7108 [27NO], S7166, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7208, S7215 [29NO], S7418 [11DE]
——— Wall Street Journal editorials denying existence and effects of climate change, S5260 [24JY]
Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S2975–S2978 [5JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: improve soil moisture and precipitation monitoring, S4393 [26JN]
Dept. of Defense: establishment of Army Futures Command in Austin, TX, S5795 [22AU]
——— prohibit funding for Army Futures Command establishment in Austin, TX, S5880 [23AU]
Dept. of Energy: develop domestic supply of molybdenum–99 for use in medical screenings and research, S4255, S4256 [20JN]
——— enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (S. 97), S1419–S1423, S1431 [7MR], S1833 [20MR]
——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (H.R. 589), S5219 [23JY]
——— establish policy for science and energy research and development programs and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs (S. 2503), S5219–S5225 [23JY]
——— support and fund innovative science research and the development of National Laboratories and institutions of higher education, S4020 [19JN]
——— tribute to Idaho National Laboratory Transient Reactor Test facility restart, S6219 [18SE]
Dept. of Justice: provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (H.R. 4854), S6348, S6349 [26SE]
——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (S. 2345), S2711 [16MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: mint coins in recognition of innovation and pioneering efforts of individuals or groups from each of the States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (H.R. 770), S4293 [20JN]
Diseases and disorders: cancer research funding, S6705 [9OC]
——— pancreatic cancer research funding, S4020 [19JN]
Ecology and environment: efforts of fossil fuel industry representatives to influence U.S. environmental policy, S242 [17JA], S2092, S2096, S2103 [12AP], S4393–S4395 [26JN]
Energy Efficiency Day: designate (S. Res. 668), S6546 [4OC], S6760 [10OC]
FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), correct enrollment (H. Con. Res. 98), S270 [18JA]
——— use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), House amendment, S173–S180 [16JA], S213, S215, S224–S227, S235–S242, S256 [17JA], S265, S270 [18JA], S439 [22JA]
Federal agencies and departments: science, research, and technology programs funding, S3974 [18JN]
Fort Myers, FL: tribute to Fort Myers High School robotics team, S2320 [19AP]
Health: medical research funding, S805 [8FE]
Immigration: authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, S221 [17JA]
——— authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (S. 2344), S521–S524 [25JA]
Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354–S2358 [23AP], S2374, S2376–S2379 [24AP]
Koch, David H.: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354–S2358 [23AP], S2374, S2376–S2379 [24AP]
Law, Jack: American Nuclear Society fellow designee and American Chemical Society Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology Glenn T. Seaborg Award recipient, S5418 [26JY]
Law enforcement: assist State and local jurisdictions with processing unidentified remains and resolving missing persons cases and expand rescue and apprehension capabilities along U.S.-Mexico border (S. 3719), S7374 [10DE]
Micron Technology, Inc.: anniversary, S6435 [2OC]
NASA: anniversary, S7376 [10DE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (S. 3321), S6052 [6SE], S7064 [15NO]
National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: congratulate on achieving 200 member institutions (S. Res. 620), S6007 [28AU]
National Ada Lovelace Day: designate (S. Res. 592), S5390 [25JY]
National Chemistry Week: designate (S. Res. 721), S7453 [11DE]
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 1768), S6364 [27SE]
National Forensic Science Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 656), S6365 [27SE]
National GIS Day: designate (S. Res. 701), S7062 [15NO]
National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (S. Res. 664), S6415 [1OC]
News media: use of propaganda and misinformation to create polarization, S6375–S6378 [28SE]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Frances H. Arnold for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]
——— recognition of George P. Smith for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]
——— recognition of Gregory P. Winter for chemistry, S6493 [3OC]
——— recognition of James P. Allison for physiology or medicine, S6705 [9OC]
NSF: provide grants for research about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education approaches and the STEM-related workforce (H.R. 5509), S7947 [19DE]
Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, S531 [29JA], S1995 [9AP], S2088–S2090, S2092, S2097–S2103, S2106, S2109, S2117 [12AP], S2356 [23AP], S2445 [25AP], S2713–S2715 [16MY], S4393–S4395 [26JN]
Religion: recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community (S. Res. 555), S4293 [20JN]
Research: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (H.R. 6227), S7625 [13DE]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S7382 [10DE]
——— making appropriations (S. 3072), S6203–S6205 [18SE]
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX): launch of Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, S633, S634 [6FE]
Space policy: reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes relative to commercial space activities (S. 3277), S7966–S7971 [20DE]
Treaties and agreements: assessment of U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement annual Conference of the Parties meeting, S7418–S7421 [11DE]
Trump, President: assessment of views on climate change, S14 [3JA]
——— evaluation of administration relative to environmental regulations and policy, S2429 [25AP]
U.S. Coral Reef Task Force: anniversary (S. Res. 544), S3861 [12JN]
U.S. Geologic Survey: funding, S5505 [31JY]
U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 346), S2776–S2778 [17MY]
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: tribute to being named first ‘‘National Stop the Bleed Campus’’, S7045 [15NO]
University of California: anniversary (S. Res. 438), S1794 [19MR], S1880 [21MR]
Viera, FL: tribute to Viera High School ocean science academic team, S2320 [19AP]
Wheeler, Andrew: suitability to be EPA Deputy Administrator relative to views on climate change and ties to the fossil fuel industry, S2108–S2110 [12AP]
Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1668–S1679, S1682, S1683 [13MR], S2253 [18AP], S2354 [23AP]
Women: strengthen the aerospace workforce by promoting NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and NASA internship and fellowship opportunities to women (H.R. 4254), S6364 [27SE]
Reports filed
Accelerating American Leadership in Science Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 4377) (H. Rept. 115–555), H1125 [13FE]
American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 2809) (H. Rept. 115–649), H3505 [24AP]
American Space Situational Awareness and Framework for Entity (American Space SAFE) Management Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6226) (H. Rept. 115–1106), H10592 [22DE], H10599 [27DE]
Building Blocks of STEM Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 3397) (H. Rept. 115–558), H1125 [13FE]
Commercial Space Support Vehicle Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5346) (H. Rept. 115–789), H5814 [27JN]
Dept. of Energy Research and Innovation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 589) (S. Rept. 115–242), S2594 [9MY]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2503) (S. Rept. 115–241), S2594 [9MY]
Dept. of Energy Research Infrastructure Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 4376) (H. Rept. 115–556), H1125 [13FE]
Dept. of Energy Science and Innovation Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5905) (H. Rept. 115–787), H5814 [27JN]
Domestic Explosives Detection Canine Capacity Building Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4577) (H. Rept. 115–488), H81 [9JA]
Energy Technology Maturation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1799) (S. Rept. 115–252), S2793 [21MY]
Helium Extraction Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3279) (S. Rept. 115–391), S7132 [27NO]
Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 221) (H. Rept. 115–736), H5092 [12JN]
Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5509) (H. Rept. 115–975), H8883 [25SE]
NASA Programs Authorization: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5503) (H. Rept. 115–1102), H10586 [21DE]
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization and Amendment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1768) (S. Rept. 115–336), S6058 [6SE]
National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1787), S7241 [29NO]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1787) (S. Rept. 115–404), S7274 [4DE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4033) (H. Rept. 115–515), H172 [12JA]
National Innovation Modernization by Laboratory Empowerment (NIMBLE) Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 5907) (H. Rept. 115–788), H5814 [27JN]
National Quantum Initiative Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3143) (S. Rept. 115–389), S7132 [27NO]
——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6227) (H. Rept. 115–950), H8724 [13SE]
National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 520) (H. Rept. 115–631), H3146 [11AP]
National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4475) (H. Rept. 115–501), H82 [9JA]
NIST Programs Authorization: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6229) (H. Rept. 115–977), H8883 [25SE]
NOAA Continued Use of James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area Promotion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6434) (H. Rept. 115–1006), H9462 [2NO]
Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 4378) (H. Rept. 115–557), H1125 [13FE]
Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4673) (H. Rept. 115–1018), H9509 [13NO]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5952) (H. Rept. 115–704), H4728 [24MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3072) (S. Rept. 115–275), S3951 [14JN]
Space Frontier Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3277) (S. Rept. 115–397), S7240 [29NO]
Space Weather Coordination Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (S. 141) (H. Rept. 115–1129), H10612 [3JA]
Strengthening the Cooperative Observer Program Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2941) (S. Rept. 115–357), S6963 [14NO]
Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 4323), S6141 [12SE]
Women in Aerospace Education Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 4254), S5692 [16AU]
Testimonies
Dunbar High School, Fort Myers, FL, Academy for Technology Excellence: Carl Burnside, E1076 [26JY]
Texts of
H. Res. 1052, affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization, H9493 [13NO]
H.R. 221, Hydrographic Services Improvement Act reauthorization, H5590 [25JN]
H.R. 770, American Innovation $1 Coin Act, H181 [16JA]
H.R. 1800, Dept. of Agriculture transfer of certain Federal land to facilitate scientific research supporting Federal space and defense programs, H1516 [13MR]
H.R. 2809, American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act, H3476–H3484 [24AP]
H.R. 3397, Building Blocks of STEM Act, H1097 [13FE]
H.R. 4033, National Geologic Mapping Act reauthorization, H9475 [13NO]
H.R. 4254, Women in Aerospace Education Act, S6364 [27SE], H9580 [27NO]
H.R. 4376, Dept. of Energy Research Infrastructure Act, H1096 [13FE]
H.R. 4377, Accelerating American Leadership in Science Act, H1092 [13FE]
H.R. 4378, Nuclear Energy Research Infrastructure Act, H1094 [13FE]
H.R. 4577, Domestic Explosives Detection Canine Capacity Building Act, H32 [9JA]
H.R. 4854, Justice Served Act, H3945 [15MY]
H.R. 5002, Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Research Act, H5038 [12JN]
H.R. 5086, Innovators to Entrepreneurs Act, H3489 [24AP]
H.R. 5272, ensure that Dept. of HHS federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based, H5053 [12JN]
H.R. 5345, American Leadership in Space Technology and Advanced Rocketry (ALSTAR) Act, H5769 [27JN]
H.R. 5346, Commercial Space Support Vehicle Act, H5770 [27JN]
H.R. 5509, Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act, S7947 [19DE], H8862 [25SE], H10417 [20DE]
H.R. 5905, Dept. of Energy Science and Innovation Act, H5771–H5777 [27JN]
H.R. 5907, National Innovation Modernization by Laboratory Empowerment (NIMBLE) Act, H5781 [27JN]
H.R. 6227, National Quantum Initiative Act, H8229–H8231 [13SE], H10298–H10300 [19DE]
H.R. 6229, NIST programs authorization, H8865 [25SE]
S. 97, Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act, S1419–S1421 [7MR], H8235–H8237 [13SE]
S. 346, National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act, S2777 [17MY]
S. 1768, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization and amendment, H9581–H9584 [27NO]
S. 2345, Justice Served Act, S524 [25JA]
S. 2503, Dept. of Energy Research and Innovation Act, S5219–S5225 [23JY]
S. 2577, Dept. of Justice DNA Backlog Reduction Program reauthorization, S1846 [20MR]
S. 3277, Space Frontier Act, H10560–H10566 [21DE]
S. 3331, Fluke Fairness Act, S5586 [1AU]
S. 3719, Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act, S7358 [6DE]
S. 3784, Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, S7928–S7930 [19DE]
S. Res. 374, Darwin Day, S302 [18JA]
S. Res. 438, University of California anniversary, S1793 [19MR]
S. Res. 473, call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as EPA Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency, S2266 [18AP]
S. Res. 544. U.S. Coral Reef Task Force anniversary, S3764 [12JN]
S. Res. 555, recognize religious freedom of, and historic contributions by, the American Muslim community, S4286 [20JN]
S. Res. 573, express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education, S4953 [12JY]
S. Res. 592, National Ada Lovelace Day, S5373 [25JY]
S. Res. 620, congratulate National Academy of Inventors, Inc., on achieving 200 member institutions, S5994 [28AU]
S. Res. 656, support goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week, S6356 [27SE]
S. Res. 664, National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, S6415 [1OC]
S. Res. 668, Energy Efficiency Day, S6544 [4OC]
S. Res. 690, affirm importance and commend life-saving accomplishments of Orphan Drug Act, and recognize need and continued support for research in development of therapies, treatments, and cures for rare diseases, S7055 [15NO]
S. Res. 701, National GIS Day, S7059 [15NO]
S. Res. 708, recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings, S7136 [27NO]
S. Res. 721, National Chemistry Week, S7436 [11DE]