The Honorable Newt Gingrich
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Mr. Speaker:

I am submitting herewith a Science Committee report on a new national science policy
entitled, Unlocking Our Future: Toward a New National Science Policy. This report
was compiled by the Science Committee Vice Chairman Vernon Ehlers. The report 
is based primarily on testimony received during Committee hearings, information obtained 
from experts in meetings and through the Committee web site, and other documents 
reviewed by the Committee. 

The world has changed a great deal since the last major science policy statement was
written by Vannevar Bush in 1945. This report is a broad survey of the many aspects that 
make up the new national science enterprise. It recommends changes and new goals for 
the existing enterprise that will help the United States of America maintain its pre-eminent 
position in science and technology. It is my hope that this document will serve as a 
framework for future deliberations on congressional science policy and funding.

The report contains background information, highlights of the hearings, findings, and 
recommendations based on the testimony and other information the Committee has 
reviewed. We hope that it will be of value to you and to other Members of Congress, the 
Administration, States, and the general public who are interested in gaining a better 
understanding of science policy.

Sincerely,




F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR.
Chairman