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GOVERNMENT - Congressional Testimony Newsletter for Sunday March 03, 2024 ( 59 items )  

House Agriculture Committee Issues Testimony From Agriculture Secretary Vilsack
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Agriculture Committee issued the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack at a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony From The Honorable Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture": * * * Thank you, Chair Thompson, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee for the opportunity to come before you today to provide an update on the state of rural America, and the work the U.S. Depa  more

House Armed Services Committee Issues Testimony From Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment LaPlante
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Armed Services Committee issued the following testimony by William LaPlante, under secretary of Defense for acquisition and sustainment, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Outpacing China: Expediting the Fielding of Innovation": * * * Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Smith, and distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you regarding the Department of Defense's (DoD's) efforts to outpace the People's Repu  more

House Armed Services Committee Issues Testimony From Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering Shyu
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Armed Services Committee issued the following testimony by Heidi Shyu, under secretary of Defense for research and engineering, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Outpacing China: Expediting the Fielding of Innovation": * * * Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Smith, and House Armed Services committee members, thank you for the invitation to provide testimony for this Committee hearing on Outpacing China: Expediting Innovation to the Warfighter. I'm h  more

House Armed Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations & Environment Owens
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness issued the following testimony by Brendan Owens, assistant secretary of Defense for energy, installations and environment, involving a hearing on Feb. 7, 2024, entitled "Readiness Subcommittee: State of DOD Housing and Aging Infrastructure": * * * Chairman Waltz, Ranking Member Garamendi, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the current state of the Department's infrastr  more

House Armed Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations & Environment Chaudhary
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness issued the following testimony by Ravi Chaudhary, assistant secretary of the Air Force for energy, installations and environment, involving a hearing on Feb. 7, 2024, entitled "Readiness Subcommittee: State of DOD Housing and Aging Infrastructure": * * * Chairman Waltz, Ranking Member Garamendi, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss the Department of the Air Force's (DAF)  more

House Armed Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Assistant Secretary of the Army for Energy, Installations & Environment Jacobson
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness issued the following testimony by Rachel Jacobson, assistant secretary of the Army for energy, installations and environment, involving a hearing on Feb. 7, 2024, entitled "Readiness Subcommittee: State of DOD Housing and Aging Infrastructure": * * * I want to thank Chairman Waltz, Ranking Member Garamendi, and the distinguished members of the Subcommittee on Readiness of the House Armed Services Committee for inviting m  more

House Armed Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations & Environment Berger
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness issued the following testimony by Meredith Berger, assistant secretary of the Navy for energy, installations and environment, involving a hearing on Feb. 7, 2024, entitled "Readiness Subcommittee: State of DOD Housing and Aging Infrastructure": * * * Chairman Waltz, Ranking Member Garamendi, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the Department of the Navy's (DON) Housing   more

House Budget Committee Issues Testimony From CBO Director Swagel
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The House Budget Committee issued the following written testimony by Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip L. Swagel involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "The Congressional Budget Office's Budget and Economic Outlook": * * * Chairman Arrington, Ranking Member Boyle, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify about the Congressional Budget Office's most recent analysis of the outlook for the budget and the economy. My statement sum  more

House Education & Workforce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Groom Law Group Principal Roberts
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions issued the following written testimony by Thomas Roberts, a principal with Groom Law Group, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Protecting American Savers and Retirees from DOL's Regulatory Overreach." DOL is the Labor Department. * * * Good morning. I would like to thank Chairman Good and Ranking Member DeSaulnier for inviting me to testify today and all of the membe  more

House Education & Workforce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Insured Retirement Institute Chief Legal & Regulatory Affairs Officer Berkowitz
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions issued the following testimony by Iowa Jason Berkowitz, chief legal and regulatory affairs officer of the Insured Retirement Institute, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Protecting American Savers and Retirees from DOL's Regulatory Overreach." DOL is the Labor Department. * * * Chairman Good and Ranking Member DeSaulnier, Chairwoman Foxx, and Ranking Member Scott an  more

House Education & Workforce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Iowa Insurance Commissioner Ommen
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions issued the following written testimony by Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Protecting American Savers and Retirees from DOL's Regulatory Overreach." DOL is the Labor Department. * * * Good morning. I would like to thank Chairman Good and Ranking Member DeSaulnier for inviting me to testify today and all of the members of the S  more

House Education & Workforce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following testimony by Michelle DeLaune, president and CEO of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, involving a hearing on Feb. 6, 2024, entitled "Protecting Missing and Exploited Children": * * * Chairman Bean, Ranking Member Bonamici, and Members of the Subcommittee, I am honored to be here on behalf of The National Center for Missing a  more

House Education & Workforce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Public Investors Advocate Bar Association President Peiffer
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions issued the following testimony by Joseph C. Peiffer, president of the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Protecting American Savers and Retirees from DOL's Regulatory Overreach." DOL is the Labor Department. * * * Thank you for allowing me to testify on the Department of Labor Retirement Security Rule. I have first-hand, re  more

House Education & Workforce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Wage & Hour Division Administrator Looman
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections issued the following testimony by Jessica Looman, administrator of the Wage and Hour Division at the Labor Department, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Wage and Hour Division": * * * Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Adams, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today about the important work of the Wage a  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Alliance for Securing Democracy Senior Fellow Gorman
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Lindsay Gorman, a senior fellow for emerging technologies at the German Marshall Fund Alliance for Securing Democracy, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Securing Communications Networks from Foreign Adversaries": * * * Chairman Latta, Ranking Member Matsui, Chair McMorris Rodgers, Ranking Member Pallone, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you fo  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From American Forest & Paper Association VP Noe
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following written testimony by Paul Noe, vice president of public policy at the American Forest and Paper Association, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Safeguarding American Prosperity and People's Livelihoods: Legislation to Modernize Air Quality Standards": * * * Chairs Rodgers and Carter, Ranking Members Pallone and Tonko, and distinguished members  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Arizona Corporation Commissioner Nick Myers
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security issued the following by Arizona Corporation Commissioner Nick Myers involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "Powered Up: State Utility Regulators on Challenges to Reliable, Affordable Electricity": * * * Chairman Duncan, Ranking Member DeGette, and members of the subcommittee: Good morning and thank you for this opportunity to testify before the subcommittee today as it examines the   more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Center for Strategic & International Studies Senior VP Lewis
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by James Andrew Lewis, senior vice president of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Securing Communications Networks from Foreign Adversaries": * * * Chairman Latta, Ranking Member Matsui, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, thank you for inviting me to partic  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Colorado Energy Office Policy Senior Director Hay
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security issued the following written testimony by Keith Hay, senior director of policy for the Colorado Energy Office, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "Powered Up: State Utility Regulators on Challenges to Reliable, Affordable Electricity": * * * Good morning Chair Duncan, Ranking member DeGette, and members of the Committee. I am Keith Hay, Senior Director of Policy for the Colorado   more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Foundation for Defense of Democracies Senior Director Singleton
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Craig Singleton, China Program senior director and senior fellow at the Foundation of Defense of Democracies, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Securing Communications Networks from Foreign Adversaries": * * * Chairman Latta, Ranking Member Matsui, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to address you today about  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Georgia Environmental Protection Division Deputy Director Eunice
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following testimony by John Eunice, deputy director of Georgia Environmental Protection Division, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Safeguarding American Prosperity and People's Livelihoods: Legislation to Modernize Air Quality Standards": * * * Good morning Chairman Carter, Ranking Member Tonko and Members of the Subcommittee. My name is John Eunice   more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Georgia Public Service Commissioner Pridemore
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security issued the following testimony by Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tricia Pridemore involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "Powered Up: State Utility Regulators on Challenges to Reliable, Affordable Electricity": * * * Thank you for the invitation to speak with you today. I appreciate the kindness extended by Chairman Jeff Duncan and the other members of the Subcommittee on Energy  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Chairman Huston
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security issued the following written testimony by Jim Huston, chairman of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "Powered Up: State Utility Regulators on Challenges to Reliable, Affordable Electricity": * * * Good morning Chairman Duncan, Ranking Member DeGette, and Members of the Subcommittee, including Congressmen Bucshon and Pence from the great   more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From National Association of Manufacturers Managing VP Netram
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following testimony by Chris Netram, managing vice president of policy at the National Association of Manufacturers, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Safeguarding American Prosperity and People's Livelihoods: Legislation to Modernize Air Quality Standards": * * * Good morning, Chairman Carter, Ranking Member Tonko and members of the Subcommittee. My n  more

House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Amicucci Associates Managing Partner
NEW CITY, New York, March 2 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance issued the following written testimony by Ralph Amicucci, managing partner of Amicucci Associates, at a field hearing on Feb. 22, 2024, entitled "Restoring Prosperity in American Communities: Examining the Failures of Status Quo Housing Policy": * * * Chairman Davidson, Ranking Member Cleaver, and members of the Committee: thank you for inviting me to testify at this important hearing. My name is  more

House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Atlantic Council Senior Fellow House
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion issued the following testimony by Carole House, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Crypto Crime in Context Part II: Examining Approaches to Combat Illicit Activity": * * * Thank you Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Lynch, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, for holding this hearing and the honor of the invitation to  more

House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Circle Senior Director Hill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion issued the following written testimony by Caroline Hill, senior director of global policy and regulatory strategy at Circle, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Crypto Crime in Context Part II: Examining Approaches to Combat Illicit Activity": * * * Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Lynch, and Members of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Incl  more

House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Coinbase Director Rabenn
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion issued the following testimony by Grant Rabenn, director of the Financial Crimes Legal Team at Coinbase, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Crypto Crime in Context Part II: Examining Approaches to Combat Illicit Activity": * * * Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Lynch, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for this opportunity to testify on the important role of   more

House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Acting Director Mosier
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion issued the following testimony by Michael Mosier, acting director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Crypto Crime in Context Part II: Examining Approaches to Combat Illicit Activity": * * * Thank you for allowing me to speak on topics to which I have dedicated nearly all my career: countering exploitation and supporting  more

House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Fellow Ketcham
NEW CITY, New York, March 2 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance issued the following testimony by John Ketcham, a fellow and director of cities at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, at a field hearing on Feb. 22, 2024, entitled "Restoring Prosperity in American Communities: Examining the Failures of Status Quo Housing Policy": * * * Chairman Davidson and honorable members of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, thank you for the opportunity to   more

House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Mobilization for Justice Managing Attorney Goodridge
NEW CITY, New York, March 2 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance issued the following testimony by Leah Goodridge, managing attorney for housing policy at Mobilization for Justice, at a field hearing on Feb. 22, 2024, entitled "Restoring Prosperity in American Communities: Examining the Failures of Status Quo Housing Policy": * * * Chairman Davidson and Honorable members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify this morning. My name is Leah G  more

House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Orangetown Supervisor Kenny
NEW CITY, New York, March 2 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance issued the following testimony by Orangetown Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny at a field hearing on Feb. 22, 2024, entitled "Restoring Prosperity in American Communities: Examining the Failures of Status Quo Housing Policy": * * * Thank you for inviting me here today to offer some remarks on the housing crisis in New York--something that is happening in communities throughout the United States in one de  more

House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From TRM Labs Global Head of Policy Redbord
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion issued the following written testimony by Ari Redbord, global head of policy at TRM Labs, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Crypto Crime in Context Part II: Examining Approaches to Combat Illicit Activity": * * * Thank you Chairman McHenry, Ranking Member Waters, Subcommittee Chair Hill, Ranking Member Lynch and Members of the Committee for holding this hearing a  more

House Foreign Affairs Committee Issues Testimony From Undersecretary of State for Arms Control & International Security Jenkins
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Bonnie Jenkins, undersecretary of State for arms control and international security, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "AUKUS Implementation and Challenges to International Security and Arms Control in the 21st Century." AUKUS is the Australia-U.K.-U.S. trilateral security partnership. * * * Good morning, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Meeks, and members of the committee. I appreciate the o  more

House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Pollack
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia issued the following testimony by Kenneth M. Pollack, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "Iran's Proxy in Yemen: The Houthi Threat to Middle East Stability, Global Shipping and U.S. Servicemembers": * * * Mr. Chairman, Representative Connolly, and distinguished Members, I am honored to be able to appear before you to disc  more

House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Center for Strategic & International Studies Middle East Program Director Alterman
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia issued the following written testimony by Jon B. Alterman, director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "Iran's Proxy in Yemen: The Houthi Threat to Middle East Stability, Global Shipping, and U.S. Servicemembers": * * * Chairman Wilson, Ranking Member Connolly, distinguished members of the subc  more

House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow Obadare
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa issued the following testimony by Ebenezer Obadare, a senior fellow for Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "The Future of Freedom in Nigeria": * * * Chairman James, Ranking Member Jacobs, and members of the Subcommittee, I am grateful for the privilege of testifying before you on the subject of "The Future of Freedom in Nigeria." Judging by mainstream and soc  more

House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Ex-Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East Ledeen
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia issued the following written testimony by Simone A. Ledeen, ex-deputy assistant secretary of Defense for the Middle East, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "Iran's Proxy in Yemen: The Houthi Threat to Middle East Stability, Global Shipping, and U.S. Servicemembers": * * * I. Introduction Chairman Wilson, Ranking Member Connolly, and distinguished members of the Subcommitte  more

House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Ex-Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Khalilzad
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Zalmay Khalilzad, ex-special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Behind the Scenes: How the Biden Administration Failed to Enforce the Doha Agreement": * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, and distinguished members of the Committee. I welcome the opportunity to talk with you today about America's strategy in Afghanistan during my serv  more

House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Makurdi Diocese Bishop Anagbe
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa issued the following testimony by Chikpa Wilfred Anagbe, bishop of the Diocese of Makurdi, Nigeria, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "The Future of Freedom in Nigeria": * * * Honorable John James, Members of the Subcommittee and Distinguished guests... I am honored to be invited to give testimony about the situation of persecuted Christians in Nigeria. I am grateful for your willingness to hear about these e  more

House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Commissioner Wolf
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa issued the following testimony by Frank Wolf, commissioner of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "The Future of Freedom in Nigeria": * * * Good morning, distinguished members of the Committee. Thank you for inviting me to speak on behalf of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, or USCIRF, where I currently serve as a commissione  more

House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Wilson Center Africa Program Director Onubogu
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa issued the following testimony by Oge Onubogu, director of the Africa Program at the Wilson Center, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "The Future of Freedom in Nigeria": * * * Chairman James, Ranking Member Jacobs, distinguished Committee members, I very much appreciate this opportunity to discuss the Future of Freedom in Nigeria and U.S policy towards Nigeria. I serve as Director of the Africa Program at the  more

House Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Axiom Space Chief Government & External Relations Officer Dittmar
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics issued the following written testimony by Mary Lynne Dittmar, chief government and external relations officer at Axiom Space, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "ISS and Beyond: The Present and Future of American Low-Earth Orbit Activities." ISS is the International Space Station. * * * Good morning, Chairman Lucas, Ranking Member Lofgren, Chairman Babin, and Ranking Member Sorensen  more

House Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From NSF Special Assistant to Director for Artificial Intelligence DeBlanc-Knowles
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology issued the following testimony by Tess DeBlanc-Knowles, special assistant to the director for artificial intelligence at the National Science Foundation, involving a joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Energy on Feb. 6, 2024, entitled "Federal Science Agencies and the Promise of AI in Driving Scientific Discoveries": * * * Chairman Collins, Chairman Williams, Ranking Member Stevens, Rankin  more

House Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Voyager Space Holdings CEO Taylor
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics issued the following testimony by Dylan Taylor, chairman and CEO of Voyager Space Holdings, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "ISS and Beyond: The Present and Future of American Low-Earth Orbit Activities." ISS is the International Space Station. * * * Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Sorensen, and distinguished members of the Committee: thank you for inviting me to share my perspect  more

House Science, Space & Technology Committee Issues Testimony From NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research Lauer
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued the following testimony by Michael S. Lauer, deputy director for extramural research at the National Institutes of Health, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Examining Federal Science Agency Actions to Secure the U.S. Science and Technology Enterprise": * * * Chair Lucas, Ranking Member Lofgren, and distinguished members of the committee, I appreciate the opportunity appear before you to testify on the  more

House Science, Space & Technology Committee Issues Testimony From NSF Chief of Research Security Keiser
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued the following testimony by Rebecca Keiser, chief of research security, strategy and policy at the National Science Foundation, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Examining Federal Science Agency Actions to Secure the U.S. Science and Technology Enterprise": * * * Chairman Lucas, Ranking Member Lofgren, and Members of the Committee, my name is Dr. Rebecca Keiser, and I am the Chief Officer for Research   more

House Science, Space & Technology Committee Issues Testimony From Office of Science & Technology Policy Director Prabhakar
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued the following testimony by Arati Prabhakar, director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Examining Federal Science Agency Actions to Secure the U.S. Science and Technology Enterprise": * * * I would like to thank Chairman Lucas, Ranking Member Lofgren, and the members of this committee for the invitation to address the subject of research security. Before  more

House Science, Space & Technology Committee Issues Testimony From Under Secretary of Energy for Science & Innovation Richmond
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued the following testimony by Geri Richmond, under secretary of Energy for science and innovation, involving a hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, entitled "Examining Federal Science Agency Actions to Secure the U.S. Science and Technology Enterprise": * * * Chairman Lucas, Ranking Member Lofgren, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for this opportunity to provide an update on the Department of Energy's (DOE o  more

House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee Issues Testimony From NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bowersox
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics issued the following testimony by Kenneth Bowersox, associate administrator for space operations at NASA, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "ISS and Beyond: The Present and Future of American Low-Earth Orbit Activities." ISS is the International Space Station. * * * Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Sorensen, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity  more

House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee Issues Testimony From University of Florida Distinguished Professor
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics issued the following testimony by Robert J. Ferl, distinguished professor and assistant vice president for research at the University of Florida, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "ISS and Beyond: The Present and Future of American Low-Earth Orbit Activities." ISS is the International Space Station. * * * Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Sorensen, and distinguished members of the Sub  more

Senate Environment & Public Works Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Flagstaff Mayor Daggett
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, March 2 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure issued the following testimony by Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett at a field hearing on Feb. 15, 2024 entitled "Perspectives on Army Corps of Engineers Projects in Small, Rural and Underserved Communities": * * * Chairman Kelly, first and foremost, welcome back to Flagstaff. We are proud to host you here at Flagstaff City Hall once again. We appreciate your service on the Sena  more

Senate Environment & Public Works Subcommittee Issues Testimony From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Commander Baker
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, March 2 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure issued the following testimony by Col. Andrew Baker, commander of the Los Angeles District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, at a field hearing on Feb. 15, 2024 entitled "Perspectives on Army Corps of Engineers Projects in Small, Rural and Underserved Communities": * * * Chairman Kelly, Ranking Member Cramer, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, I am honored to   more

Senate Health Committee Issues Testimony From Initiative for Medicines, Access & Knowledge CEO Amin
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Tahir Amin, CEO of the Initiative for Medicines, Access and Knowledge, involving a hearing on Feb. 8, 2024, entitled "Why Does the United States Pay, by Far, the Highest Prices in the World for Prescription Drugs? * * * Chairman Sanders, Ranking Member Cassidy, and Members of the Committee. It is my honour to be invited here to share with you a root cause of why the U.S pays, by   more

Senate Health Committee Issues Testimony From Johnson & Johnson CEO Duato
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Johnson and Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato involving a hearing on Feb. 8, 2024, entitled "Why Does the United States Pay, by Far, the Highest Prices in the World for Prescription Drugs? * * * Chairman Sanders, Ranking Member Cassidy, and Senators of the Committee, I am the Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson and the Chairman of the Board of Directors, positions I assumed in J  more

Senate Health Committee Issues Testimony From Mann School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Chair Lakdawalla
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following written testimony by Darius N. Lakdawalla, chair in pharmaceutical development and regulatory innovation at Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, involving a hearing on Feb. 8, 2024, entitled "Why Does the United States Pay, by Far, the Highest Prices in the World for Prescription Drugs? * * * Key Points: * The challenge for public policy is to sustain the pace of medical inno  more

Senate Health Committee Issues Testimony From Merck CEO Davis
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Robert M. Davis, chairman and CEO of Merck and Co. Inc., involving a hearing on Feb. 8, 2024, entitled "Why Does the United States Pay, by Far, the Highest Prices in the World for Prescription Drugs? * * * Chairman Sanders, Ranking Member Cassidy, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to be here with you today. As the CEO of Merck, I am here to share the st  more

Senate Health Committee Issues Testimony From Public Citizen Access to Medicines Director Maybarduk
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following written testimony by Peter Maybarduk, access to medicines director of Public Citizen, involving a hearing on Feb. 8, 2024, entitled "Why Does the United States Pay, by Far, the Highest Prices in the World for Prescription Drugs? * * * Chairman Sanders, Ranking Member Cassidy and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the high prices Americans pay for presc  more

Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee Issues Testimony From Bristol Myers Squibb
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Bristol Myers Squibb CEO Chris Boerner involving a hearing on Feb. 8, 2024, entitled "Why Does the United States Pay, by Far, the Highest Prices in the World for Prescription Drugs? * * * Chairman Sanders, Ranking Member Cassidy, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on behalf of Bristol Myers Squibb ("BMS"). I appreciate the chance to speak  more