WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a June 5, 2025, joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Energy and the Subcommittee on Research and Technology entitled "Pursuing the Golden Age of Innovation: Strategic Priorities in Biotechnology":

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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I look forward to today's discussion on this transformative field.