WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Brian Babin, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Robots Made in America: Advancing U.S. Leadership in Manufacturing and Automation":

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Good morning. Thank you, Chairman Obernolte, for convening today's hearing. I also thank our witnesses for joining us to discuss the state of robotics research in the United States.