111^th Committee Rules and Oversight Plan

On January 28, 2009 Committee held an organizational meeting. Members unanimously passed the Committee’s Rules and the Subcommittee Democratic and Republican slates, which include Chair, Ranking Members, and Subcommittee assignments. In addition, Committee Members approved the Oversight Plan.

Committee Agenda for the 111^th Congress

During the 110^th Congress, the House Science and Technology Committee passed 82 bills in the House – 37 resolutions passed, 27 bills were enacted into law, and 18 additional bills passed the House. In order to spearhead as many science and technology priorities and issues, the Committee has set an aggressive agenda for the 111^th Congress.

The Role of Science in the Recovery Package

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009 relies on science and technology to both help the economy immediately and strengthen American competitiveness over the long-term by creating high-quality jobs, improving access to clean, affordable energy, and fostering innovation.

President-Elect Obama Radio Address on the Role of Science

Click here to listen to President-Elect Obama's latest weekly radio address where he introduces the new members of his science and technology team, and discusses the importance of science and innovation to the future of our country. - 12/21/08

Revolutionizing Energy Technology Development

The solution to the current energy crisis will come from American innovation; however, the current approach to energy research hasn’t resulted in the breakthroughs we need. The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy or ARPA-E will revolutionize how our country develops new energy technologies. Read more »

Background on ARPA-E »

President Signs Committee's Landmark Innovation Legislation

White House photo. Behind the President, from L-R: Dr. John Marburger; Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Rep. Bart Gordon (D-TN) and Sen. Pete Domenici (R-NM).

(Washington, DC) On August 9, 2007, President Bush signed into law H.R. 2272, the America COMPETES Act. On August 2, Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate the passed groundbreaking legislation aimed at ensuring the United States’ strong footing as a global economic leader and retaining our “brainpower advantage.”

Click image to hear Chairman Gordon speak on House floor.

H.R. 2272, the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science Act (COMPETES), makes improvements to math and science education and strengthens the nation’s commitment to scientific research. Read more»

Chairman Gordon's biography »

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