FEDERALhearing transcript

House Science Committee Members' Day Hearing Summary

Original title: MEMBERS' DAY HEARING: HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal platform for members of Congress to influence the committee's legislative agenda by presenting specific policy goals and bills for consideration.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Members of Congress

Members have the opportunity to present their legislative priorities and bills to the committee for potential inclusion in the legislative agenda.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a 'Members' Day' hearing on September 29, 2021, to allow members of Congress to present their legislative priorities and policy interests within the committee's . The meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on September 29, 2021, at 9:59 a.m.
The meeting was held virtually via Zoom pursuant to House Resolution 8.
The purpose of the hearing was to allow members of Congress to discuss proposed legislation and priorities under the committee's jurisdiction.
Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Ranking Member Frank Lucas provided opening statements.
Representatives Melanie A. Stansbury and Ed Case provided oral and written testimony.
Written statements were submitted for the record by Representatives Bill Posey and Anna G. Eshoo.
Members were required to keep video feeds on and microphones muted unless speaking.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal platform for members of Congress to influence the committee's legislative agenda by presenting specific policy goals and bills for consideration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'Members' Day' hearing?

It is a hearing where members of Congress, including those not on the specific committee, are invited to present their legislative priorities and policy interests to the committee.

Was this meeting held in person?

No, the meeting was held virtually via Zoom.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Virtual Committee Operations

The committee utilized House Resolution 8 to conduct official business entirely via virtual platforms, reflecting a shift in congressional operations during the 117th Congress.

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Connected Entities

personMelanie A. Stansbury“Witness and member of the Committee”Map →

personEd Case“Witness and member of the U.S. House of Representatives”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Science, Space, and Technology“The committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personEddie Bernice Johnson“Chairwoman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology”Map →

personFrank Lucas“Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology”Map →

Sources

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