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RESTARTING AMERICAN RESEARCH
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On Thursday, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (SST) Ranking Member Frank Lucas (OK-3) and Subcommittee on Research and Technology Ranking Member Mike Waltz (FL-6) sent a joint letter to White House Office of Science and Technology (OSTP) Director Eric Lander requesting information on OSTP’s role in President Biden’s review of the COVID-19 origins and the OSTP’s plans for reviewin
(Washington, DC)—Today, the House passed the following bipartisan Science Committee bills:
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H.R. 144, the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act
Summary
This bill authorizes the National Science Foundation to establish a two-year pilot program to award grants to highly qualified early-career investigators to carry out an independent research program at the institution of higher education chosen by such investigator, to last for a period not greater than two years.
Opening Statements:
Investigations and Oversight Ranking Member Jay Obernolte
As prepared for delivery
Ranking Member Obernolte's Opening Statement as prepared for delivery is as follows:
"Thank you, Chairman Foster, for holding today’s important and timely hearing. I would also like to thank our expert witnesses for their participation today.