House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, 114th Congress (2015–2016): Members & Record

Members, 114th Congress 42

Everyone who held a seat in the 114th Congress, leaders first, with the day they joined or left when it was not with the rest.

Seat	Member	Role
R-TX	Lamar Smith	Chair
D-TX	Eddie Bernice Johnson	Ranking Member
D-FL	Alan Grayson
D-CA	Ami Bera
R-VA	Barbara Comstock
R-GA	Barry Loudermilk
D-IL	Bill FosterJoined Feb 25, 2015
R-OH	Bill JohnsonLeft Feb 4, 2016
R-FL	Bill Posey
R-TX	Brian Babin
R-AR	Bruce Westerman
R-WA	Dan NewhouseLeft Sep 25, 2015
R-CA	Dana Rohrabacher
D-IL	Daniel Lipinski
R-IL	Darin LaHoodJoined Sep 25, 2015
D-VA	Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
D-MD	Donna F. Edwards
D-CO	Ed PerlmutterJoined Feb 3, 2015
D-CT	Elizabeth H. Esty
D-CA	Eric Swalwell
R-WI	F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
R-OK	Frank D. Lucas
D-FL	Frederica S. WilsonLeft Mar 4, 2015
R-AL	Gary J. Palmer
R-OK	Jim Bridenstine
R-MI	John R. Moolenaar
D-MA	Katherine M. Clark
D-TX	Marc A. Veasey
D-CA	Mark TakanoJoined Feb 25, 2015
R-TX	Michael T. McCaul
R-AL	Mo Brooks
D-NY	Paul TonkoJoined Feb 3, 2015
R-LA	Ralph Lee AbrahamJoined Jun 10, 2015
R-IL	Randy Hultgren
R-TX	Randy K. Weber, Sr.
R-TX	Randy Neugebauer
R-CA	Stephen Knight
R-MS	Steven M. PalazzoLeft Jun 10, 2015
D-OR	Suzanne Bonamici
R-KY	Thomas Massie
R-OH	Warren DavidsonJoined Jun 14, 2016
D-CA	Zoe Lofgren

Subcommittees, 114th Congress 7

Under the names they had then. Each has its own record.

Record

Bills, meetings, hearings, reports and more, newest first. In the 114th Congress.

Newest activity first. In the 114th Congress.

Bill	Title	Referral	Date
HR 6531	National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016	Referred To	Dec 20, 2016
HR 4783	Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016	Discharged From	Dec 16, 2016
HR 6452	Ensuring Access to Pacific Fisheries Act	Discharged From	Dec 8, 2016
HR 6490	American Innovation and Competitiveness Act	Referred To	Dec 8, 2016
S 2058	An act to require the Secretary of Commerce to study the coverage gaps of the Next Generation Weather Radar of the National Weather Service and to develop a plan for improving radar coverage and hazardous weather detection and forecasting.	Referred To	Dec 2, 2016
HR 6424	NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2016	Referred To	Dec 2, 2016
HR 6381	DHS Reform and Improvement Act	Referred To	Nov 18, 2016
HR 6331	Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2016	Referred To	Nov 16, 2016

Hearings, markups and business meetings, newest first. In the 114th Congress.

Kind	Subject	Status	Date
Hearing	Affirming Congress’ Constitutional Oversight Responsibilities: Subpoena Authority and Recourse for Failure to Comply with Lawfully Issued SubpoenasRayburn House Office Building 231818 documents 4 witnesses Prof. Jonathan Turley, J.B. & Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law, The George Washington University Law School Prof. Ronald Rotunda, Doy and Dee Henley Chair and Distinguished Professor of Jurisprudence, Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law Prof. Elizabeth Price Foley, Professor of Law, Florida International University College of Law Prof. Charles Tiefer, Professor of Law, University of Baltimore; Former Acting General Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives	Scheduled	Sep 14, 2016

Hearing	Protecting the 2016 Elections from Cyber and Voting Machine AttacksRayburn House Office Building 231819 documents 4 witnesses Dr. Charles Romine, Director, Information Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology The Honorable Tom Schedler, Secretary of State, State of Louisiana Mr. David Becker, Executive Director, The Center for Election Innovation & Research Dr. Dan Wallach, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Rice Scholar, Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University	Scheduled	Sep 13, 2016

Markup	H.R. ____, the “Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Modernization Act of 2016”Rayburn House Office Building 23189 documents	Scheduled	May 24, 2016

Hearing	An Overview of the Budget Proposal for the Department of Energy for Fiscal Year 2017Rayburn House Office Building 23189 documents 1 witness The Honorable Ernest Moniz, Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy	Scheduled	Mar 22, 2016

Hearing	Midnight Regulations: Examining Executive Branch OverreachRayburn House Office Building 231812 documents 2 witnesses Ms. Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council Mr. Jerry Bosworth, President, Bosworth Air Conditioning	Scheduled	Feb 10, 2016

Hearing	Paris Climate Promise: A Bad Deal for AmericaRayburn House Office Building 231818 documents 4 witnesses Mr. Stephen Eule, Vice President for Climate and Technology, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Dr. John Christy, Professor of Atmospheric Science and Director of the Earth System Science Center, University of Alabama in Huntsville Dr. Andrew Steer, President and CEO, World Resources Institute Mr. Steven Groves, The Bernard and Barbara Lomas Senior Research Fellow, Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, The Heritage Foundation	Scheduled	Feb 2, 2016

Markup	H.R. 4084, the “Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act”Rayburn House Office Building 232111 documents	Scheduled	Jan 12, 2016

Meeting	Live from the International Space StationRayburn House Office Building 23183 documents	Scheduled	Dec 2, 2015

The published transcripts, newest first, from GovInfo. In the 114th Congress.

Hearing	Title	Held
Serial No. 114-96	Academic Research Regulatory Relief: a Review of New Recommendations94 pagesOn H.R. 5583, S. 2742 4 witnesses Dr. Larry R. Faulkner, President Emeritus, The University of Texas at Austin Mr. John Neumann, Director, Natural Resources and Environment Team, Government Accountability Office Mr. Jim Luther, Associate Vice President for Finance & Compliance Officer, Duke University Dr. Angel Cabrera, President, George Mason University	Sep 29, 2016
Serial No. 114-95	Are We Losing the Space Race to China?126 pages 4 witnesses The Hon. Dennis C. Shea, Chairman, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Mr. Mark Stokes, Executive Director, Project 2049 Institute Mr. Dean Cheng, Senior Research Fellow, Asian Studies Center, Heritage Foundation Dr. James Lewis, Senior Vice President and Director, Strategic Technologies Program, Center for Strategic & International Studies	Sep 27, 2016
Serial No. 114-94	Examining Misconduct and Intimidation of Scientists by Senior DOE Officials182 pagesOn H.R. 35, H.R. 5544 2 witnesses Dr. Sharlene Weatherwax, Associate Director, Biological and Environmental Research, U.S. Department of Energy Dr. Noelle Metting, Radiation Biologist, U.S. Department of Energy	Sep 21, 2016
Serial No. 114-93	A Solution in Search of a Problem:. Epa's Methane Regulations540 pages 4 witnesses Mr. Erik Milito, Director, Upstream and Industry Operations, American Petroleum Institute Dr. Bernard Weinstein, Professor, Associate Director, Maguire Energy Institute, Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University Mr. Elgie Holstein, Senior Director for Strategic Planning, Environmental Defense Fund Mr. Anthony J. Ventello, Executive Director, Progress Authority	Sep 15, 2016
Serial No. 114-92	Affirming Congress' Constitutional Oversight Responsibilities: Subpoena Authority and Recourse for Failure to Comply with Lawfully Issued Subpoenas888 pages 4 witnesses Mr. Jonathan Turley, J.B. & Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law, The George Washington University Law School Mr. Ronald D. Rotunda, Doy and Dee Henley Chair and Distinguished Professor of Jurisprudence, Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law Mr. Charles Tiefer, Professor of Law, University of Baltimore; Former Acting General Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives Ms. Elizabeth Price Foley, Professor of Law, Florida International University College of Law	Sep 14, 2016
Serial No. 114-91	Protecting the 2016 Elections from Cyber and Voting Machine Attacks127 pages 4 witnesses Dr. Charles H. Romine, Director, Information Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology Hon. Tom Schedler, Secretary of State, State of Louisiana Mr. David Becker, Executive Director, The Center for Election Innovation & Research Dr. Dan S. Wallach, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Rice Scholar, Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University	Sep 13, 2016
Serial No. 114-90	Eastern Mediterranean Energy: Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Regional Priorities51 pages 2 witnesses Mr. Amos J. Hochstein, Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs, Bureau of Energy Resources, U.S. Department of State The Honorable Jonathan Elkind, Assistant Secretary for International Affairs, U.S. Department of Energy	Sep 8, 2016
Serial No. 114-89	Commercial Remote Sensing: Facilitating Innovation and Leadership141 pages 5 witnesses Mr. Kevin O'Connell, President and CEO, Innovative Analytics and Training LLC; Former Chair, Federal Advisory Committee on Commercial Remote Sensing (ACCRES) Mr. Kevin Pomfret, Executive Director, Centre for Spatial Law and Policy Ms. Michele R. Weslander Quaid, President, Sunesis Nexus LLC Mr. Michael Dodge, Assistant Professor, Department of Space Studies, University of North Dakota Ms. Joanne Gabrynowicz, Professor Emerita, University of Mississippi School of Law	Sep 7, 2016

The committee's written reports, most on a bill it sent to the floor. In the 114th Congress.

Report	Title	Issued
H. Rept. 114-884	REPORT OF ACTIVITIES of the COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES together with MINORITY VIEWS for the ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH CONGRESS	Dec 21, 2016
H. Rept. 114-797	Office of Space Commerce ActOn H.R. 2263	Sep 28, 2016
H. Rept. 114-796	Commercial Remote Sensing Act of 2015On H.R. 2261	Sep 28, 2016
H. Rept. 114-681	Electricity Storage Innovation ActOn H.R. 5640	Jul 11, 2016
H. Rept. 114-680	Solar Fuels Innovation ActOn H.R. 5638	Jul 11, 2016
H. Rept. 114-679	National Institute of Standards and Technology Campus Security ActOn H.R. 5636	Jul 11, 2016
H. Rept. 114-620	Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Modernization Act of 2016On H.R. 5312	Jun 13, 2016
H. Rept. 114-619	NSF Major Research Facility Reform Act of 2016On H.R. 5049	Jun 13, 2016

Reports, rules and messages sent to Congress by agencies and the President, and petitions and memorials, referred to this committee. Newest first. In the 114th Congress.

Number	Communication	Referred
EC-8139	A letter from the Acting Deputy CFO, National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule - Schedule of Fees for Access to NOAA Environmental Data, Information, and Related Products and Services [Docket No.: 161107999-6999-01] (RIN: 0648-BG39) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Executive communication · National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration	Dec 30, 2016
EC-7505	A letter from the Assistant Administrator, Office of Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule - Revisions to Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (NASA Case 2015-N030) (RIN: 2700-AE29) received November 2, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Executive communication · Office of Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration	Nov 17, 2016
EC-7456	A letter from the Secretary, Department of Energy, transmitting the Department's report to Congress titled "Response to Findings and Recommendations of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee during Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015", pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 16156(d)(2); Public Law 109–58, section 807(d)(2); (119 Stat. 849); jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Science, Space, and Technology.Executive communication · Department of Energy	Nov 14, 2016
EC-7426	A letter from the Assistant Administrator for Procurement, Office of Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's interim rule - NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Revised Voucher Submission and Payment Process (NFS Case 2016-N025) (RIN: 2700-AE34) received October 6, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Executive communication · Office of Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration	Nov 14, 2016
EC-6644	A letter from the Assistant Administrator for Procurement, Office of Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule - NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Removal of Grant Handbook References (NFS Case 2016-N001) (RIN: 2700-AE27) received July 28, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Executive communication · Office of Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration	Sep 6, 2016
EC-6643	A letter from the Assistant Administrator for Procurement, Office of Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule - NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Clarification of Award Fee evaluations and payments (NFS Case 2016-N008) (RIN: 2700-AE31) received August 15, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Executive communication · National Aeronautics and Space Administration	Sep 6, 2016
EC-6263	A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, Human Exploration and Operations, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule - Space Flight [Docket No.: NASA-2015-0010] (RIN: 2700-AD98) received July 15, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Executive communication · National Aeronautics and Space Administration	Jul 21, 2016
EC-5873	A letter from the Assistant Administrator, Office of Procurement, National Aeronautical and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule - Removal of Outdated and Duplicative Guidance (2016-N010) (RIN: 2700-AE28) June 24, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Executive communication · National Aeronautical and Space Administration	Jul 1, 2016

Reference documents the committee published: studies, compilations of law, rules. In the 114th Congress.

Print	Title	Text
114th	Rules Governing Procedure of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology	PDF · Text

By Congress

The committee's record in each Congress on file. Choose one to see the page as it stood then: its members, subcommittees and record. A dash means the official source has nothing that early, not that the committee did nothing.

Congress	Members	Bills referred	Reported	Became law	Reports	Meetings	Printed hearings	Communications	Prints
119th2025–2026, sitting	44	392	5	0	5	22	8	5	1
118th2023–2024	45	318	32	6	33	38	46	16	0
117th2021–2022	43	304	24	4	25	27	73	13	2
116th2019–2020	41	314	33	9	26	35	83	13	2
115th2017–2018	43	232	24	12	25	33	75	24	2
114th2015–2016	42	186	21	11	21	30	96	50	1
113th2013–2014	43	151	13	5	14	15	96	—	1
112th2011–2012	41	164	7	6	10	0	110	—	2
111th2009–2010	44	205	25	3	24	—	108	—	3
110th2007–2008	50	257	37	7	37	—	109	—	2
109th2005–2006	46	176	22	9	22	—	66	—	1
108th2003–2004	50	158	24	13	23	—	69	—	0
107th2001–2002	52	131	15	11	16	—	1	—	0

Membership changes 11

Who joined, left or changed role after the committee was first filled in the 114th Congress, newest first, each with the official record.

Date	Member	Change	Record
Jun 14, 2016	Warren Davidson R-OH	Joined	H.Res. 781
Feb 4, 2016	Bill Johnson R-OH	Resigned from the committee	Congressional Record, H583
Sep 25, 2015	Dan Newhouse R-WA	Resigned from the committee	Congressional Record, H6256
Sep 25, 2015	Darin LaHood R-IL	Joined	H.Res. 442
Jun 10, 2015	Steven M. Palazzo R-MS	Resigned from the committee	Congressional Record, H4015
Jun 10, 2015	Ralph Lee Abraham R-LA	Joined	H.Res. 304
Mar 4, 2015	Frederica S. Wilson D-FL	Resigned from the committee	Congressional Record, H1603
Feb 25, 2015	Mark Takano D-CA	Joined	H.Res. 124
Feb 25, 2015	Bill Foster D-IL	Joined	H.Res. 124
Feb 3, 2015	Paul Tonko D-NY	Joined	H.Res. 77
Feb 3, 2015	Ed Perlmutter D-CO	Joined	H.Res. 77

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