This Week on the Hill
Secretary of Energy Steven Chu will be testifying before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Secretary Chu was invited to address the Committee on the research, development and technology priorities necessary to meet medium and long-term efforts to reduce carbon and greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Wednesday, January 20
The House Science and Technology Committee will hold a hearing on “America COMPETES: Big Picture Perspectives on the Need for Innovation, Investments in R&D and a Commitment to STEM Education,” at 10:00 am in Room 2318 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing will discuss the America COMPETES Act of 2007, which encourages people to study and teach mathematics and science, along with supporting research into emerging technologies and increasing funds for federal science-based organizations.
Thursday, January 21
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will conduct a hearing on the Department of Energy climate priorities at 10:00 am in Room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
For further information about this topic, please contact Akin Gump.
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