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Chairman Smith: “When it comes to STEM fields - science, technology, engineering and math - American universities set the standard. Our STEM graduates create the innovations and new businesses that fuel our economic growth and create jobs.
Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives today voted on the STEM Jobs Act (H.R.
Washington, D.C. - Leading up to the House of Representatives’ floor vote on the STEM Jobs Act (H.R. 6429), support for the legislation among national associations, U.S.
Washington, D.C. - A group of House Republican Chairmen today expressed concern about reports that the Obama administration is considering the release of Omar Abdel-Rahman, also known as the “blind sheikh,” to the custody of Egypt for humanitarian and health reasons.
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to today’s release of the Justice Department Inspector General’s report on Operation Fast and Furious.
Washington, D.C. - A broad coalition of over 100 national associations, U.S. employers, and state and local associations today asked for bipartisan passage of the STEM Jobs Act (H.R. 6429). This bill, sponsored by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas), helps boost job creation and spurs economic growth by allowing the U.S.
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and nearly 50 Members of Congress today introduced bipartisan legislation to help the United States boost job creation, grow our economy, and remain globally competitive by increasing green cards for talented foreign graduates of American universities with advanced degrees in science, technology, engine
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Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives today passed a bill to reauthorize E-Verify for three years. This successful, web-based program quickly identifies illegal immigrants working in the U.S. and protects jobs for legal workers. The bill, S.
Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives today voted to reauthorize an important national security law that allows intelligence officials to more quickly and effectively monitor the communications of foreign terrorists and spies operating overseas. H.R. 5949 extends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years. The bill passed by a vote of 301-118.