There are several Committees and subcommittees in the U.S. House of representatives and the U.S. Senate whose hearings adn presentations directly influence the budgets, priorities and activities of our nation's research laboratories. CO-LABS follows these committees to keep our network up-to-date on relevant directives, expectations and opportunities.
Announcements & Updates
April 3, 2021: Science Flash Update April 7 with Rep. Ed Perlmutter (free webinar)
March 5, 2021: Reps. Joe Neguse and Ed Perlmutter announce "Federal Labs Modernization Act"
Feb. 25, 2021; CO-LABS releases 117th Congress overview of Committees and Subcommittees relevant to federal research laboratories (PDF)
Feb. 19, 2021: Senator John Hickenlooper to Chair New Subcommittee on Science & Space
Feb. 19, 2021: Rep. Joe Neguse and Sen. Ron Wyden introduce bill to bolster wildfire prevention and preparedness
Feb. 17, 2021: Colorado Representative Joe Neguse elected to serve as Chair of the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Feb. 16, 2021: Joe Neguse and Congressman John Curtis launch the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus
Feb. 9, 2021: Senator Hickenlooper Meets With Interior Secretary Nominee Deb Haaland, Discusses Maintaining BLM Headquarters in Colorado.
Hearings &
Presentations
March 25, 2021 hearing: "Building Technologies Research for a Sustainable Future"
March 25, 2021 hearing: "The Administration’s Priorities for Transportation Infrastructure"
March 23, 2021 hearing: "Wood Innovation: Sustainable Forest Products to Reinvigorate Rural Economies"
March 24, 2021 hearing: "The CLEAN Future Act: Powering a Resilient and Prosperous America"
March 24, 2021 hearing: "Power Struggle: Examining the 2021 Texas Grid Failure"
March 22, 2021 hearing: “LIFT America: Revitalizing our Nation’s Infrastructure and Economy”
March 18, 2021 hearing: "Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation’s (CLEAN) Future Act"
March 17, 2021 hearing: "Recent Federal Actions to Expand Broadband: Are We Making Progress?"
February 18, 2021: Wildfire Summit with Rep. Joe Neguse, Sens. Bennet and Hickenlooper and Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
Click below to listen to the February 4, 2021 CO-LABS conference call with U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse and 8 lab Directors. (Agenda and info here.)
March 18, 2021
House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Hearing
Lessons Learned from the Texas Blackouts: Research Needs for a Secure and Resilient Grid
March 17, 2021
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Hearing
Examining the Challenges Facing Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects
March 17, 2021
Subcommittee on Investigations & Oversight Hearing
March 12, 2021
House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Hearing
Recent Hearings Info and Video
March 11, 2021
Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources Hearing
The Reliability, Resiliency, And Affordability Of Electric Service
March 11, 2021
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans & Wildlife Hearing
Building Back Better: Building Resilience for the Economy, Climate, and Ecosystems
March 11, 2021
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutition & Forestry Hearing
Farmers and Foresters: Opportunities to Lead in Tackling Climate Change
March 10, 2021 Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Hearing
Why Rail is More Relevant Than Ever for Economic and Environmental Progress
March 10, 2021
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Hearing
Addressing Climate Change in the Electricity Sector and Fostering Economic Growth
March 10, 2021
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Hearing
March 9, 2021
House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Hearing
March 2, 2021 Subcommittee on Aviation Hearing
COVID-19’s Effects on U.S. Aviation and the Flight Path to Recovery
Feb. 18, 2021
Subcommittee on Energy Hearing
Feb. 17, 2021
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Hearing
Connecting America: Broadband Solutions to Pandemic Problems
Feb 3, 2021
Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources Hearing
Hearing to Examine Global Climate Trends and Progress in Addressing Climate Change
Feb. 25, 2021
Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Hearing
Feb. 25, 2021
House Committee on Science, Space & Technology Hearing
Building Back the U.S. Research Enterprise: COVID Impacts and Recovery
Feb. 25, 2021
Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Hearing
Feb. 23, 2021
Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems Hearing
Innovation Opportunities and Vision for the Science and Technology Enterprise
Jan. 27, 2021 Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources
Hearing to Consider Nomination of the Honorable Jennifer Granholm to be the Secretary of Energy
