There are several Committees and subcommittees in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate whose hearings and 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 20, 2021: U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Dr. Eric Lander to be Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
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April 15, 2021: CIRES Director Waleed Abdalati to testify at House Climate Change hearing
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"
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Feb. 25, 2021; CO-LABS releases 117th Congress overview of Committees and Subcommittees relevant to federal research laboratories (PDF)
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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
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February 18, 2021: Wildfire Summit with Rep. Joe Neguse, Sens. Bennet and Hickenlooper and Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
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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.
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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.
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Hearings &
Presentations
May 27, 2021 hearing: "Overview of the Science and Research Enterprise at the DOE"
May 19, 2021 hearing: "Examining Biodiversity Loss: Drivers, Impacts, and Potential Solutions"
May 19, 2021 hearing: "Review of the FY2022 Budget Blueprint for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention"
May 19, 2021 hearing: "The Future of Scientific Computing at the DOE"
May 18, 2021 hearing: "Funding and Financing Options to Bolster American Infrastructure"
May 18, 2021 hearing: "NASA's Earth Science and Cliamte Change Activities"
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May 19, 2021 hearing: "The Fiscal Year 2022 DOE Budget"
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Listen to the February 4, 2021 CO-LABS conference call with U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse and 8 lab Directors. (Agenda and info here.)
Click the video below: April 7, 2021 Science Flash Update with U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter
April 20, 2021
House Committee on Agriculture
Rural Broadband - Examining Internet Connectivity Needs and Opportunities in Rural America
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April 14, 2021
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation
April 15, 2021
House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
Making the Case for Climate Action: The Growing Risks and Costs of Inaction
April 15, 2021
House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
Recent Hearings Info and Video
April 21, 2021
House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
Leading the Wireless Future: Securing American Network Technology
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April 15, 2021
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Increasing Risks of Climate Change and NOAA's Role in Providing Climate Services
April 14, 2021
House Subcommittee Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
The National Science Foundation's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request
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April 14, 2021
House Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies
March 25, 2021
House Subcommittee on Energy
March 24, 2021
House Subcommittee on Energy
The CLEAN Future Act: Powering a Resilient and Prosperous America
March 25, 2021
House Committee on Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
The Administration’s Priorities for Transportation Infrastructure
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March 23, 2021
House Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Wood Innovation: Sustainable Forest Products to Reinvigorate Rural Economies
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March 24, 2021
House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
March 22, 2021
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
LIFT America: Revitalizing our Nation's Infrastructure and Economy
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March 18, 2021
House Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change
The CLEAN Future Act: Industrial Climate Policies to Create Jobs and Support Working Communities
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March 17, 2021
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation
Recent Federal Actions to Expand Broadband: Are We Making Progress?
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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
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March 17, 2021
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Hearing
Examining the Challenges Facing Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects
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March 17, 2021
Subcommittee on Investigations & Oversight Hearing
March 12, 2021
House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Hearing
March 11, 2021
Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources Hearing
The Reliability, Resiliency, And Affordability Of Electric Service
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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
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March 10, 2021 Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Hearing
Why Rail is More Relevant Than Ever for Economic and Environmental Progress
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March 10, 2021
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Hearing
Addressing Climate Change in the Electricity Sector and Fostering Economic Growth
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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
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Feb. 18, 2021
Subcommittee on Energy Hearing
Feb. 17, 2021
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Hearing
Connecting America: Broadband Solutions to Pandemic Problems
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Feb 3, 2021
Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources Hearing
Hearing to Examine Global Climate Trends and Progress in Addressing Climate Change
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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
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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
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Jan. 27, 2021 Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources
Hearing to Consider Nomination of the Honorable Jennifer Granholm to be the Secretary of Energy
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April 14, 2021
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
2021 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community
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April 15, 2021
Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources
The Role of the DOE and Energy Innovation in American Economic Competitiveness
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April 20, 2021
Senate Committee of Appropriations
The American Jobs Plan: Infrastructure, Climate Change, and Investing in Our Nation’s Future
April 21, 2021
House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
Working Toward Climate Equity: The Case for a Federal Climate Service
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April 22, 2021
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions
Protecting U.S. Biomedical Research: Efforts to Prevent Undue Foreign Influence
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April 27, 2021
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastrucure
April 29, 2021
Senate Committee of Appropriations
Diversifying On-Farm Income: Opportunities to Strengthen Rural America
April 28, 2021
House Subcommittee on Research and Technology
National Science Foundation: Advancing Research for the Future of U.S. Innovation
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May 6, 2021
House Subcommittee on Communications & Technology
Broadband Equity: Addressing Disparities in Access and Affordability
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April 29, 2021
House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands
Wildfire in a Warming World: Opportunities to Improve Community Collaboration, Climate Resilience, and Workforce Capacity
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April 29, 2021
House Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change
May 4, 2021
House Subcommittee on Energy
Climate and Energy Science Research at the Department of Energy
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May 6, 2021
House Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
May 6, 2021
House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
May 7, 2021
House Subcommittee on Defense
FY 2022 Budget Request for U.S. Air Force and Space Force
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May 6, 2021
House Subcommittee on Research and Technology
National Science Foundation: Advancing Research for the Future of U.S. Innovation Part II
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