Committee on Science - U.S. House of Representatives

Subcommittee on Research and Science Education

Rep. Vernon J. Ehlers (R-MI), Ranking Member

In general, the Subcommittee handles issues related to education, basic research, and the health of the U.S. academic research enterprise. The Subcommittee oversees the National Science Foundation, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Matters before the Subcommittee include science and math education, computer security, government-wide R&D; initiatives such as information technology and nanotechnology, and advancing fire and earthquake mitigation efforts.

Subcommittee Hearings & Markup

Subcommittee Staff

Press Releases

Press Releases
5/12/2008	WITNESSES STRESS IMPORTANCE OF STEM EDUCATION, APPLAUD EFFORTS IN TEXARKANA
5/8/2008	SUBCOMMITTEE EXAMINES LEGISLATION TO ADDRESSS GENDER BIAS IN S&E; HIGHER EDUCATION Rep. Reichert Introduces Resolution Honoring Female Scientists
5/8/2008	SUBCOMMITTEE EXAMINES LEGISLATION TO ADDRESSS GENDER BIAS IN S&E; HIGHER EDUCATION Rep. Reichert Introduces Resolution Honoring Female Scientists

Press Release Archive

Subcommittee Members

Republican Members (4)

Vernon J. Ehlers, MI, Ranking Member

Roscoe G. Bartlett, MD

Randy Neugebauer, TX

Dave G. Reichert, WA

Brian Bilbray, CA

Democrat Members (5)

Brian Baird, WA, Chairman

Eddie Bernice Johnson, TX

Daniel Lipinski, IL

Jerry McNerney, TX

Russ Carnahan, MO

Baron Hill, IN

* The Chairman and Ranking Minority Member serve as ex-officio Members of all Subcommittees.