“The bipartisan tone that is prevalent on the Science Committee is really a model of how government needs to work to get the best results for Americans,” said Johnson.  “I am proud to be a part of this Committee, and equally as proud to be able to influence such important issues in this nation today as Homeland Security, education and job creation.”

A partial list of Science Committee Accomplishments over the past two years is as follows:

Homeland Security
· The Committee led the push to make science and technology a priority in the new Homeland Security Department because the War on Terror will be won in the laboratory as well as the battlefield.
· Cyber Security is greatly improved with passage of legislation that focuses on safeguarding American computer and information systems.
· Terrorist attacks on American water supplies would be detected and prevented through a bill that has cleared the House.

Education
· Universities and businesses will collaborate to help improve K-12 science and math education.
· The creation of teaching scholarships to promote math and science education to college students.
· Science and math teachers would have opportunities to do research at universities and businesses through a new Master-Teacher program.

Jobs/Economy
· The National Science Foundation’s budget will be doubled over five years, which will allow for continued investment in research and development at public universities and private institutions around the country.
· Farmers will benefit from increased government funding to biotechnology.
· Additionally, producers would gain from legislation that encourages energy efficiency, renewable energy and the federal purchasing of biobased products.