REP. STRONG SYKES APPOINTED TO HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) announced she has been appointed to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, following official approval by the House Democratic Caucus today.
“It is an honor to represent Ohio’s 13th Congressional District on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee,” said Rep. Strong Sykes. “As a member of this committee, I will work alongside my colleagues to ensure our country’s continued global leadership and domestic innovation, national security, and job creation in science, space, and technology.”
Ohio has a strong legacy as a leader of manufacturing in the United States and is now leading the resurgence of Made in America goods. With the recent passage of the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS Act) and Intel's announcement of a $20 billion investment to build a semiconductor chip plant in the state, Ohio is poised to become a leading exporter of chips while creating thousands of new, good-paying jobs. Additional investments from the CHIPS Act and the Inflation Reduction Act will support Ohio's growing electric vehicle, battery, and other advanced manufacturing industries.
Northeast Ohio is also a national leader in aeronautics research, specifically through universities and the NASA Glenn Research Center. Northeast Ohio is home to five public universities, five public two-year colleges, and 18 private higher education institutions. Ohio’s 13th Congressional District is home to The University of Akron and Stark State College, the premier public research institutions of Northeast Ohio. The University of Akron is the only public university in Ohio with a science and engineering program excelling in polymer science, while Stark State houses a Wind Energy Research Development Center to improve the reliability and cost-effectiveness of wind as a renewable energy source.
The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has jurisdiction over all energy research and development; all federally owned or operated non-military energy laboratories; astronautical research and development; civil aviation research and development; environmental research and development; marine research; commercial application of energy technology; the National Institute of Standards and Technology, including standardization of weights and measures and the metric system; the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; the National Science Foundation; the National Weather Service; outer space; science scholarships; and scientific research and development.