Press Releases
Jun 10, 2003
Press Release
Today, I'd like to do something I don't do very often, and that is to speak from a written text.
It is said of William F. Buckley that he "pays the audience the ultimate tribute of a prepared talk." I'd like to do the same as we address the issues of this conference, many of which I have a special interest in as chairman of the House Judiciary Intellectual Property Subcommittee.
It is said of William F. Buckley that he "pays the audience the ultimate tribute of a prepared talk." I'd like to do the same as we address the issues of this conference, many of which I have a special interest in as chairman of the House Judiciary Intellectual Property Subcommittee.
Jun 5, 2003
Press Release
Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, today introduced the Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act of 2003. It encourages cooperative research and development projects involving American universities, public institutions and private companies.
May 14, 2003
Press Release
Congressman Smith issued the following statement regarding House passage of the Pension Security Act of 2003:
This legislation protects employees from Enron-style corporate meltdowns and creates new retirement security protections, including an option to diversify retirement savings.
This legislation protects employees from Enron-style corporate meltdowns and creates new retirement security protections, including an option to diversify retirement savings.
May 9, 2003
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Congressman Smith issued the following statement regarding House passage of the Jobs and Growth Tax Act of 2003:
The goal is job creation. The legislation we passed today will generate economic growth, which means more jobs for American workers and more take-home pay for American families.
The goal is job creation. The legislation we passed today will generate economic growth, which means more jobs for American workers and more take-home pay for American families.
May 1, 2003
Press Release
Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, today chaired a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property on the Youth Smoking Prevention and State Revenue Enforcement Act.
In his opening statement Congressman Smith said:
In his opening statement Congressman Smith said:
May 1, 2003
Press Release
May 1, 2003 - Although the combat phase in Iraq is officially complete, our war on terror continues. From securing our borders against illegal immigration to deterring unstable regimes from using weapons of mass destruction, many national security challenges still remain.
Apr 30, 2003
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Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, today attended the White House bill-signing ceremony for the Amber Alert legislation that included his bill to provide prosecutors with the tools they need to win convictions against child pornographers.
Apr 16, 2003
Press Release
"Most people agree that stealing is wrong. We can all agree that it is wrong to walk into a record store, put a CD in your pocket, and walk out. Its just as wrong to illegally download a song from the Internet. But, many people do not recognize that these actions are one and the same," said Smith.
"Most people agree that stealing is wrong. We can all agree that it is wrong to walk into a record store, put a CD in your pocket, and walk out. Its just as wrong to illegally download a song from the Internet. But, many people do not recognize that these actions are one and the same," said Smith.
Apr 15, 2003
Press Release
When the April 15th tax filing deadline arrived today, millions of Americans had faced off against our tax code. For the great majority, it was a losing battle, said Rep. Smith.
Apr 11, 2003
Press Release
Congressman Smith issued the following statement today regarding the Energy Policy Act of 2003:
We have a responsibility to every American to be energy self-sufficient. Our reliance on foreign energy sources has been years in the making, and it will take years to solve.
We have a responsibility to every American to be energy self-sufficient. Our reliance on foreign energy sources has been years in the making, and it will take years to solve.