Press Releases
Feb 27, 2003
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"Human cloning is a baby manufacturing process - a scientific assembly line - devoid of procreation. Efforts to improve humanity should never spin out-of-control and devalue humanity, which is precisely what cloning accomplishes. The only way to ensure that a cloning ban is effective is to ban it entirely.
Note: Congressman Smith issued this statement in support of H.R. 534, the Human Cloning Prohibition Act, which passed the House Floor on February 27, 2003.
Note: Congressman Smith issued this statement in support of H.R. 534, the Human Cloning Prohibition Act, which passed the House Floor on February 27, 2003.
Feb 21, 2003
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On February 21 Congressman Smith delivered the Keynote Address at the Lincoln-Reagan Day luncheon before the Hays County Republican Party.
Feb 13, 2003
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February 13, 2003 - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the worlds largest business federation, today presented Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, with its 2002 Spirit of Enterprise Award in honor of his strong support for a pro-business, pro-jobs agenda in the second session of the 107th Congress.
Feb 12, 2003
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February 12, 2003 - Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, today was selected by Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert (R-IL) to be a member of the new Select Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb 10, 2003
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Remarks Delivered By Congressman Smith welcoming Toyota Motor Corporation to San Antonio.
Jan 29, 2003
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman James F. Sensenbrenner, Jr. today named Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property.
Jan 28, 2003
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Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, said President George W. Bushs State of the Union address was a powerful and thoughtful call to action.
Nov 13, 2002
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Congressman Lamar Smith, Chairman of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee, voted today to create a new Department of Homeland Security. H.R. 5710, the Homeland Security Act, improves the federal governments ability to protect the nation from terrorist attacks. The bill also includes H.R. 3482, the Cyber Security Enhancement Act, introduced by Congressman Smith earlier this year.
Nov 12, 2002
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The House of Representatives today approved legislation to strengthen Americas cyber security. H.R. 3394, the Cyber Security Research and Development Act, co-authored by Congressman Lamar Smith, passed the House by voice vote. The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) qualifies for funding under criteria established in this legislation.
Nov 8, 2002
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Congressman Lamar Smith has announced that the Hunt Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a grant for $116,140 through the federal Assistance to Firefighters Program.