Senator Schmitt Named Ranking Member of Subcommittee on Space and Sciences in Commerce Committee

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt released the following statement on being named Ranking Member of Subcommittee on Space and Sciences within the Commerce Committee:  

“I am honored to serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Space and Sciences within the Senate Commerce Committee, along with multiple other subcommittee assignments. Ensuring that the United States continues to innovate and lead is critical to protecting our standing on the world stage. I look forward to using my position on these committees in order to continue to improve the lives of Missourians.”

Background:

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, said the following of Senator Schmitt’s appointment to Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Space and Sciences: 

“America’s reputation as the world’s pre-eminent innovator in science, technology, and space exploration has been hard-fought and must be carried forward by future generations,” said Ranking Member Cruz. “Without a doubt, Senator Schmitt will help to lead the way in advancing technology on our planet and beyond.”

To read more about Senator Schmitt’s subcommittees, click here and here  

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