If you were hoping for a big win for science and technology in the midterm elections, you’re probably disappointed.
But take heart. The news isn’t all bad.
Let’s get the bad news out of the way first. Three science-friendly representatives lost their seats. These include:
- Barbara Comstock (R-VA), a key member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
- Randy Hultgren (R-IL), an advocate for science since he entered the legislature in 2010.
- John Culberson (R-TX), chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Commerce, Justice, and Science and consistent supporter of NASA and NSF.
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Now for the good news. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) is expected to assume the chairmanship of the House Science Committee. Johnson is a major advocate for scientific research and STEM education. And several of the newly elected members have science or engineering backgrounds. For example, Lauren Underwood (D-IL) is a registered nurse and health policy expert; Elaine Luria (D-VA) is a nuclear engineer; and Sean Casten (D-IL) is a biochemist.
To learn about other members of Congress with a science background, visit 314 Action, founded by members of the STEM community, grassroots supporters, and political activists who believe in science. According to its mission statement, 314 Action is “committed to electing more STEM candidates to office, advocating for evidence-based policy solutions to issues like climate change, and fighting the Trump administration’s attacks on science.”
With Congress and the Trump administration showing no signs of reaching a détente any time soon, it’s hard to predict how science and technology will fare on Capitol Hill in the coming year. It will certainly be interesting to see whether a commitment to science has any influence at all in the 2020 presidential campaign.