Search bar. The hearing will come to order. The chairs authorized to declare recess at any time. Let me say good morning and welcome to todays hearing and oversight of the department of research and development enterprise. Welcome mr. Secretary we are delighted that youre here today. As you know this committee has jurisdiction over the department of energy and its a vitally important science in Energy Research and develop activities. The laboratories and facilities i hope much more quickly from now on and i look forward to working with you throughout this congress. With a budget season, i would like to bring just a few minutes and a few items to your attention and ill start with the good news. Which is despite the ministration best effort to make cuts across the board and develop my programs most actually fared well in the house of representatives and particularly pleased to see the increased to the budget for the loan programs office, both of which have yielded transformative results for Energy Technology of all type. I am also quite happy that the house reported substantial increase in the National Fusion project which advocated for as well. I went to visit the project a couple of years ago and frankly everybody was a texan. [laughter] it is crucial that we have a commitment to this product and ensure we are providing the support of the department of energy itself identified would be necessary to maintain its construction and minimize the total cost of the u. S. Taxpayers. The completion and operation of this project will have substantial contribution to what we know as Fusion Energy today successful in this project huge game changer in energy suture of not only our nation but for humanitarian as a whole. Now for the bad news. Yet again it is extremely disheartening that quite frankly disturbing to see the dramatic cuts laid out in Administration Budget proposal. I know that you must think sounds likable broken record because we had the same conversation asher. Unfortunately it is necessary until the Administration Stopped producing the short set of proposals and the thought process developing budget request. I am thankful for your enthusiastic report of all these programs but enthusiasm alone is not enough for the American People we need to seek constructive forward looking Budget Proposals being submitted to congress. Moving beyond the budget, we are here today to allow the asked questions retaining to all research and Development Programs within the entire department. As the title of this hearing suggest. Constituents remember this on both sides of the aisle benefit greatly from these programs and we believe we will be sure the responsible for the tax dollars. Many of these programs have not been authorized in many years and in some cases we hope to create more thoughtful Bipartisan Legislation this congress to support science and Energy Research supported by the department and we want to work with you in that effort. With that i would like to thank you again for being here is the secretary and i look forward to productive discussion this morning. Our Ranking Member is not present but we have a wellknown texan who i recognize. Thank you, chairwoman johnson for hosting this hearing and welcome to the fellow texas rick perry. We appreciate him being here. As we heard from the chairwoman, the department of energy and secretary. Have proposed a budget that are traditionally received bipartisan support from this committee. I would like to remind my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to important facts, number one the Budget Proposal is just that. A proposal. We members of congress are the one cashed with setting the funding levels after hearing from important witnesses like secretary. Today. Second i want to stress that we will have tough decisions to make on the deal we do not have unlimited funds and we cannot fund every project no matter how worthy. Physical programs must be prioritized and we have to make smart or get investments that give the taxpayer the best bang for the buck year after year. And at the department of energy there is an incredible range of programs in this Committee Jurisdiction includes all does, civilian research including over 10 million in Research Development and initiation and commercial application programs. As well as the department 17 National Labs. This amount totals one third of the Department Energy budget. Ms. Secretary and how to tell you that you lead an incredible department quite well of major History Research achievement and over the past 70 Years Research conducted at the national lab has led to monumental achievements in medicine, manufacturing, computing as well as the develop of innovative Energy Technology. Each national lab has an invaluable contribution to the United States scientific projects under progress. They have decided basic search is the most effective way to encourage innovation. Additionally doe 26 user facility provide our nation researchers with the most cutting edge tools of modern science like advanced Light Sources in the two fastest supercomputers in the world. Each year approximately 22000 researchers from academia and the private sector use the facilities to perform new Scientific Research into develop technologies. Here at home, doe has most research in the physical sciences. Internationally the United States is the world leader in basic Science Research and technological development. But other countries like china are making significant investments in basic research. Threatening americas global standing as the leader in scientific knowledge. Without the department stated investment in basic and earlystage research the u. S. Is in danger of losing the Global Technology edge by investing wisely in this research the department can it achieve its goal of scientific discovery and breakthrough for generations. Doe must also invest in the Research Infrastructure that brings the best scientist in the world the United States. I look forward to hearing from circular. About the doe implementation of bipartisan signs legislation that was signed into the law class congress. Including doe research and innovation act, the National Quantum act in a my bill the Nuclear Capabilities act. The department of energy must prioritize the groundbreaking research authorized in these bills over grants for technology that is ready for commercial appointment. When the government tries to push about technology in the market it Waste Limited resources and competition with private investors. But when basic research is a priority in target of federal support, everyone has opportunity to access the fundamental knowledge that can lead to the development technologies. I want to say thank you again to secretary perry for taking the time to be here today and i yelled the balance of my time manager. Thank you. Thank you very much. If there are members who wish to submit payments your statements will be added to the record at this point. And at this time i would like to introduce our witness rick perry he currently serves as United States equity religion. He received the department of energy which is tasked with National Economic and Energy Security of the United States and promoting technological innovation and report that mission and entering the environment clean up in the National Nuclear weapons complex. Prior to his cabinet pulls, mr. Perry was elected Lieutenant Governor of texas in 1988 and later served as governor from 2000 2015. He was the longestserving governor in texas history. Night to tell my age, but, ive known this gentleman since he was a young man serving in texas. Now i am going to yield i am going to ask our secretary to make his Opening Statements and then we will proceed with questions. Is there. Madame chairwoman thank you for your kind remarks are years and high School Together were great. [laughter] we are just out of college for the record. [laughter] so thank you. Ranking member weber, it is my great pleasure to be in front of you naked for your friendship and your wise counsel as i can say for a number of the members of the it is always a pleasure to be in front of a colleague in making remarks behind the door like doctor governor is good so thank you for your friendship and assistance through the years, its a pleasure to be anything front of you members today to share with you my observation about the presence honey 20 budget and as a budget request as Ranking Member weber. Describe the appropriately the department of energy. As a man, further highlight some of the great work we are doing there is a short video i would like to ask you to enjoy with me. It actually has volume two. Is anything working on at the agency. Basically what im saying shell gas leve revolution. It remains the coolest job ive ever had due to the incredibly brilliant people at her labs. They have an Astonishing Impact across the nation and around the world. Over the years are scientists of engineers have decoded dna, they kick started the development of the internet. Brought safe drinking water, Business Safety modeling, shifted the shelf asked revolution in led the revolution and the space track. Weve done all that. And much more, we are just getting started. Im especially excited about Artificial Intelligence. Our national lab home to the fastest supercomputers in the world. And our next generation important machines to accelerate americas capabilities. It is also been used to reduce traffic jams, to strengthen Cyber Security. To predict extreme weather and improved Emergency Response and even develop better treatment for cancer and brain injury. I am absolutely convinced, we just scratched the surface of her capability. Im convinced that there are advantage in science, innovation of technology we can make a world changing impact. Thank you for the privilege to show that to you. It is really exciting time to be at the helm of the boe. I appear before this Committee Last year and i committed to fulfill a number of goals including protecting the Critical Energy infrastructure from cyber ads investing in and earlystage, Cutting Edge Research and development in advancing the leadership in quantum computing. I am proud to report the doe has made progress in every one of those areas. This past fall i suppose a commitment to visit all 17 National Labs and i got to witness firsthand as you saw in the video the brilliant work that those incredible abilities are engaged in, you will have the opportunity to see the example i National Lab Day july the 24th, it will be right appear in your backyard on the hill and i hope you will consider coming by. Our National Labs are homes the two fastest computers. Five of the ten fastest supercomputers of the world. And we have next generation if you will, computers that are coming online in the very near future to accelerate americas capacity and capabilities in Artificial Intelligence world, this is really important and its important and a host of Different Reasons which will expand on in the course of the spring i am completely and absolutely convinced the impact that this will have on the world that we live in, not to sin the area of energy, we commonly about, but an array of science, oriented science centric areas, unfortunately the success of our National Labs is also made them a target. A target for people and nations to steal americas ingenuity. And in response, we are requiring doe employees to fully disclose their involvement in foreign governments talent equipment programs. Sponsored by countries at risk. You all know who those are, iran, china and russia and north korea. We have banned our researchers from joining chinese talent recruitment programs. I happen to think these are commonsense approaches. These are things that we should be doing. They will better protect our National Security and advanced research and technology. In the coming weeks and months, i look forward to working with all of you as the department as we work on these programs we talk about that are shared programs, and i think you met appear for your kindness, hospitality and longtime friendship. Comparing. At this point will begin our first round of questions in the chair recognizes herself for the first round. Do you stand by the proposal of the elimination i have heard you made very positive statements and we are concerned about the future of her leaders it is been a positive program in the Appropriation Committee just recommended an paramount funding. Give us a little bit of how you stand. Madame chair, i will give you a backwards look in the forwards of fma. My backwards look to my previous position to be the governor of the state of texas and the work that we did there. While randy is a member of the texas legislator, we Work Together on really exciting successful Publicprivate Partnerships, texas enterprise fund, technology fund. When you think about the cuttingedge technology became out of the National Labs francis, the dollars that we expend in the arena, our desire technology and commercialize it. That is what its about. I respect ombs work and what they do but ill be honest, i respect the congress more. And i understand how the process works. I think Ranking Member over was spot on when he reminded us this is a starting point and we recognize that. Going forward, just like i said in other Committee Hearings previously, respect this process and i understand how it works. We are going to expend the dollars and hopefully very wisely and thoughtfully and officially that congress appropriates. So as you will have historically said, we want to be run efficiently and effectively, be wise about it but we hear the message and Previous Congress sent a clear message about what they think it needs to be and i hope reflection of your desire for this program to go forward but these dollars thoughtfully with the result of programs that are making a Better Future with this country. Thank you. You had dialogue with stakeholders as to whether or not they would continue to invest in these programs without support or has there been the opportunity for that dialogue . Yes madame chair. There has been that dialogue with stakeholders. As a matter fact, timeliness every question is today, doe is going to be announcing in 2019 Technology Virtualization on project selections. There are 77 different projects and they will be matched with funds in the private sector. As a matter fact, i think theres about seven of you on the committee, congress impaired district is one of those that will be receiving some that. You are all going to have plenty for projects south to lengthen the answer of little bit more madame chair, those conversations are almost continuing because of the work that is going on at the National Labs and the focus of the department when it comes to im a big believer in a personal and professional way that Publicprivate Partnerships are very, very good marginalizing technology that is developed in the National Labs. Thank you very much my time is expired and all recognized mr. Weber. Thank you madame chair and im glad to hear the secretary you have national day july 24 and honor of Charlie Crist birthday. So happy birthday in advance governor. I didnt realize he had that kind of pull you know. [laughter] as you know president xi my bill, the Nuclear Energy innovation capability act and the law last fall. While ive been pleased to see the department take important steps in implementing the legislation such as announcing the mission for the versatile test reactor which is authorized and the bill we have heard little from the department about the rest of my bill. So talking about the budget specifically i was disappointed to see the school year 2020 budget request did not include