Lamar S. Smith

Nearly every study shows that competition from cheap foreign labor undercuts the wages of American workers and legal immigrants.

I support basic research, which can lead to discoveries that change our world, expand our horizons and save lives.

Judicial abuse occurs when judges substitute their own political views for the law.

The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.

The Supreme Court is not elected, and it is therefore not a proper arbiter of social policy.

Electricity is derived from many non-renewable energy sources like oil, natural gas and coal.

Conservation of energy also protects our environment.

Congress has a responsibility to review research paid for by hard-working American taxpayers.