Rep. Lucas Praises Passage Of 2 Bipartisan Research & Development Bills Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas is praising the passage this week of two bipartisan bills that he said would allow the United States to maintain an edge over China in scientific research and development. Representative Lucas, (R) OK-3, is the top Republican on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, a veteran of the Hill who believes there’s still a place for responsible legislating. He said these bills are proof of that. "We actually worked together," said Rep. Lucas, with emphasis on the word "together", "to deal with an issue that will determine the future economically of the United States and our ability to compete with our great adversary, which in essence is the Chinese communist party right now."