US HR44 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 20-0)
Status: Introduced on January 11 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-05-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Research and Technology Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 11 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-05-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Research and Technology Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2017, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity. Supports the designation of Darwin Day. Recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
Title
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2017, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
Sponsors
| Rep. James Himes [D-CT] | Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA] | Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] | Rep. Bill Foster [D-IL] |
| Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI] | Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL] |
| Sen. Adam Schiff [D-CA] | Rep. Rosa DeLauro [D-CT] | Rep. Louise Slaughter [D-NY] | Rep. Derek Kilmer [D-WA] |
| Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Jared Huffman [D-CA] | Rep. Adam Smith [D-WA] |
| Rep. Matthew Cartwright [D-PA] | Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA] | Rep. Jamie Raskin [D-MD] | Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi [D-IL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-22 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology. |
| 2017-01-11 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. |
| 2017-01-11 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SR59 (Same As) 2017-02-10 - Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1091-1092)
HR699 (Same As) 2018-05-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
SR374 (Same As) 2018-01-18 - Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S302)
HR699 (Same As) 2018-05-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
SR374 (Same As) 2018-01-18 - Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S302)
Subjects
Biological and life sciences
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics
Science, technology, communications
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics
Science, technology, communications
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/44/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres44/BILLS-115hres44ih.pdf |
