US HR548 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 21-0)
Status: Introduced on December 3 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-12-03 - Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Pending: House Science, Space, And Technology Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on December 3 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-12-03 - Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Pending: House Science, Space, And Technology Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2016, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity. Supports the designation of Darwin Day (February 12, 2016, the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809). 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, 2016, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
Sponsors
| Rep. James Himes [D-CT] | Rep. Elizabeth Esty [D-CT] | Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY] | Sen. Adam Schiff [D-CA] |
| Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Alan Grayson [D-FL] | Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA] | Rep. Louise Slaughter [D-NY] |
| Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA] | Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA] | Rep. Matthew Cartwright [D-PA] | Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI] |
| Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL] | Rep. Adam Smith [D-WA] | Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] |
| Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] | Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA] | Rep. Bill Foster [D-IL] | Rep. Derek Kilmer [D-WA] |
| Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-03 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. |
| 2015-12-03 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HR67 (Same As) 2015-02-02 - Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
SR337 (Same As) 2015-12-17 - Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8796)
SR337 (Same As) 2015-12-17 - Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8796)
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/114th-congress/house-resolution/548/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres548/BILLS-114hres548ih.pdf |
