H.Con.Res. 366 · 110th Congress
Expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, mathematics, and…
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Expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority.
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Passed the House without a recorded vote, then expired. It passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted, but didn't become law before the 110th Congress ended.
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- House Introduced Jun 3, 2008
- House Passed Jun 4, 2008
Declares that it is the sense of Congress that: (1) this nation should dedicate its resources to the development of a broad pool of citizens who are functionally literate in science, mathematics, and technology; (2) a national science education policy in the coming decade should address specified crucial need areas; and (3) this national challenge can be…
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Jun 4, 2008
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Declares that it is the sense of Congress that: (1) this nation should dedicate its resources to the development of a broad pool of citizens who are functionally literate in science, mathematics, and technology; (2) a national science education policy in the coming decade should address specified crucial need areas; and (3) this national challenge can be met through strong leadership from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, other federal, state, and local governments, and with long-term commitments from the civic, business, and engineering communities.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority.
Latest action (Jun 5, 2008): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 3, 2008
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- House Introduced Jun 3, 2008
- House Passed Jun 4, 2008
No recorded floor vote found.