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H.Res. 1180 · 110th Congress

Resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding women scientists, technologists…

Full title

Resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding women scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians in the United States and around the world.

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Agreed to without a recorded vote. It was agreed to by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted.

7 cosponsors · 2 D, 5 R

3 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. House Introduced May 7, 2008
  2. House Passed Jun 4, 2008

Recognizes the important contributions of women to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the health of many industries that have created new jobs, boosted economic growth, and improved the nation's competitiveness and standard of living.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Jun 4, 2008

Recognizes the important contributions of women to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the health of many industries that have created new jobs, boosted economic growth, and improved the nation's competitiveness and standard of living.

Recognizes the need to increase the number of women participating in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Supports the role of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Encourages the people of the United States to use this Mother's Day to give appropriate recognition not only to our mothers but also to women scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians who have made important contributions to our everyday lives.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding women scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians in the United States and around the world.

Latest action (Jun 4, 2008): The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: May 7, 2008

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. House Introduced May 7, 2008
  2. House Passed Jun 4, 2008

No recorded floor vote found.