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S.Res. 179 · 111th Congress

A resolution congratulating the American Society of Mechanical Engineers on its 125 years of codes and…

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A resolution congratulating the American Society of Mechanical Engineers on its 125 years of codes and standards development.

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  1. Senate Introduced Jun 9, 2009
  2. Senate Passed Jun 9, 2009

Congratulates the American Society of Engineers (ASME) on the 125th anniversary of its codes and standards activity.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jun 9, 2009

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates the American Society of Engineers (ASME) on the 125th anniversary of its codes and standards activity.

Recognizes and celebrates the achievements of all ASME volunteer members and staff who participate in the codes and standards programs.

Expresses the gratitude of the U.S. people for the contributions provided by ASME's codes and standards in the health, safety, and economic well-being of the citizenry of the nation.

Recognizes ASME's focus on global and accessible standards development and their vision for technical competence and innovation.

Recognizes ASME's mission to be the essential resource for mechanical engineers and other technical professionals throughout the world for solutions that benefit humankind.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution congratulating the American Society of Mechanical Engineers on its 125 years of codes and standards development.

Latest action (Jun 9, 2009): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6391; text as passed Senate: CR S6391; text of measure as introduced: CR S6387-6388)

Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jun 9, 2009

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  1. Senate Introduced Jun 9, 2009
  2. Senate Passed Jun 9, 2009

No recorded floor vote found.