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S.Res. 562 · 114th Congress

A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as…

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A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week".

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LMR MurkowskiSponsor
10 cosponsors · 6 D, 3 R, 1 I
LAR Alexander MCD Cantwell SCR Capito BCR Cassidy MHD Hirono MHD Heinrich AKI King EMD Markey BND Nelson GPD Peters

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

  1. Senate Introduced Sep 15, 2016
  2. Senate Passed Sep 28, 2016

Supports the designation of the week of October 9-15, 2016, as Earth Science Week.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Sep 28, 2016

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

Supports the designation of the week of October 9-15, 2016, as Earth Science Week.

Expresses strong support for the goals and ideals of Earth Science Week to increase understanding of and interest in the earth sciences at the local, state, national, and international levels.

Recognizes the importance of education and public outreach efforts to ensure that the people of the United States gain a better understanding of and appreciation for the impact of the earth sciences on their daily lives.

Encourages K-12 students to participate in local, state, and national events in connection with Earth Science Week and to get involved in the celebration by exploring artistic and academic applications of the earth sciences.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week".

Latest action (Sep 28, 2016): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Sep 15, 2016

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

  1. Senate Introduced Sep 15, 2016
  2. Senate Passed Sep 28, 2016

No recorded floor vote found.