Expressing appreciation for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known as "Mr. Wizard".
Latest action · Jul 24, 2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedJun 14, 2007
- Agreed to in HouseJun 18, 2007
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses the appreciation of the House of Representatives for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert (television's "Mr. Wizard").
Recognizes the profound impact of higher educational institutions that train teachers.
Encourages students to honor the heritage of Don Herbert by exploring our world through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
Tenders the condolences of the House to the family of Don Herbert, and thanks them for their strong familial support of him.
Cosponsors 9
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jun 14, 2007 to Jun 18, 2007; 5 are original cosponsors, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NY | Carolyn McCarthy | Original | Jun 14, 2007 |
| R-NY | John R. "Randy" Kuhl Jr. | Original | Jun 14, 2007 |
| D-TX | Nick Lampson | Original | Jun 14, 2007 |
| R-GA | Phil Gingrey | Original | Jun 14, 2007 |
| R-MO | W. Todd Akin | Original | Jun 14, 2007 |
| R-IL | Judy Biggert | Jun 15, 2007 | |
| D-CO | Mark Udall | Jun 15, 2007 | |
| R-TX | Ralph M. Hall | Jun 15, 2007 | |
| R-PA | John E. Peterson | Jun 18, 2007 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Education and Workforce Committee | Referred Jun 14, 2007 |
| Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee | Referred Jul 24, 2007 |
Actions 8
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 24, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
- Jun 18, 2007Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- Jun 18, 2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6586-6588)
- Jun 18, 2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 485.
- Jun 18, 2007Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6586-6587)
- Jun 18, 2007Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 14, 2007Introduced in House
- Jun 14, 2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
In the Congressional Record 1
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Debate and remarks H6586–H6588Text printed H6586 | Raúl M. Grijalva D-AZ, Rob Bishop R-UT, Vernon J. Ehlers R-MI | Jun 18, 2007 |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 261 | A resolution expressing appreciation for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known as "Mr. Wizard". | Identical bill | Jul 24, 2007 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Expressing appreciation for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known as "Mr. Wizard".
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 18, 2007Engrossed in House
- Jun 14, 2007Introduced in House
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