Commemorating the 400th anniversary of the first use of the telescope for astronomical observation by the Italian scientist Galileo Galilei.
Latest action · May 4, 2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 15, 2010
- Agreed to in HouseMay 4, 2010
Summary
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Commemorates the 400th anniversary of the first use of the telescope by Galileo Galilei for astronomical observation.
Marks this discovery as one of the major events impacting mankind.
Expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives for Galileo's expansion of the universe and mankind's understanding of his place in the cosmos.
Joins the world in celebration of The International Year of Astronomy.
Cosponsors 4
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Apr 15, 2010.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NJ | Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Original | Apr 15, 2010 |
| R-FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | Original | Apr 15, 2010 |
| R-SC | Henry E. Brown, Jr. | Original | Apr 15, 2010 |
| R-NY | Peter T. King | Original | Apr 15, 2010 |
Actions 8
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 4, 2010Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3092-3094)
- May 4, 2010DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1269.
- May 4, 2010Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- May 4, 2010Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- May 4, 2010On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3092-3093)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 4, 2010Engrossed in House
- Apr 15, 2010Introduced in House
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