Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2011, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
Latest action · Feb 10, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
Progress
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- IntroducedFeb 9, 2011
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Supports the designation of February 12, 2011, the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809, as Darwin Day.
Recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
Cosponsors 6
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 10, 2011 to May 3, 2011.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Feb 10, 2011 | |
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Feb 18, 2011 | |
| D-CA | Bob Filner | Mar 1, 2011 | |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | Mar 29, 2011 | |
| D-NY | Carolyn McCarthy | Mar 30, 2011 | |
| D-NJ | Rush Holt | May 3, 2011 |
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 10, 2011Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
- Feb 9, 2011Introduced in House
- Feb 9, 2011Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Feb 9, 2011Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E178)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
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- Feb 9, 2011Introduced in House
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