Recognizing the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant scientific accomplishments of the past 100 years and expressing support for the designation of April 25, 2013, as "DNA Day".
Latest action · Apr 26, 2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 25, 2013
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Recognizes the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant scientific accomplishments of the past 100 years.
Honors the 60th anniversary of the outstanding accomplishment of describing the structure of DNA and the 10th anniversary of completing the Human Genome Project.
Expresses support for the designation of DNA Day.
Cosponsors 6
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 25, 2013 to Apr 26, 2013, with 3 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Jackie Speier | Original | Apr 25, 2013 |
| D-IL | Janice D. Schakowsky | Original | Apr 25, 2013 |
| R-TX | Michael C. Burgess | Original | Apr 25, 2013 |
| D-CA | Anna G. Eshoo | Apr 26, 2013 | |
| D-MA | James P. McGovern | Apr 26, 2013 | |
| D-CA | Scott H. Peters | Apr 26, 2013 |
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 26, 2013Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Apr 25, 2013Introduced in House
- Apr 25, 2013Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Apr 25, 2013Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E548-549)
Subjects
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- Apr 25, 2013Introduced in House
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