Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2013
Latest action · May 8, 2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 8, 2013
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2013 - Establishes the position of Science Laureate of the United States.
Requires the President to appoint a Science Laureate on the basis of: (1) merit, particularly the ability of such individual to foster and enhance public awareness and interest in science and to provide ongoing significant scientific contributions; and (2) recommendations received by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) based on those factors.
Encourages each Science Laureate to continue his or her scientific work and directs the NAS to facilitate his or her duties.
Requires each Science Laureate to serve a term of one or two years.
Cosponsors 7
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 8, 2013.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-AR | John Boozman | Original | May 8, 2013 |
| R-NH | Kelly Ayotte | Original | May 8, 2013 |
| D-NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Original | May 8, 2013 |
| D-WA | Patty Murray | Original | May 8, 2013 |
| R-MS | Roger F. Wicker | Original | May 8, 2013 |
| R-MS | Thad Cochran | Original | May 8, 2013 |
| D-NM | Tom Udall | Original | May 8, 2013 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | Referred May 8, 2013 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 8, 2013Introduced in Senate
- May 8, 2013Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 1891 | Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2013 | Identical bill | Jun 24, 2013 |
| HR 4176 | Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2014 | Related bill | Mar 11, 2014 |
Titles 2
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- A bill to establish a position of Science Laureate of the United States.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2013
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 8, 2013Introduced in Senate
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