Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2015, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.
Latest action · Apr 29, 2015 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 29, 2015
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Expresses support for the designation of a National Day of Reason. Encourages people to observe such Day by focusing on the employment of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to the resolution of human problems.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 29, 2015 to May 14, 2015, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Original | Apr 29, 2015 |
| D-CA | Zoe Lofgren | May 14, 2015 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 29, 2015Introduced in House
- Apr 29, 2015Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 670 | Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2016, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity. | Identical bill | Apr 12, 2016 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
Text 1
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- Apr 29, 2015Introduced in House
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