A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week".
Latest action · Sep 28, 2016 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedSep 15, 2016
- Agreed to in SenateSep 28, 2016
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Supports the designation of the week of October 9-15, 2016, as Earth Science Week.
Expresses strong support for the goals and ideals of Earth Science Week to increase understanding of and interest in the earth sciences at the local, state, national, and international levels.
Recognizes the importance of education and public outreach efforts to ensure that the people of the United States gain a better understanding of and appreciation for the impact of the earth sciences on their daily lives.
Encourages K-12 students to participate in local, state, and national events in connection with Earth Science Week and to get involved in the celebration by exploring artistic and academic applications of the earth sciences.
Cosponsors 10
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 15, 2016.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-ME | Angus S. King Jr. | Original | Sep 15, 2016 |
| R-LA | Bill Cassidy | Original | Sep 15, 2016 |
| D-FL | Bill Nelson | Original | Sep 15, 2016 |
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Original | Sep 15, 2016 |
| D-MI | Gary C. Peters | Original | Sep 15, 2016 |
| R-TN | Lamar Alexander | Original | Sep 15, 2016 |
| D-WA | Maria Cantwell | Original | Sep 15, 2016 |
| D-NM | Martin Heinrich | Original | Sep 15, 2016 |
| D-HI | Mazie K. Hirono | Original | Sep 15, 2016 |
| R-WV | Shelley Moore Capito | Original | Sep 15, 2016 |
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 Sep 15, 2016Discharged Sep 28, 2016 |
Actions 5
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 28, 2016Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6197)
- Sep 28, 2016Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6197)
- Sep 28, 2016Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Sep 15, 2016Introduced in Senate
- Sep 15, 2016Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5848-5849)
In the Congressional Record 2
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Debate and remarks S6197 | Mitch McConnell R-KY | Sep 28, 2016 |
| Senate | Text printed S5848 | — | Sep 15, 2016 |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 472 | Expressing support for designation of the week of October 11, 2015, through October 17, 2015, as "Earth Science Week". | Related bill | Oct 8, 2015 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week".
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 28, 2016Agreed to Senate
- Sep 15, 2016Introduced in Senate
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