Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2017, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.
Latest action · Apr 6, 2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 6, 2017
- 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 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Apr 6, 2017.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Original | Apr 6, 2017 |
| D-MD | Jamie Raskin | Original | Apr 6, 2017 |
| D-CA | Zoe Lofgren | Original | Apr 6, 2017 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Oversight and Government Reform Committee | Referred Apr 6, 2017 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 6, 2017Introduced in House
- Apr 6, 2017Referred 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 852 | Expressing support for the designation of May 3, 2018, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity. | Related bill | Apr 26, 2018 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2017, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 6, 2017Introduced in House
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