Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2020, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.
Latest action · May 1, 2020 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 1, 2020
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
This resolution (1) supports the designation of a National Day of Reason; and (2) encourages all citizens, residents, and visitors to focus on the central importance of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to resolving social problems and promoting human welfare.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 1, 2020.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Original | May 1, 2020 |
| D-CA | Jared Huffman | Original | May 1, 2020 |
| D-CA | Jerry McNerney | Original | May 1, 2020 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 1, 2020Introduced in House
- May 1, 2020Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 344 | Expressing support for the designation of May 2, 2019, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity. | Identical bill | May 1, 2019 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 1, 2020Introduced in House
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