A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2019, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
Latest action · Feb 11, 2019 Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1168)
Progress
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- IntroducedFeb 11, 2019
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
This resolution supports the designation of Darwin Day.
Also, the resolution recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 11, 2019.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CT | Christopher Murphy | Original | Feb 11, 2019 |
| D-RI | Sheldon Whitehouse | Original | Feb 11, 2019 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 11, 2019Introduced in Senate
- Feb 11, 2019Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1168)
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 123 | Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2019, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity. | Identical bill | Feb 11, 2019 |
| SRES 495 | A resolution designating February 12, 2020, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science to the betterment of humanity. | Related bill | Feb 11, 2020 |
| HRES 847 | Expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2020, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science to the betterment of humanity. | Related bill | Feb 11, 2020 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
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- Feb 11, 2019Introduced in Senate
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