Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2022, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.
Latest action · Apr 29, 2022 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 29, 2022
- 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 7
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Apr 29, 2022.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Original | Apr 29, 2022 |
| D-GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Original | Apr 29, 2022 |
| D-CA | Jared Huffman | Original | Apr 29, 2022 |
| D-CA | Jerry McNerney | Original | Apr 29, 2022 |
| D-WI | Mark Pocan | Original | Apr 29, 2022 |
| D-WA | Pramila Jayapal | Original | Apr 29, 2022 |
| D-MI | Rashida Tlaib | Original | Apr 29, 2022 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 29, 2022Introduced in House
- Apr 29, 2022Referred 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 357 | Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2021, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity. | Identical bill | Apr 28, 2021 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
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- Apr 29, 2022Introduced in House
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