US SR182 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-1)
Status: Introduced on May 19 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-05-19 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3088; text as passed Senate: CR S3071)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Defense laboratories have been, and continue to be, on the cutting edge of scientific and technological advancement and supporting the designation of May 14, 2015, as the "Department of Defense Laboratory Day". Supports the designation of May 14, 2015, as the Department of Defense Laboratory Day in recognition of the work and accomplishments of the national network of Defense laboratories. Recognizes that supporting research and development, including federally sponsored work performed at the Defense laboratories, is key to maintaining U.S. innovation and competitiveness in a global economy. Acknowledges that the Defense laboratory system knowledge base, technologies, and techniques serve as a foundation for the defense industrial base. Reaffirms the importance of investment in Defense laboratories to preserving the technological superiority of the Armed Forces in the 21st century. Encourages the Defense laboratories, the executive branch agencies, and Congress to hold an outreach event on May 14, 2015, Department of Defense Laboratory Day, to raise public awareness of the work of the Defense laboratories.

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Title

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Defense laboratories have been, and continue to be, on the cutting edge of scientific and technological advancement and supporting the designation of May 14, 2015, as the "Department of Defense Laboratory Day".

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-05-19SenateSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3088; text as passed Senate: CR S3071)

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