US Congress Senate Resolution 562 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on September 15 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-09-28 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week". Supports the designation of the week of October 9-15, 2016, as Earth Science Week. Expresses strong support for the goals and ideals of Earth Science Week to increase understanding of and interest in the earth sciences at the local, state, national, and international levels. Recognizes the importance of education and public outreach efforts to ensure that the people of the United States gain a better understanding of and appreciation for the impact of the earth sciences on their daily lives. Encourages K-12 students to participate in local, state, and national events in connection with Earth Science Week and to get involved in the celebration by exploring artistic and academic applications of the earth sciences.

A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week".

Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK]	Sen. Lamar Alexander [R-TN]	Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA]	Sen. Shelley Capito [R-WV]
Sen. Bill Cassidy [R-LA]	Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]	Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL]	Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI]
Sen. Angus King [I-ME]	Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA]	Sen. Martin Heinrich [D-NM]

Date	Chamber	Action
2016-09-28	Senate	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
2016-09-28	Senate	Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6197)
2016-09-15	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5848-5849)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/562/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres562/BILLS-114sres562is.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres562/BILLS-114sres562ats.pdf