US HR947 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on May 1 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-01 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Pending: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 1 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-01 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Pending: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
| Rep. Jamie Raskin [D-MD] | Rep. Jared Huffman [D-CA] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Jerry McNerney [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-01 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. |
| 2020-05-01 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HR344 (Same As) 2019-05-01 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Subjects
Commemorative events and holidays
General science and technology matters
Policy sciences
Science and engineering education
Science, technology, communications
Teaching, teachers, curricula
General science and technology matters
Policy sciences
Science and engineering education
Science, technology, communications
Teaching, teachers, curricula
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/947/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres947/BILLS-116hres947ih.pdf |
