US SR495 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on February 11 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-11 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S993)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 11 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-11 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S993)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution designates February 12, 2020, as Darwin Day. Also, the resolution recognizes the importance of science to the bettering of humanity. Finally, the resolution recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol for celebrating science, the achievements of reason, and the advancement of human knowledge.
Title
A resolution designating February 12, 2020, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science to the betterment of humanity.
Sponsors
| Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] | Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] | Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-11 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S993) |
Same As/Similar To
HR123 (Related) 2019-02-11 - Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (text: CR S1218)
HR847 (Related) 2020-02-11 - Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
SR63 (Related) 2019-02-11 - Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1168)
HR847 (Related) 2020-02-11 - Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
SR63 (Related) 2019-02-11 - Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1168)
Subjects
Biological and life sciences
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics
Science, technology, communications
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics
Science, technology, communications
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/495/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres495/BILLS-116sres495is.pdf |
