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H.R. 3639 (115th)

Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2017

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Introduced

1 August 2017

Last action

22 May 2018 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

Sponsors

Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13], Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]

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Summary

Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2017 This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish the position of Science Laureate of the United States to honor the service of scientists. The NSF shall appoint a Science Laureate from three individuals to be nominated each year by the National Academy of Sciences on the basis of merit, particularly the ability to foster public awareness and interest in science and to provide ongoing significant scientific contributions. Each Science Laureate shall engage the public to increase public awareness about science and is encouraged to continue his or her scientific work.

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Timeline

  1. 1 August 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 August 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 August 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 May 2018

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

    Source: Committee

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