United States · Resolution · SRES
S.Res. 562 (114th)
A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week".
Introduced
15 September 2016
Last action
28 September 2016 · Committee
Status
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsors
Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Subjects
Education
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
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 gains a better understanding 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.
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Timeline
15 September 2016
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5848-5849)
Source: IntroReferral
15 September 2016
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
28 September 2016
Passed
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
28 September 2016
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
28 September 2016
Discharge
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6197)
Source: Discharge
28 September 2016
Committee
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6197)
Source: Committee
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Agreed to Senate · 28 September 2016 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 15 September 2016 · Download file
Documents
6 official files
Agreed to Senate (text)
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Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 28 September 2016
Agreed to Senate (PDF)
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Passed Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 28 September 2016
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 15 September 2016
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Sponsors
- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] · I · Sponsor
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
- · sscm00 · Standing
Related records
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/562
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/114/sres/562
- us · 114-sres-562 · source updated 7 April 2025