HRES 1056
109th Congress
House
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Earth sciences
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Hispanic Americans
Mathematics
Minorities
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Scientists
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Recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United States.
Introduced: September 28, 2006
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Became law
Oct 4, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research.
Sep 28, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Sep 28, 2006
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes efforts to educate, support, and provide hope for the Hispanic community, including efforts to: (1) honor outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United States at the annual National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala; and (2) organize a "Meet the Hispanic Scientist Day."
Congratulates Dr. Ines Cifuentes for being honored as the National Hispanic Scientist of the Year for 2006 by the Museum of Science & Industry, in recognition of her dedication to training science and mathematics educators and encouraging young students to study the earth sciences.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research.
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