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HRES 1055 111th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Advanced technology and technological innovations Commemorative events and holidays Elementary and secondary education Higher education Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Science and engineering education

Supporting the designation of National Robotics Week as an annual event.

Introduced: February 2, 2010 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Mar 9, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 9, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1177-1178)
Mar 9, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1177-1178)
Mar 9, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1055.
Mar 9, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1177-1180)
Mar 9, 2010
Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 23, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Feb 2, 2010
Referred to House Education and Labor
Feb 2, 2010
Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 2, 2010
Referred to House Science and Technology
Feb 2, 2010
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the designation of National Robotics Week (NRW) as an annual event.

Encourages institutions of higher education and companies which utilize robotics technology to hold open houses during NRW.

Encourages science museums to organize events and demonstrations during NRW that help to educate and engage the public on the importance of robotics technology.

Encourages schools, clubs, and organizations to hold open houses, organize local competitions, and demonstrate student activities related to the field of robotics technology.

Encourages activities that advance the use of robotics to revolutionize the way fundamental science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are taught in the classroom and that highlight the success that robotics competitions organized by groups such as For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) are having in inspiring students to pursue STEM-related careers.

Affirms the growing importance of robotics technology and supports all other efforts to increase national awareness of it and its impact on the future of the nation.

What's happening now March 9, 2010

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Bill text 2 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4 Republican 1
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Feb 26, 2010
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Feb 2, 2010
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Feb 2, 2010
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Feb 2, 2010
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Feb 2, 2010
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1055: Supporting the designation of National Robotics Week as an annual event.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1055/
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