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Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2011, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Introduced: February 9, 2011 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Feb 10, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
Feb 9, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Feb 9, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E178)
Feb 9, 2011
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports the designation of February 12, 2011, the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809, as Darwin Day.

Recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.

What's happening now February 10, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Feb 18, 2011
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Feb 10, 2011
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 81: Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2011, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-81/
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"H. Res. 81: Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2011, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-81/.
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H. Res. 81, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-81/.
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