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HR 4176 113th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications General science and technology matters Research administration and funding Science and engineering education

Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2014

Introduced: March 6, 2014 Introduced by: Lofgren, Zoe Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Mar 11, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Mar 6, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 6, 2014
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2014 - Establishes the position of Science Laureate of the United States.

Requires the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to appoint a Science Laureate on the basis of merit, particularly the ability of such individual to foster and enhance public awareness and interest in science and to provide ongoing significant scientific contributions.

Encourages each Science Laureate to continue his or her scientific work and directs the NAS to facilitate his or her duties.

Limits the term of a Science Laureate to one year.

What's happening now March 11, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 1891 Related bill Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2013
  • S 899 Related bill Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2013
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 13
All 13 Democratic 4
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Mar 6, 2014
CAPUANO, MICHAEL
· Mar 6, 2014
Collins, Chris
· Mar 6, 2014
Delaney, John
· Mar 6, 2014
Esty, Elizabeth
· Mar 6, 2014
LEWIS, JOHN
· Mar 6, 2014
Lipinski, Daniel
· Mar 6, 2014
 D
Peters, Scott H.
California · Mar 6, 2014
Polis, Jared
· Mar 6, 2014
Shea-Porter, Carol
· Mar 6, 2014
SLAUGHTER, LOUISE
· Mar 6, 2014
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Takano, Mark
California · Mar 6, 2014
 D
Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Mar 6, 2014
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