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
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Committees of jurisdiction
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