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A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of the biennial USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, DC and designating April 21 through April 27, 2014, as "National Science and Technology Week".

Introduced: January 7, 2014 Introduced by: Coons, Christopher A. Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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Jan 7, 2014
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S83; text as passed Senate: CR S70)
Jan 7, 2014
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S83; text as passed Senate: CR S70)
Jan 7, 2014
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the support of the Senate for the goals and ideals of the USA Science & Engineering Festival to promote scholarship in science and an interest in scientific research and development as the cornerstones of innovation and competition in the United States.

Supports festivals, such as the USA Science & Engineering Festival, that focus on the importance of science and engineering to the daily lives of individuals in the United States through exhibits on topics that include human spaceflight, medicine, engineering, biotechnology, physics, and astronomy.

Congratulates all the individuals and organizations whose efforts will make possible the USA Science & Engineering Festival, highlighting the accomplishments of the United States in science and engineering.

Designates April 21-27, 2014, as National Science and Technology Week.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S83; text as passed Senate: CR S70)

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