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A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2016, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Introduced: December 17, 2015 Introduced by: Blumenthal, Richard Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8796)
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports the designation of Darwin Day (February 12, 2016, the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809).

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 December 17, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8796)

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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jan 11, 2016
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 337: A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2016, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-337/
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"S. Res. 337: A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2016, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-337/.
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S. Res. 337, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-337/.
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[S. Res. 337: A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2016, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.](https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-337/)
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