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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 11 through April 17, 2016, as "National Science and Technology Week".

Introduced: April 4, 2016 Introduced by: Coons, Christopher A. Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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Apr 4, 2016
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1642-1643; text as passed Senate: CR S1642-1643)
Apr 4, 2016
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1642-1643; text as passed Senate: CR S1642-1643)
Apr 4, 2016
Introduced in Senate
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the USA Science & Engineering Festival to promote scholarship in science and an interest in scientific research and development.

Supports a festival, such as the USA Science & Engineering Festival, that focuses on the importance of science and engineering to the daily life of each individual in the United States through exhibits on topics including human spaceflight, medicine, engineering, biotechnology, physics, and astronomy.

Designates April 11-17, 2016, as National Science and Technology Week.

What's happening now April 4, 2016

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1642-1643; text as passed Senate: CR S1642-1643)