SRES 562 114th Congress Senate Science, Technology, Communications Commemorative events and holidays Earth sciences Elementary and secondary education Science and engineering education

A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week".

Introduced: September 15, 2016 Introduced by: Murkowski, Lisa Republican · Alaska See on congress.gov

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Sep 28, 2016

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Sep 28, 2016

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Sep 28, 2016

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6197)

Sep 28, 2016

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6197)

Sep 15, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5848-5849)

Sep 15, 2016

Introduced in Senate

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the designation of the week of October 9-15, 2016, as Earth Science Week.

Expresses strong support for the goals and ideals of Earth Science Week to increase understanding of and interest in the earth sciences at the local, state, national, and international levels.

Recognizes the importance of education and public outreach efforts to ensure that the people of the United States gain a better understanding of and appreciation for the impact of the earth sciences on their daily lives.

Encourages K-12 students to participate in local, state, and national events in connection with Earth Science Week and to get involved in the celebration by exploring artistic and academic applications of the earth sciences.

What's happening now September 28, 2016

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Related & companion bills 1

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Cosponsors 8

Cantwell, Maria

Washington · Sep 15, 2016

Capito, Shelley Moore

West Virginia · Sep 15, 2016

Cassidy, Bill

Louisiana · Sep 15, 2016

Heinrich, Martin

New Mexico · Sep 15, 2016

Hirono, Mazie K.

Hawaii · Sep 15, 2016

King, Angus S., Jr.

Maine · Sep 15, 2016

Markey, Edward J.

Massachusetts · Sep 15, 2016

Peters, Gary C.

Michigan · Sep 15, 2016

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APA

U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 562: A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week".. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-562/

MLA

"S. Res. 562: A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week".." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-562/.

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S. Res. 562, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-562/.

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[S. Res. 562: A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week".](https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-562/)