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Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2017

Introduced: August 1, 2017 Introduced by: Lofgren, Zoe Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Aug 1, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Aug 1, 2017
Introduced in House
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Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2017

This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish the position of Science Laureate of the United States to honor the service of scientists.

The NSF shall appoint a Science Laureate from three individuals to be nominated each year by the National Academy of Sciences on the basis of merit, particularly the ability to foster public awareness and interest in science and to provide ongoing significant scientific contributions.

Each Science Laureate shall engage the public to increase public awareness about science and is encouraged to continue his or her scientific work.

What's happening now May 22, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 12
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Chu, Judy
California · Sep 13, 2017
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Peters, Scott H.
California · Aug 18, 2017
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Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Aug 1, 2017
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Aug 1, 2017
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Costa, Jim
California · Aug 1, 2017
 D
Foster, Bill
Illinois · Aug 1, 2017
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Aug 1, 2017
 D
Panetta, Jimmy
California · Aug 1, 2017
 D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Aug 1, 2017
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Aug 1, 2017
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Tonko, Paul
New York · Aug 1, 2017
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Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Aug 1, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3639: Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-3639/
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