HR 3639
115th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
General science and technology matters
National Science Foundation
Research administration and funding
Science and engineering education
Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2017
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Committees of jurisdiction
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