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A resolution expressing the support for the designation of February 12, 2017, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Introduced: February 10, 2017 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 S1091-1092)
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports the designation of Darwin Day.

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 February 10, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1091-1092)

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All 2 Democratic 2
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Apr 6, 2017
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Feb 10, 2017
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 59: A resolution expressing the support for the designation of February 12, 2017, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-59/
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"S. Res. 59: A resolution expressing the support for the designation of February 12, 2017, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-59/.
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S. Res. 59, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-59/.
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[S. Res. 59: A resolution expressing the support for the designation of February 12, 2017, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-59/)
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