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A resolution designating February 12, 2020, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science to the betterment of humanity.

Introduced: February 11, 2020 Introduced by: Blumenthal, Richard Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution designates February 12, 2020, as Darwin Day.

Also, the resolution recognizes the importance of science to the bettering of humanity.

Finally, the resolution recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol for celebrating science, the achievements of reason, and the advancement of human knowledge.

What's happening now February 11, 2020

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S993)

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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Feb 11, 2020
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Feb 11, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 495: A resolution designating February 12, 2020, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science to the betterment of humanity.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SRES-495/
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"S. Res. 495: A resolution designating February 12, 2020, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science to the betterment of humanity.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SRES-495/.
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S. Res. 495, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SRES-495/.
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