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A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2019, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Introduced: February 11, 2019 Introduced by: Blumenthal, Richard Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1168)
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution supports the designation of Darwin Day.

Also, the resolution 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 11, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1168)

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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All 2 Democratic 2
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Feb 11, 2019
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Feb 11, 2019
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 63: A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2019, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SRES-63/
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"S. Res. 63: A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2019, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SRES-63/.
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S. Res. 63, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SRES-63/.
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[S. Res. 63: A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2019, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SRES-63/)
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