HR 4176 · 113th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-03-06· Sponsored by Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.(2014-03-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2014 - Establishes the position of Science Laureate of the United States. Requires the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to appoint a Science Laureate on the basis of merit, particularly the ability of such individual to foster and enhance public awareness and interest in science and to provide ongoing significant scientific contributions. Encourages each Science Laureate to continue his or her scientific work and directs the NAS to facilitate his or her duties. Limits the term of a Science Laureate to one year.…

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Cosponsors (19)

18 Democrats1 Republican