HRES 548 · 114th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2016, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Introduced 2015-12-03· Sponsored by Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.(2015-12-03)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Supports the designation of Darwin Day (February 12, 2016, the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809). Recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats
Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5]CT
Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13]NY
Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]CA
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9]FL
Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]CA
Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25]NY
Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]CA
Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]CA
Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17]PA
Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]WI
Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]IL
Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]WA
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]CA
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]TN
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]CA
Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]CA
Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]IL
Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]WA
Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]NY