IV 

115TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 273 

Supporting the principles and goals of the March for Science taking place 

in Washington, DC, and cities all over the world on Earth Day, April 

22, 2017. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

APRIL 20, 2017 

Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. 

LIPINSKI, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. BERA, Ms. ESTY, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. 

BEYER, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. TONKO, 

Mr. FOSTER, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. HANABUSA, and Mr. CRIST) submitted 

the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, 

Space, and Technology 

RESOLUTION 

Supporting the principles and goals of the March for Science 

taking place in Washington, DC, and cities all over the 

world on Earth Day, April 22, 2017. 

Whereas science lays the foundation for our prosperity and 

drives our ability to create a better world for generations 

to come; 

Whereas science is a vital feature of an effective democracy, 

spurring innovation, critical thinking, increased understanding, and healthier lives for all our citizens; 


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Whereas science allows us to expand and revise our knowledge of our universe, inspiring our citizens and reminding 

us of our shared humanity; 

Whereas science is based on observing and questioning our 

world with openness, honesty, fairness, and integrity; 

Whereas the free exchange of scientific research and ideas 

benefits both the United States and the global community; 

Whereas well-funded and accurate science education both in 

and out of the classroom is necessary to encourage and 

support a new generation of scientists; 

Whereas diversity and inclusion in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) contributes to advancing the 

scientific enterprise through new perspectives and ideas; 

Whereas funding for scientific research and its applications 

must be supported through Federal funding in diverse 

disciplines and communities; 

Whereas knowledge and understanding gained through 

science can and should influence policy and help guide 

our long-term decisionmaking; 

Whereas the conduct, use, or teaching of science should not 

be influenced by political agendas and personal ideology; 

Whereas efforts to discredit the scientific consensus and restrict scientific discovery are ongoing; 

Whereas science, scientists, and evidence-based policymaking 

are under attack from budget cuts, censorship of researchers, suppression of scientific findings, and threats 

to dismantle Government agencies; and 

Whereas the March for Science reminds us to champion and 

defend science, scientific integrity, and scientific research 


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in our homes, our schools, our communities, and our Nation: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) supports the principles and goals of the 

3 March for Science; 

4 (2) affirms the need for evidence-based policy in 

5 the public interest; 

6 (3) calls upon our Government to support sci7 entific research and STEM education throughout 

8 our country; and 

9 (4) encourages the people of the United States 

10 to protect and defend the role of Science in their 

11 communities, in policy, and ultimately in the contin12 ued strength of our Nation. 

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