III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 279
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
OCTOBER 29, 2003
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the significance of the anniversary of the Amer-
ican Association for the Advancement of Science Con-
gressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program, 
and reaffirming the commitment to support the use of 
science in governmental decisionmaking through such 
Program.
Whereas Congress hosted the American Association for the 
Advancement of Science’s (AAAS) first Congressional 
Science and Engineering Fellows 30 years ago in 1973; 
Whereas the AAAS Congressional Science and Engineering 
Fellowship Program was the first to provide an oppor-
tunity for Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers to learn 
about the policymaking process while bolstering the tech-
nical expertise available to Members of Congress and 
staff;
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Whereas Members of Congress hold the AAAS Congressional 
Science and Engineering Fellowship Program in high re-
gard for the substantial contributions that Fellows have 
made, serving both in personal offices and on committee 
staff; 
Whereas the Congress is increasingly involved in public policy 
issues of a scientific and technical nature and recognizes 
the need to develop additional in-house expertise in the 
areas of science and engineering; 
Whereas more than 800 individuals have held AAAS Con-
gressional Science and Engineering Fellowships since 
1973; 
Whereas the AAAS Congressional Science and Engineering 
Fellows represent the full range of physical, biological, 
and social sciences, and all fields of engineering; 
Whereas the AAAS Congressional Science and Engineering 
Fellows bring to the Congress new insights and ideas, ex-
tensive knowledge, and perspectives from a variety of dis-
ciplines; 
Whereas the AAAS Congressional Science and Engineering 
Fellows learn about legislative, oversight, and investiga-
tive activities through assignments that offer a wide 
array of responsibilities; 
Whereas AAAS Congressional Science and Engineering Fel-
lowships provide an opportunity for scientists and engi-
neers to transition into careers in government service; 
and 
Whereas many former AAAS Congressional Science and En-
gineering Fellows return to their disciplines and share 
knowledge with students and peers to encourage more
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scientists and engineers to participate in informing gov-
ernment processes: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the significance of the anniver-
sary of the American Association for the Advance-
ment of Science Congressional Science and Engi-
neering Fellowship Program; 
(2) acknowledges the value of 30 years of par-
ticipation by the American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science Congressional Science and En-
gineering Fellows; and 
(3) reaffirms its commitment to support the use 
of science in governmental decisionmaking through 
the American Association for the Advancement of 
Science Congressional Science and Engineering Fel-
lowship Program.
Passed the House of Representatives October 28, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.