Title: 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.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Supports the principles and goals of the March for Science and affirms the need for evidence-based policy in the public interest.
Urges the government to support scientific research and science, technology, engineering, and math education throughout the country.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 273 Introduced in House (IH)]

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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.


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                    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

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                               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;
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 in our homes, our schools, 
        our communities, and our Nation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the principles and goals of the March for 
        Science;
            (2) affirms the need for evidence-based policy in the 
        public interest;
            (3) calls upon our Government to support scientific 
        research and STEM education throughout our country; and
            (4) encourages the people of the United States to protect 
        and defend the role of Science in their communities, in policy, 
        and ultimately in the continued strength of our Nation.
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