Supporting the designation of National Robotics Week as an annual event.

Bill: 111-hres-1055
Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]
Introduced: 2010-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: 
Supports the designation of National Robotics Week (NRW) as an annual event.
 
Encourages institutions of higher education and companies which utilize robotics technology to hold open houses during NRW.
 
Encourages science museums to organize events and demonstrations during NRW that help to educate and engage the public on the importance of robotics technology. 
 
Encourages schools, clubs, and organizations to hold open houses, organize local competitions, and demonstrate student activities related to the field of robotics technology. 
 
Encourages activities that advance the use of robotics to revolutionize the way fundamental science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are taught in the classroom and that highlight the success that robotics competitions organized by groups such as For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) are having in inspiring students to pursue STEM-related careers.
 
Affirms the growing importance of robotics technology and supports all other efforts to increase national awareness of it and its impact on the future of the nation. 

action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Supports the designation of National Robotics Week (NRW) as an annual event.
 
Encourages institutions of higher education and companies which utilize robotics technology to hold open houses during NRW.
 
Encourages science museums to organize events and demonstrations during NRW that help to educate and engage the public on the importance of robotics technology. 
 
Encourages schools, clubs, and organizations to hold open houses, organize local competitions, and demonstrate student activities related to the field of robotics technology. 
 
Encourages activities that advance the use of robotics to revolutionize the way fundamental science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are taught in the classroom and that highlight the success that robotics competitions organized by groups such as For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) are having in inspiring students to pursue STEM-related careers.
 
Affirms the growing importance of robotics technology and supports all other efforts to increase national awareness of it and its impact on the future of the nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1177-1178)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1177-1178)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1055.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1177-1180)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Referred to House Education and Labor
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Referred to House Science and Technology
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in House