Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Science Day".

Bill: 118-hres-1529
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
Introduced: 2024-10-01
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action: action_date: 2024-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Summaries:
action_date: 2024-10-01
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Science Day. </p>

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1529 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2024 Ms. Ross submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as National Science Day .

Whereas scientific research leads to knowledge, products, and processes that continually improve many sectors such as technology, economics, manufacturing, education, health and health care, transportation, defense, agriculture, animal welfare, commerce, and others; Whereas at least 18 government departments and agencies rely on a scientifically trained workforce including— (1) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (2) the Food and Drug Administration; (3) the Environmental Protection Agency; (4) the Department of Agriculture; (5) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; (6) the National Centers for Environmental Information; (7) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (8) the National Science Foundation; (9) the Department of Energy; (10) the National Institutes of Health; (11) the Department of Education; (12) the Defense Technical Information Center; (13) the Department of Commerce; (14) the United States Forest Service; (15) the Department of Homeland Security; (16) the United States Geological Survey; (17) the Department of Transportation; and (18) the Fish and Wildlife Service; Whereas the United States science and engineering workforce is employed across all sectors and is foundational to the Nation’s knowledge-based economy; Whereas more than 7,000,000 Americans work in science and engineering, and over 17,000,000 Americans are part of the skilled technical workforce in occupations employing science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; Whereas scientists play a vital role in keeping the United States and the world safe, as with the recent development and deployment of the COVID–19 vaccine; Whereas many people do not know about the accomplishments that the Nation’s scientists have achieved which impact their daily lives and help to protect and keep all Americans safe and secure; Whereas the percentage of historically underrepresented groups in the science and engineering workforce demographic is growing, strengthening the United States economy; and Whereas a National Science Day would provide an opportunity to recognize and celebrate American scientific achievements and inspire the next generation to continue this honorable and vital tradition: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of National Science Day .