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

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1529 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1529

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


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 1, 2024

Ms. Ross submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
               Committee on Oversight and Accountability

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                               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
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the goals and 
ideals of ``National Science Day''.
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