H.RES.566: Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2017, through October 10, 2017, as World Space Week and for the designation of the week of October 8, 2017, through October 14, 2017, as Earth Science Week.

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  • Introduced Oct. 10, 2017
  • Latest Major Action May 22, 2018

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Bill Summary

Expresses support for the designation of World Space Week and Earth Science Week. Recognizes the importance of: (1) international cooperation in space missions and outreach and education in advancing our knowledge and discovery of new worlds; and (2) education and public outreach efforts to ensure that the U.S. public gains a better understanding of, and appreciation for, the impact of the earth sciences on their daily lives.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
Oct. 10, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
Oct. 10, 2017

Introduced in the House by Jared Polis (D-Colo.)

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