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H.Res. 472: Expressing support for designation of the week of October 11, 2015, through October 17, 2015, as "Earth Science Week".

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H.Res. 472: Expressing support for designation of the week of October 11, 2015, through October 17, 2015, as "Earth Science Week".

114th Congress · introduced 2015-10-08 · Science, Technology, Communications · Latest: 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.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2015-10-08 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
  4. Where it stands now: 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. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

What does this mean?

Official title

Expressing support for designation of the week of October 11, 2015, through October 17, 2015, as "Earth Science Week".

Plain summary

Supports the designation of Earth Science Week. Expresses strong support for the goals and ideals of Earth Science Week and its aims to increase understanding of and interest in earth science at the local, state, national, and international levels. Recognizes the importance of education and public outreach efforts to ensure the U.S. public gains a better understanding and appreciation for the impact of the earth sciences on their daily lives. Encourages K-12 students to participate in local, state, and national events in connection with Earth Science Week and to get involved in the celebration by exploring artistic and academic applications of earth science.

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

Expressing support for designation of the week of October 11, 2015, through October 17, 2015, as "Earth Science Week".

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] · 39 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Rick Larsen (D-WA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Paul Tonko (D-NY), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Bill Foster (D-IL), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Scott H. Peters (D-CA), William R. Keating (D-MA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Katherine M. Clark (D-MA), Mark Takano (D-CA), Adam Smith (D-WA)

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Words on this page, explained (2)
Resolution
A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote
A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong114-hres472 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong114 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong114