S.Res. 562: A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week".

114th Congress · introduced 2016-09-15 · Science, Technology, Communications · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Where it came from: introduced 2016-09-15 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week".

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the designation of the week of October 9-15, 2016, as Earth Science Week. Expresses strong support for the goals and ideals of Earth Science Week to increase understanding of and interest in the earth sciences at the local, state, national, and international levels. Recognizes the importance of education and public outreach efforts to ensure that the people of the United States gain a better understanding of 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 the earth sciences.

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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Official text

A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week".

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)

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Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] · 10 cosponsors

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Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Gary C. Peters (D-MI), Angus S. King, Jr. (I-ME), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Martin Heinrich (D-NM)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] reported raising $1.4 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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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

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)
Congress.gov
Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-114sres562.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/114/sres>

Record fed-us-cong114-sres562 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong114 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong114