House Simple Resolution 947
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2020, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 1, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
947
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution (1) supports the designation of a National Day of Reason; and (2) encourages all citizens, residents, and visitors to focus on the central importance of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to resolving social problems and promoting human welfare.
May 1, 2020
05/01/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
05/01/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:47 PM