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A bill to establish a position of Science Laureate of the United States, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1684| Senate 
| Updated: 8/1/2017
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2017 This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish the position of Science Laureate of the United States to honor the service of scientists. The NSF shall appoint a Science Laureate from three individuals to be nominated each year by the National Academy of Sciences on the basis of merit, particularly the ability to foster public awareness and interest in science and to provide ongoing significant scientific contributions. Each Science Laureate shall engage the public to increase public awareness about science and is encouraged to continue his or her scientific work.
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Timeline
Aug 1, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Aug 1, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 22, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3639
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
  • August 1, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 1, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 22, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3639
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3639: To establish a position of Science Laureate of the United States, and for other purposes.

A bill to establish a position of Science Laureate of the United States, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1684| Senate 
| Updated: 8/1/2017
Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2017 This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish the position of Science Laureate of the United States to honor the service of scientists. The NSF shall appoint a Science Laureate from three individuals to be nominated each year by the National Academy of Sciences on the basis of merit, particularly the ability to foster public awareness and interest in science and to provide ongoing significant scientific contributions. Each Science Laureate shall engage the public to increase public awareness about science and is encouraged to continue his or her scientific work.
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Timeline
Aug 1, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Aug 1, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 22, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3639
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
  • August 1, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 1, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 22, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3639
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3639: To establish a position of Science Laureate of the United States, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted