Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2014
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 6, 2014)
Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2014 - Establishes the position of Science Laureate of the United States.
Requires the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to appoint a Science Laureate on the basis of merit, particularly the ability of such individual to foster and enhance public awareness and interest in science and to provide ongoing significant scientific contributions.
Encourages each Science Laureate to continue his or her scientific work and directs the NAS to facilitate his or her duties.
Limits the term of a Science Laureate to one year.
What just happenedMar 11, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 6, 2014
- Mar 11, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
- Mar 6, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Mar 6, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 6, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House