Expressing support for the designation of March 26, 2026, as "National Science Appreciation Day".
Sponsored By: Representative Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
Introduced
Summary
Designates March 26, 2026, as National Science Appreciation Day to recognize American scientific achievements. The resolution would express support for a day honoring science, noting Dr. Jonas Salk's 1953 announcement of a polio vaccine and that STEM jobs make up about 24 percent of the United States economy with roughly 36.8 million workers. It cites science and technology's role in health, agriculture, infrastructure, and jobs, highlights artificial intelligence as an opportunity, and names multiple federal agencies that rely on a scientific workforce.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
NC • D
Cosponsors
Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]
GA • R
Sponsored 3/26/2026
Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]
RI • D
Sponsored 3/26/2026
Bonamici
OR • D
Sponsored 4/14/2026
Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]
NC • D
Sponsored 4/14/2026
Rep. Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18]
TX • D
Sponsored 4/14/2026
Obernolte
CA • R
Sponsored 4/20/2026
Lofgren
CA • D
Sponsored 4/22/2026
Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
MI • D
Sponsored 5/12/2026
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