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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Oct 10, 2004
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the World Year of Physics, as designated by the General Assembly of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics. Encourages: (1) the people of the United States to observe such Year as a special occasion for giving impetus to education and research in physics; (2) the Secretary of Energy, all science-related organizations, the private sector, and the media to highlight and give enhanced recognition to the role of physics in social, cultural, and economic development; and (3) the Secretary and all people involved in physics education and research to take additional steps to ensure that support for physics continues and that physics studies continue to attract an adequate number of students. Calls on the Secretary to lead and coordinate Federal activities to commemorate the World Year of Physics.
People & committees
Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D–NM
Legislative record
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Held at the desk.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11184-11185; text as passed Senate: CR S11185)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11184-11185; text as passed Senate: CR S11185)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 742.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-704.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7842-7843)
Introduced in Senate
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