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H.Res. 1310 (111th): Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the laser.
- Introduced:
- Apr 29, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
- Sponsor:
- Rep. Vernon Ehlers [R-MI3]
- Status:
- Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Res. stands for House simple resolution.
Library of Congress Summary
The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress.
5/4/2010--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the laser, and the need for continued support of scientific research to maintain America's future competitiveness.
House Republican Conference Summary
The summary below was written by the House Republican Conference, which is the caucus of Republicans in the House of Representatives.
This summary can be found at http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/2/hres1310.
Background
According to the resolution's findings, in 1960, Theodore H. Maiman constructed the first functioning laser at Hughes Research Laboratories in Malibu, California, and the laser was first operated on May 16, 1960.
Summary
H.Res. 1310 would resolve that the House of Representatives:
• "Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the laser; and
• "Recognizes the need for continued support of scientific research to maintain America's future competitiveness.
House Democratic Caucus Summary
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