H.Res. 290 (112th): Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is imperative that the United States creates a clear vision and goal to be the world leader in innovation, science, technology, engineering, and math to ensure the continued strength, growth, and vitality of this Nation.

Introduced:
Jun 01, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Chaka Fattah [D-PA2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.Res. 45 on Jan 23, 2013. See H.Res. 45 for current action on this subject.

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Res. stands for House simple resolution.

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Status

This resolution was introduced on June 1, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 01, 2011
Referred to Committee Jun 01, 2011
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3D) (show)
Committees

House Science, Space, and Technology

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Last updated Jun 01, 2011.
3 pages

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6/1/2011--Introduced.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it must:
(1) create a clear vision and goal for the United States to be the world leader in innovation and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM),
(2) ensure that at least 3% of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) is dedicated to research and development,
(3) encourage more students to study math and science, and
(4) recognize that the resilient U.S. spirit will carry us through the current challenges we face to once again be the clear leader in innovation, research, and development.

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