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HRES 1529118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Science Day".

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Feb 4, 2025
Latest Action Date
Oct 1, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1529 from the 118th Congress expresses support for designating October 1 as "National Science Day." The resolution was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on October 1, 2024. The bill does not include detailed legislative text or provisions beyond the expression of support for this designation. It falls under the policy area of Science, Technology, and Communications. The resolution did not advance further and is currently listed as failed or expired.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1529 is a non-binding resolution supporting the recognition of October 1 as National Science Day, but it did not progress beyond committee referral and has expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution expresses support for designating October 1 as National Science Day.
  • It was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not advance.
  • The bill contains no detailed legislative text or funding provisions.
Who Benefits?

['Science and technology communities', 'Educational institutions promoting science awareness', 'General public interested in science outreach']

Potential Concerns

['No implementation mechanisms or funding are specified, limiting practical impact.', 'As a non-binding resolution, it does not create enforceable obligations.', "The resolution's failure to advance means no formal recognition was established."]

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. It aligns with efforts to promote science awareness but did not receive further legislative action and expired without passage.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['May raise public and institutional awareness of science through symbolic recognition.', 'Could encourage future legislative efforts to promote science education or observances.', 'Lack of formal recognition may limit impact on science outreach programs.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of full bill text and legislative provisions limits transparency about specific actions or funding related to the designation of National Science Day. The resolution's failure to advance beyond committee referral suggests limited legislative support or prioritization. Monitoring similar future resolutions could provide insight into evolving congressional support for science awareness initiatives.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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