Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2024, as "National GIS Day".
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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AI Government Intelligence™H.Res.1583 is a House resolution from the 118th Congress expressing support for designating November 20, 2024, as "National GIS Day." The bill aims to recognize the importance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and its contributions to science, technology, and communications. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology but ultimately failed or expired without further action. No detailed legislative text or summary is provided, limiting the scope of analysis.
This resolution sought to officially recognize a day to highlight GIS technology but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without passage.
- The bill is a House resolution supporting the designation of November 20, 2024, as National GIS Day.
- It was referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on November 19, 2024.
- The resolution did not pass and is listed as failed or expired with no further legislative action recorded.
['Organizations and professionals involved in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)', 'Agencies and sectors utilizing GIS technology for science, technology, and communications', 'Educational and research institutions promoting GIS awareness']
['No funding or enforcement mechanisms are specified, so implementation relies on voluntary recognition.', 'Lack of detailed legislative text limits clarity on any formal obligations or activities tied to the designation.', 'As a non-binding resolution, it carries no legal authority or direct policy impact.']
The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the relevant committee overseeing science and technology issues. It reflects a common practice of designating days to recognize specific technologies or causes. The resolution did not progress beyond committee referral and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum or priority.
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['Increased public and institutional awareness of GIS technology through recognition events or educational activities.', 'Potential encouragement for organizations to promote GIS-related initiatives on or around the designated day.']
The resolution is non-binding and lacks detailed legislative text, limiting transparency on specific provisions or obligations. Its failure to advance beyond committee referral suggests minimal legislative impact. Monitoring similar resolutions can help track recognition trends for technology sectors but offers limited oversight challenges due to the absence of enforceable measures.
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