United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 598 — Supporting the designation of National Robotics Week as an annual event.

Last action — Referred to House Education and the Workforce

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Summary

Supports the designation of National Robotics Week (NRW) as an annual event. Encourages institutions of higher education and companies which utilize robotics technology to hold open houses during NRW. Encourages science museums to organize events and demonstrations during NRW that help to educate and engage the public on the importance of robotics technology. Encourages schools, clubs, and organizations to hold open houses, organize local competitions, and demonstrate student activities related to the field of robotics technology. Encourages activities that advance the use of robotics to revolutionize the way fundamental science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are taught in the classroom and that highlight the success of robotics competitions. Affirms the growing importance of robotics technology and supports all efforts to increase national awareness of it.

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Action History

  1. Referred to House Education and the Workforce

  2. Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology

  3. Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 598 do?
Supports the designation of National Robotics Week (NRW) as an annual event. Encourages institutions of higher education and companies which utilize robotics technology to hold open houses during NRW. Encourages science museums to organize events and demonstrations during NRW that help to educate and engage the public on the importance of robotics technology. Encourages schools, clubs, and organizations to hold open houses, organize local competitions, and demonstrate student activities related to the field of robotics technology. Encourages activities that advance the use of robotics to revolutionize the way fundamental science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are taught in the classroom and that highlight the success of robotics competitions. Affirms the growing importance of robotics technology and supports all efforts to increase national awareness of it.
Who sponsors HRES 598?
HRES 598 is sponsored by Michael Doyle (D).
What is the current status of HRES 598?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 598?
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