Bill · H.Res. 417· House(119-HRES-417)

Commemorating the National Science Foundation's 75th anniversary.

Age: 76 years

Virginia

Introduced: 5/15/2025
Last activity: 5/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sponsored by: Donald Beyer
Cosponsors: - 20 - 4

Science, Technology, Communications

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the National Science Foundation (NSF). It highlights the agency's history of promoting science, national health, prosperity, and national defense since 1950. The text notes that the NSF supports research and infrastructure across all 50 States and 14 territories. It also mentions the agency's role in catalyzing various technological advancements. Finally, the resolution commemorates the NSF and its employees while reaffirming a commitment to support the agency's work moving forward.

Yes· 3 of 10

Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The resolution reaffirms commitment to the NSF's role in driving scientific discovery.
Does this put more money into medical research?+5
The NSF is a primary driver of scientific research that advances national health.
Would students be better off under this?+4
The NSF provides significant support for students and researchers annually.