Honoring the career and research accomplishments of Frances E. Allen, the 2006 recipient of the A.M. Turing Award.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 May 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This resolution, introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Woolsey, would honor the career and research accomplishments of Frances E. Allen, who received the A.M. Turing Award in 2006. The resolution acknowledges her 45-year career at IBM, her fundamental contributions to program optimization, and her work in compiler design and machine architecture. It also highlights her role in encouraging women in computer science and her recognition as the first woman to receive the Turing Award.
The resolution affects the public perception and recognition of Frances Allen's contributions to computer science. It does not establish any new laws or programs, but rather serves as a statement of commendation from Congress. The bill was introduced in the House in March 2007 and has since been received in the Senate.
Following its reception in the Senate, the concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. If the committee takes action and the resolution is approved by the Senate, it will then become an official expression of Congress.
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Timeline
2 May 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 95 do?
- This resolution, introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Woolsey, would honor the career and research accomplishments of Frances E. Allen, who received the A.M. Turing Award in 2006. The resolution acknowledges her 45-year career at IBM, her fundamental contributions to program optimization, and her work in compiler design and machine architecture. It also highlights her role in encouraging women in computer science and her recognition as the first woman to receive the Turing Award. The resolution affects the public perception and recognition of Frances Allen's contributions to computer science. It does not establish any new laws or programs, but rather serves as a statement of commendation from Congress. The bill was introduced in the House in March 2007 and has since been received in the Senate. Following its reception in the Senate, the concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. If the committee takes action and the resolution is approved by the Senate, it will then become an official expression of Congress.
- Has H.Con.Res. 95 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 95. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 95?
- H.Con.Res. 95 was sponsored by Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] (D-CA), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 95?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (2 May 2007).
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