Commemorating the National Science Foundation's 75th anniversary.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 May 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
H.Res. 417 is a commemorative resolution marking the 75th anniversary of the National Science Foundation (NSF), which Congress established in 1950. The resolution does not create any new law, program, or funding; it formally recognizes the NSF's history and expresses the House's support for its continued work. It cites the NSF's role in funding research across all 50 states and 14 U.S. territories, supporting scientists whose work has contributed to developments such as the internet, MRI technology, 3-D printing, artificial intelligence, gravitational-wave detection, and LASIK surgery, and notes that the agency supports roughly 350,000 researchers, students, teachers, and entrepreneurs annually.
The resolution primarily affects public perception and congressional record rather than any specific group's legal rights or obligations; it symbolically honors the NSF and its employees. It also states the House's reaffirmed commitment to supporting the NSF's future work, though it does not direct any funding or policy changes.
The bill was introduced on May 15, 2025, by Rep. Donald Beyer along with several cosponsors, and has been referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. As a simple resolution, it would not become law even if passed and instead serves only as an expression of the House's position; its next step would be committee consideration and a possible floor vote.
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Timeline
15 May 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 417 do?
- H.Res. 417 is a commemorative resolution marking the 75th anniversary of the National Science Foundation (NSF), which Congress established in 1950. The resolution does not create any new law, program, or funding; it formally recognizes the NSF's history and expresses the House's support for its continued work. It cites the NSF's role in funding research across all 50 states and 14 U.S. territories, supporting scientists whose work has contributed to developments such as the internet, MRI technology, 3-D printing, artificial intelligence, gravitational-wave detection, and LASIK surgery, and notes that the agency supports roughly 350,000 researchers, students, teachers, and entrepreneurs annually. The resolution primarily affects public perception and congressional record rather than any specific group's legal rights or obligations; it symbolically honors the NSF and its employees. It also states the House's reaffirmed commitment to supporting the NSF's future work, though it does not direct any funding or policy changes. The bill was introduced on May 15, 2025, by Rep. Donald Beyer along with several cosponsors, and has been referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. As a simple resolution, it would not become law even if passed and instead serves only as an expression of the House's position; its next step would be committee consideration and a possible floor vote.
- Has H.Res. 417 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 417. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 417?
- H.Res. 417 was sponsored by Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA), with 24 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 417?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (15 May 2025).
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