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HRES 376 · in committee · symbolic

Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2025, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

What this bill does

  • This resolution designates May 4, 2025, as a 'National Day of Reason' to promote critical thinking and the scientific method.
  • The resolution encourages all Americans to recognize reason and free inquiry as important for solving social problems.
  • As a resolution, this has no direct cost or enforcement mechanism beyond promoting awareness.

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    How might promoting a 'National Day of Reason' alongside existing religious and cultural observances affect citizens with different worldviews?

  2. 02

    What specific activities or educational initiatives does the resolution propose to encourage critical thinking and scientific inquiry on May 4th?

  3. 03

    Since this resolution has no enforcement mechanism, what measurable outcomes would indicate success in advancing reason and free inquiry?

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Jamie Raskin

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-05-01 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  2. 2025-05-01 · IntroReferral

    Submitted in House

  3. 2025-05-01 · IntroReferral

    Submitted in House

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