Nuclear physics Legislation - Federal Government

Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Bill Text
Honoring the life and achievements of John Archibald Wheeler and expressing condolences on his passing.

4/22/2008--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors the life and accomplishments of Professor John Archibald Wheeler, and expresses condolences on his passing.

Recognizes the profound importance of Dr. Wheeler's record as a pioneer in nuclear and theoretical physics and a long-time contributor to advancing mankind's understanding of the nature and workings of the universe.

Latest Action: 06/03/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

Bill Text
To establish a program for providing scholarships for nuclear science and nuclear engineering students, and for other purposes.

5/22/2008--Introduced.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to award at least 65 four-year grants per year to undergraduate institutions to fund scholarships for students majoring in nuclear science or nuclear engineering.

Requires the Secretary to provide Congress with recommendations for developing a robust nuclear workforce in this country.

Latest Action: 06/03/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

Bill Text
To establish a program for providing scholarships for nuclear science and nuclear engineering students, and for other purposes.

5/22/2008--Introduced.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to award at least 65 four-year grants per year to undergraduate institutions to fund scholarships for students majoring in nuclear science or nuclear engineering.

Requires the Secretary to provide Congress with recommendations for developing a robust nuclear workforce in this country.

Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Bill Text
Honoring the life and achievements of John Archibald Wheeler and expressing condolences on his passing.

4/22/2008--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors the life and accomplishments of Professor John Archibald Wheeler, and expresses condolences on his passing.

Recognizes the profound importance of Dr. Wheeler's record as a pioneer in nuclear and theoretical physics and a long-time contributor to advancing mankind's understanding of the nature and workings of the universe.