HRES 1108 United States House · 118th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.

This resolution (HRES 1108) is a symbolic statement by the House of Representatives expressing support for science diplomacy. It does not create new law but urges the Secretary of State to take specific actions, including establishing a Science and Technology Advisory Board, elevating the Science and Technology Adviser's role, and improving recruitment of technical experts within the State Department. The resolution emphasizes how scientific collaboration - like projects at CERN and SESAME - helps address global challenges and strengthen international partnerships. It directly affects the Department of State's foreign policy operations by calling for modernizing its science and technology capabilities.
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