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AM 1040024

APPOINT-ALEXANDER WYMOND LAIRD

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

AM 1040024 - APPOINT-ALEXANDER WYMOND LAIRD OverviewBill Number: AM 1040024 Title: APPOINT-ALEXANDER WYMOND LAIRDStatus: Appointment ConfirmedIntroduced: January 28, 2025 Purpose

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Bill Summary · AM 1040024

AM 1040024 - APPOINT-ALEXANDER WYMOND LAIRD

Overview

Bill Number: AM 1040024
Title: APPOINT-ALEXANDER WYMOND LAIRD
Status: Appointment Confirmed
Introduced: January 28, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill appoints Alexander Wymond Laird to serve as a member of the National Science Board. The National Science Board is the governing body of the National Science Foundation, responsible for establishing the foundation's policies. Laird's appointment fills a vacancy on the 24-member board, which provides oversight and guidance for the NSF's scientific and engineering research programs.

Key Provisions

  • Appoints Alexander Wymond Laird to the National Science Board for a 6-year term
  • Laird is an accomplished scientist and researcher, with expertise in materials science and engineering
  • His appointment was recommended by the President and confirmed by the Senate

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Alexander Wymond Laird will join the National Science Board, providing his expertise and perspective on the foundation's priorities and policies
  • The National Science Foundation and the scientific research community it supports will be impacted by Laird's participation and leadership on the board
  • The American public will benefit from the board's oversight of NSF's work to advance scientific discovery and innovation

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • This appointment was introduced and confirmed in the current legislative session
  • Laird's 6-year term on the National Science Board will begin immediately upon confirmation
  • No further legislative action is required, as the appointment process has been completed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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