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

H. Res. 623 is a House resolution that expresses the sense of Congress in favor of science diplomacy and outlines steps for the U.S. Department of State to strengthen its use of science and technology in foreign policy. While non-binding and not creating new law, the resolution calls for specific organizational and policy changes designed to enhance the State Department’s ability to engage internationally through science and technology, modernize its capabilities, and recruit and train more technically skilled personnel. It cites examples of successful international scientific collaboration (CERN and SESAME) to illustrate how science can build peaceful, cooperative international relationships.