1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2017 . 2. Findings and recognition (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Scientific research and advancement has driven success in the United States and global success for centuries. (2) Scientific research has saved, improved, and extended lives, increased the standard of living, expanded economic opportunity, and advanced human understanding. (3) Such research holds the promise of continuing this progress, protecting the environment, creating jobs, growing the economy through innovative ideas and discoveries, and generally advancing all mankind. (4) People in the United States can benefit when scientific research is conducted and communicated in a transparent manner to better inform citizens about the nature and status of such research. (5) Scientific education is a critical element of preparing our Nation and our citizens for a technology-intensive future and ensuring that the United States remains the world leader in innovation and high-tech success. (6) A spokesperson who can embody, demonstrate, and articulate the importance and excitement of scientific research and education will help improve the current and future state of science to the benefit of all people in the United States. (b) Congressional recognition Congress recognizes that science contributes to the economic prosperity and general welfare of the United States, and that increasing the public’s awareness about the sciences will increase such benefits. Congress also recognizes that scientists who are both accomplished in their fields and who foster the public’s interest in science do a special service to the United States. 3. Establishment of Science Laureates of the United States (a) Position established The National Science Foundation shall establish the position of Science Laureate of the United States to honor the service of scientists. (b) Appointment by National Science Foundation The Science Laureate of the United States shall be appointed