Expressing support for designation of the third Friday of every March, as "National FIRST Robotics Day". | ChamberLight
Bills · HRES 147
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 147Science, Technology, Communications
Expressing support for designation of the third Friday of every March, as "National FIRST Robotics Day".
INTRO FEB 21· LAST ACTION FEB 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it seeks to raise public awareness and appreciation for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, particularly robotics, which are seen as crucial for the nation's future economy and innovation. By designating a national day, it creates a focal point for communities, schools, and families to engage with STEM education and robotics.
If this resolution passes, it could encourage more schools to integrate robotics into their curriculum or afterschool activities, potentially sparking interest in STEM careers among young people. If it doesn't pass, the push for a dedicated national day would lose this official congressional backing, potentially resulting in less coordinated public attention to robotics and STEM education on a specific day each year.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The House of Representatives officially supports designating the third Friday of every March as "National FIRST Robotics Day."
This provision creates a symbolic national day dedicated to celebrating robotics and STEM education, aiming to increase public awareness.
PROVISION 02
The resolution recognizes the ongoing importance of math and science education programs run by the National Science Foundation.
This highlights and validates the continued federal commitment to foundational STEM education initiatives.
PROVISION 03
It encourages states and local school districts to use existing federal funds from the Every Student Succeeds Act to pay for afterschool robotics programs.
This encourages the use of existing financial resources to directly support hands-on STEM learning opportunities for students.
PROVISION 04
It encourages schools and educators to celebrate "National FIRST Robotics Day" with activities that teach students about robotics and engage them in math and science.
This provision aims to foster local-level engagement and provide practical educational experiences for students.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill matters because it seeks to raise public awareness and appreciation for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, particularly robotics, which are seen as crucial for the nation's future economy and innovation. By designating a national day, it creates a focal point for communities, schools, and families to engage with STEM education and robotics.
If this resolution passes, it could encourage more schools to integrate robotics into their curriculum or afterschool activities, potentially sparking interest in STEM careers among young people. If it doesn't pass, the push for a dedicated national day would lose this official congressional backing, potentially resulting in less coordinated public attention to robotics and STEM education on a specific day each year.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The House of Representatives officially supports designating the third Friday of every March as "National FIRST Robotics Day."
This provision creates a symbolic national day dedicated to celebrating robotics and STEM education, aiming to increase public awareness.
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The resolution recognizes the ongoing importance of math and science education programs run by the National Science Foundation.
This highlights and validates the continued federal commitment to foundational STEM education initiatives.
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It encourages states and local school districts to use existing federal funds from the Every Student Succeeds Act to pay for afterschool robotics programs.
This encourages the use of existing financial resources to directly support hands-on STEM learning opportunities for students.
med
It encourages schools and educators to celebrate "National FIRST Robotics Day" with activities that teach students about robotics and engage them in math and science.
This provision aims to foster local-level engagement and provide practical educational experiences for students.
GLOSSARY
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Resolution
A formal statement of opinion or intent adopted by a legislative body, such as the House of Representatives, which does not become law or require the President's signature.
FIRST Robotics
An organization called 'For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology' that runs robotics competitions and programs for young people to promote STEM learning.
STEM
An acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, referring to these academic disciplines and career fields.
House of Representatives
One of the two chambers of the United States Congress, where representatives are elected from districts within states.
Local Educational Agencies
Public boards of education or other public authorities legally constituted within a State to have administrative control and direction of public elementary or secondary schools.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
A federal law passed in 2015 that governs K-12 public education policy, providing states with more flexibility in how they oversee schools and use federal funding for education programs.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
FEB 21, 25
Submitted in House
COMMITTEE
FEB 21, 25
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.