House Simple Resolution 259
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Expressing support for designation of the third Friday of every March, as "National FIRST Robotics Day".
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 19, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
259
Congress
117
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution supports the designation of a National FIRST Robotics Day and its celebration around the United States.
The resolution also encourages states and local educational agencies to fund after-school robotics programs.
Finally, the resolution encourages schools and educators to observe the day with activities that teach students about robotics and engage them with the study of mathematics and science.
March 19, 2021
03/19/2021
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
03/19/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:55 PM