119-hres349

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 349 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 349

Supporting the goals and ideals of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness 
 Month.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 April 24, 2025

 Mrs. Kim (for herself, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, and Mr. Kean) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
 on Education and Workforce

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 RESOLUTION

Supporting the goals and ideals of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness 
 Month.

Whereas mathematical and statistical research is ongoing, revealing new results 
 and applications every day in fields such as medicine, cybersecurity, 
 manufacturing, artificial intelligence, energy, biotechnology, and 
 business;
Whereas mathematics and statistics are important drivers of innovation in our 
 technical world;
Whereas education in the mathematical and statistical sciences is foundational 
 and serves as a connecting fabric for all advances in science and 
 engineering;
Whereas science and engineering are becoming increasingly computational and 
 data-based, extending the need for quantitative, statistical, and 
 computational skills to all fields;
Whereas advances in mathematical and statistical sciences enable understanding 
 of complex systems and design of new technology, with implications for 
 societal challenges in health, defense, energy, transportation, and 
 other areas;
Whereas Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month began in 1986 as Mathematics 
 Awareness Week with a proclamation by President Ronald Reagan;
Whereas Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month is now held each year in 
 April with the goal to increase public understanding of and appreciation 
 for the mathematical and statistical sciences;
Whereas participation by United States women, Blacks or African Americans, 
 American Indians or Alaska natives, and Hispanics or Latinos, as 
 percentages of PhD recipients in the mathematical sciences have 
 persistently been out of step with national demographics of 29 percent, 
 1.2 percent, 0 percent, and 2.8 percent, respectively, in 2022, as 
 reported by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics;
Whereas the sponsors of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month are working 
 together to transform the mathematical and statistical sciences 
 workforce through greater inclusion of women and underrepresented 
 minorities;
Whereas a more diverse mathematical sciences workforce would enhance the 
 mathematical sciences and also advance the national security and 
 economic interests of the country;
Whereas the sponsors of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month are working 
 together to maintain the United States global preeminence in the 
 mathematics and statistics;
Whereas engaging young students, parents, and educators in hands-on activities 
 inspires future generations of talent in the mathematical and 
 statistical sciences;
Whereas Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month activities are organized 
 across the country by college and university departments, institutional 
 public information offices, student groups, and related associations and 
 interest groups, and include a wide variety of workshops, competitions, 
 exhibits, festivals, lectures, and symposia; and
Whereas April is designated as Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month to 
 celebrate mathematics and statistics and the diverse researchers and 
 students in these fields who are contributing so much to furthering 
 discoveries and solving global problems: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) supports the goals and ideals of Mathematics and 
 Statistics Awareness Month to increase the visibility of 
 mathematics and statistics as fields of study and to 
 communicate the myriad benefits of education in mathematics and 
 statistics;

    (2) recognizes that mathematics and statistics underpin all 
 of the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and 
 mathematics), which are critical to the United States education 
 system and economic prosperity; and

    (3) celebrates the role that mathematics and statistics 
 play in the everyday lives of all Americans, including in our 
 technology, cybersecurity, news, games, literature, music, and 
 education.
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