119-sres175

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 175 Agreed to Senate

    (ATS) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 175

Recognizing April 14, 2025, as ``World Quantum Day'', and commemorating 
 and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 April 10, 2025

 Mr. Young (for himself, Ms. Hassan, and Ms. Cantwell) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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 RESOLUTION

Recognizing April 14, 2025, as ``World Quantum Day'', and commemorating 
 and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.

Whereas quantum physics describes nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic 
 particles;
Whereas ``World Quantum Day'' is celebrated by scientists in more than 70 
 countries to promote public understanding of quantum science and 
 technology around the world;
Whereas the United States has recognized quantum information science, 
 engineering, and technology as a key technology area for economic 
 competition;
Whereas quantum information science, engineering, and technology can solve 
 problems that current technologies and computing methods cannot;
Whereas quantum physics helps us to understand and develop technologies critical 
 to everyday life, such as GPS, semiconductors, and lasers;
Whereas quantum information science, engineering, and technology may be able to 
 make transformative breakthroughs in fields as varied as logistics, 
 material sciences, and life sciences;
Whereas quantum information science is a multidisciplinary field, bridging 
 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (referred to in this 
 preamble as ``STEM'');
Whereas STEM is a critical part of education for children, and aptitude in STEM 
 is essential for a knowledge-based society and for economic competition;
Whereas the United States needs to reinforce STEM education for all students in 
 order to better prepare children for future careers in emerging 
 technologies, including quantum, to succeed in a 21st-century economy;
Whereas STEM can be a fun and interesting part of education for children, and 
 learning about quantum principles of superposition and entanglement can 
 be an engaging way to teach children and attract children to study STEM;
Whereas 2025 marks 100 years since the inception of quantum mechanics, and the 
 United Nations has proclaimed 2025 as the ``International Year of 
 Quantum Science and Technology'';
Whereas the Planck constant is a fundamental constant governing quantum physics, 
 which is used to define universal measurements such as the kilogram; and
Whereas the rounded first significant digits of the Planck constant are 4.14, 
 and thus April 14 of each year is internationally recognized as ``World 
 Quantum Day'': Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the Senate--

    (1) recognizes April 14, 2025, as ``World Quantum Day'';

    (2) supports the goals of World Quantum Day to recognize 
 and celebrate the role that quantum physics plays in our daily 
 lives; and

    (3) encourages schools and educators to observe World 
 Quantum Day with appropriate activities that teach students 
 about quantum physics and engage students in the study of 
 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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