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A resolution expressing support for declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States.

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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-18
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John W. Hickenlooper
John W. Hickenlooper
Democrat · CO · Senator
Votes with party: 58.0% (319 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8924-8925)

2025-12-18

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution would officially designate 2026 as the "Year of Math" in the United States to promote awareness and interest in mathematics education and careers. The declaration would likely encourage schools, businesses, and organizations to highlight math's importance through special events, programs, and initiatives throughout that year. It's a symbolic measure intended to boost public enthusiasm for math and science fields, particularly among students.

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Science, Technology, Communications

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 569 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 569 Expressing support for declaring 2026 the ``Year of Math'' in the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18, 2025 Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself and Mrs. Capito) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for declaring 2026 the ``Year of Math'' in the United States. Whereas research in the mathematical sciences is an exciting and active area of intellectual pursuit; Whereas education in the mathematical sciences is foundational and serves as a connecting fabric for all advances in science and engineering; 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 mathematical research yields applications every day in fields such as medicine, cybersecurity, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, energy, biotechnology, agriculture, weather prediction and disaster preparedness, and business; Whereas the national mathematics community is working together to maintain the global preeminence of the United States in the mathematics sciences; Whereas many, if not most, people in the United States have developed a negative relationship with math because math can be tough, but math is also fascinating, rewarding, and incredibly useful; Whereas the national mathematics community is working together to engage young students, parents, and educators in hands-on activities that will inspire future generations of talent in mathematics and all sciences; Whereas the International Congress of Mathematicians (referred to in this preamble as the ``ICM'') 2026 will be held in Philadelphia, from July 23 to July 30, 2026; Whereas the first ICM was held in 1897, and since 1900, ICMs have taken place every 4 years; Whereas only twice before has the United States been chosen as the host country for an ICM, the 11th in 1950 and the 20th in 1986, and hosting one is a source of pride for host country mathematicians and politicians; Whereas an ICM showcases what is going on in contemporary mathematics; Whereas the scientific prizes awarded by the International Mathematical Union are the highest distinctions in the mathematical world and are awarded every 4 years at the opening ceremony of the ICM, and the most famous is the Fields Medal, which was first awarded in 1936 and is considered the ``Nobel Prize'' of mathematics; and Whereas hosting the ICM 2026 provides a platform for the United States to declare 2026 the ``Year of Math'': Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) expresses support for the declaration of a ``Year of Math'' in the United States; (2) celebrates the United States being selected as host of the International Congress of Mathematicians 2026 and using this platform to increase the visibility of mathematical sciences as fields of study and to communicate the myriad benefits of education in mathematics and statistics; (3) recognizes that mathematics underpins all of the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines, which are critical to the national security and economic prosperity of the United States; and (4) celebrates the role that mathematics and statistics play in the everyday lives of all people of the United States, including in technology, news, games, literature, and music. <all>
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