Bill · H.Res. 147· House(119-HRES-147)
Expressing support for designation of the third Friday of every March, as "National FIRST Robotics Day".
- Introduced
- 2/21/2025
- Last activity
- 2/21/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Foster
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the third Friday of every March as National FIRST Robotics Day. It highlights how robotics helps teach science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts to the nation's youth. The text notes that robotics helps create a skilled workforce and contributes to economic recovery by creating new jobs and increasing worker safety. The House of Representatives resolves to support this designation and recognize the importance of the National Science Foundation's programs. It also encourages states and local educational agencies to fund afterschool robotics programs using specific existing federal funds. Finally, it encourages schools and educators to observe the day with activities that teach students about robotics, mathematics, and science.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would children be better off under this?+4
The bill promotes engaging STEM education and afterschool robotics programs for the Nation's youth.
Would students be better off under this?+4
The resolution supports the expansion of hands-on STEM learning and new pathways to STEM education.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
The resolution seeks to prepare the youth workforce for future 21st-century careers in STEM.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encouraging Afterschool Programs: The resolution encourages states and local educational agencies to fund afterschool robotics programs using funds made available by title IV, part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (found in resolved paragraph (3)). This could benefit students by providing them with hands-on STEM experiences and greater pathways toward STEM education without requiring a traditional 4-year degree.
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Promoting STEM Education: The text encourages schools and educators to observe National FIRST Robotics Day with appropriate activities that teach students about robotics and engage them in the study of mathematics and science (found in resolved paragraph (4)). This is positive because it aims to inspire the nation's youth to pursue STEM-related careers and helps build strong foundations for STEM literacy.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+4Good For Students+4Good For Young Adults+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+3Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- 10/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/21/2025
- Submitted in House
- 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
Sean CastenDemocrat · Illinois
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire