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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 349· House(119-HRES-349)

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

Rep. Kim
Age: 64 years
California
Introduced
4/24/2025
Last activity
4/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by
Young Kim
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 2
Education
  1. Introduced
  2. 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 House Resolution supports the goals and ideals of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month. It aims to increase the visibility of these fields of study and communicate the benefits of education in mathematics and statistics. It also recognizes the importance of mathematics and statistics to STEM disciplines and celebrates their role in everyday life.

Potential Positive Impacts for People:

  • Increasing visibility of mathematics and statistics as fields of study (Resolved, (1)): This could encourage more students to pursue careers in these fields, potentially leading to increased job opportunities and a more skilled workforce.

  • Communicating the benefits of education in mathematics and statistics (Resolved, (1)): Highlighting the importance of these subjects could lead to increased investment in education and improved mathematical and statistical literacy among the general population.

  • Recognizing the importance of mathematics and statistics to STEM (Resolved, (2)): This acknowledgment could lead to greater support for STEM education and research, benefiting students, educators, and the economy as a whole.

  • Celebrating the role of mathematics and statistics in everyday life (Resolved, (3)): Raising awareness of the prevalence of these fields could increase public appreciation for their importance and impact on society.

  • Addressing underrepresentation (Whereas clauses regarding women and minorities): By acknowledging the disparity in representation, the resolution implicitly supports efforts to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce in mathematical sciences.

Potential Negative Impacts for People:

This resolution primarily expresses support and recognition, and does not appear to have any inherent negative impacts on people.

Yes· 3 of 19

  • Would students be better off under this?+4

    Directly supports the goals of increasing visibility and communicating the benefits of math and stats education.

  • Would children be better off under this?+3

    Inspires future generations of talent through engagement in hands-on mathematical activities.

  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3

    Encourages students to pursue higher education and careers in mathematics and statistics.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.