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DemocratBill · H.Res. 890· House(119-HRES-890)

Expressing support for the designation of November 19, 2025, as "National GIS Day".

Rep. Aguilar
Age: 47 years
California
Introduced
11/18/2025
Last activity
11/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sponsored by
Pete Aguilar
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 1
Science, Technology, Communications
  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 resolution expresses support for designating November 19, 2025, as "National GIS Day." The measure highlights how Geographic Information System technology helps share geospatial data and maps. It notes that GIS is used by various groups to meet mission needs and advance the National Spatial Data Infrastructure. The resolution also points out how these technologies are used in education and to address societal issues. Ultimately, it encourages the continued use of GIS to drive economic growth and solve challenges.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Would students be better off under this?+4

    The bill emphasizes that GIS technology is used in classrooms to engage students in STEM learning.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+3

    The bill notes that the geospatial technologies sector is a high-growth industry.

  • Is this likely to grow the economy?+3

    The resolution encourages the use of GIS technology to drive economic growth for the people of the United States.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.