Bill · H.Res. 922· House(119-HRES-922)
Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2025, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".
- Introduced
- 12/3/2025
- Last activity
- 12/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Foster
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 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 December 3, 2025, as the "National Day of 3D Printing." It highlights additive manufacturing as a process that builds components in layers to increase efficiency and reduce waste. The text notes that 3D printing has grown exponentially and has widespread applications across many industries. It further suggests that this technology could reshape manufacturing by decreasing production costs for small businesses and local manufacturers. Finally, the resolution recognizes the economic impact of this technology and encourages its promotion and celebration.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The resolution states that 3D printing has the potential to decrease the cost of producing goods for small businesses and local manufacturers.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The resolution explicitly states that 3D printing can decrease the cost of producing goods for small businesses.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+4
The bill notes that 3D printing can reshape manufacturing and increase innovation across multiple industries.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Efficiency and Reduced Waste: The process of building objects layer by layer can greatly reduce waste compared to traditional manufacturing techniques. (Whereas clause regarding 3D printing creating objects layer by layer)
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Lower Costs for Small Businesses: 3D printing has the potential to decrease the cost of producing goods for small businesses and local manufacturers. (Whereas clause regarding reshaping manufacturing)
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Faster Product Development: Innovation is expected to increase because 3D printing reduces the time needed for product development and market launch. (Whereas clause regarding increased innovation)
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Industry-Wide Applications: The technology has widespread applications that can benefit various sectors including home construction, biotechnology, the automotive sector, aerospace, medicine, consumer electronics, and defense. (Whereas clause regarding widespread applications)
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Enhanced Digital Capabilities: Public-private partnerships can develop enhanced digital capabilities to design and test new products while reducing costs across various industries. (Whereas clause regarding public-private partnerships)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Improves Economic Growth+4Increases Job Creation+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Rural Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Roads And Bridges+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 12/3/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Haley StevensDemocrat · Michigan
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Mark TakanoDemocrat · California