Bill · S.Res. 569· Senate(119-SRES-569)
A resolution expressing support for declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States.
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 12/18/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8924-8925)
- Sponsored by
- John Hickenlooper
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for declaring 2026 as the "Year of Math" in the United States. The proposal coincides with the United States hosting the International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia. It highlights how mathematical and statistical sciences are essential for technological design and solving societal challenges. The resolution aims to increase the visibility of mathematics as a field of study. It also seeks to communicate the many benefits of math education. Finally, it recognizes mathematics as a foundation for STEM disciplines and national prosperity.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would students be better off under this?+2
The resolution specifically aims to engage and inspire future students through math.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+2
The bill notes that mathematics is critical to the economic prosperity of the United States.
Would children be better off under this?+1
The resolution aims to engage young students in math.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Increased visibility of mathematical sciences: The resolution aims to use the platform of the International Congress of Mathematicians to increase visibility for these fields of study (Section 2).
-
Education and career inspiration: The national mathematics community works to engage students, parents, and educators in hands-on activities to inspire future talent (Preamble).
-
Societal advancements: Advances in math and statistics enable the design of new technology to address challenges in health, defense, energy, and transportation (Preamble).
-
Economic and security benefits: Mathematics is recognized as underpinning STEM disciplines which are critical to the national security and economic prosperity of the United States (Section 3).
-
Everyday utility: The resolution celebrates how mathematics and statistics play a role in the everyday lives of all people, including in technology, news, games, literature, and music (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Children+1Good For Farmers+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8924-8925)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia