Pete Aguilar (D-CA)
Expressing support for the designation of November 19, 2025, as "National GIS Day".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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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
- Scored +4
Would students be better off under this?
The bill emphasizes that GIS technology is used in classrooms to engage students in STEM learning.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill notes that the geospatial technologies sector is a high-growth industry.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to grow the economy?
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.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Shared Data: The bill notes that GIS provides shared and trusted geospatial data, services, and applications for the public, private enterprise, and government agencies. This can help various groups meet their specific mission needs.
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Addressing Societal Issues: GIS is used to investigate and address a variety of issues, including local, global, past, present, and potential future issues identified through modeling.
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Educational Advancement: The text states that GIS and related technologies are used in classrooms to engage students in STEM learning and serve as an interdisciplinary tool for students, teachers, and researchers.
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Economic Growth: The resolution mentions that GIS fosters competition within the geospatial technologies sector, which is a high-growth industry, and encourages its use to drive economic growth for the people of the United States and the world.
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The resolution encourages the use of GIS technology to drive economic growth for the people of the United States. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill notes that the geospatial technologies sector is a high-growth industry. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill highlights how GIS provides shared and trusted geospatial data for use by private enterprise.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The bill emphasizes that GIS technology is used in classrooms to engage students in STEM learning. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill notes that GIS fosters competition and provides data services for private enterprise.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution highlights the use of GIS as an interdisciplinary tool for researchers and universities.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill notes that GIS is essential for operations and decision making in government agencies and local communities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill describes how GIS facilitates the sharing of geographic data through online portals and web services.
- 11/18/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California