Todd Young (R-IN)
A resolution recognizing April 14, 2025, as "World Quantum Day", and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.
A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2572-2573)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
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.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes April 14, 2025, as ``World Quantum Day''. It aims to commemorate and support the goals of this international day. The resolution highlights how quantum physics is used in everyday technologies like GPS, semiconductors, and lasers. It also notes that quantum science can lead to breakthroughs in fields such as logistics, material sciences, and life sciences. Finally, it encourages the observation of this day through educational activities.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution seeks to engage children in STEM education through scientific observation.
- Scored +2
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution promotes educational engagement and future career preparation for students.
- Scored +1
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Preparing students for future careers in emerging technologies benefits young adults.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Engagement in STEM Education: The resolution encourages schools and educators to use World Quantum Day to teach students about quantum physics and engage them in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (Section 3). This could help attract children to study STEM fields, which is considered essential for a knowledge-based society.
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Economic Preparation: By reinforcing STEM education, the resolution aims to better prepare children for future careers in emerging technologies to succeed in a 21st-century economy (Preamble).
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Advancement of Critical Technologies: The text notes that quantum information science can solve problems that current technologies cannot and can lead to breakthroughs in logistics, material sciences, and life sciences (Preamble).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution seeks to engage children in STEM education through scientific observation. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution promotes educational engagement and future career preparation for students. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Preparing students for future careers in emerging technologies benefits young adults.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Focusing on quantum technology and STEM is viewed as essential for economic competition and growth. Is this likely to create jobs? — The promotion of STEM education aims to prepare the workforce for future careers in emerging technologies.
- 4/10/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2572-2573)
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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