John Hickenlooper (D-CO)
A resolution expressing support for declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8924-8925)
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 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
- Scored +2
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution specifically aims to engage and inspire future students through math.
- Scored +2
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The bill notes that mathematics is critical to the economic prosperity of the United States.
- Scored +1
Would children be better off under this?
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
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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).
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Education and career inspiration: The national mathematics community works to engage students, parents, and educators in hands-on activities to inspire future talent (Preamble).
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Societal advancements: Advances in math and statistics enable the design of new technology to address challenges in health, defense, energy, and transportation (Preamble).
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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).
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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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The resolution specifically aims to engage and inspire future students through math. Would business owners be better off under this? — Math is noted as useful in business and manufacturing. Would children be better off under this? — The resolution aims to engage young students in math. Would farmers be better off under this? — The resolution mentions math applications in agriculture. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution promotes math as a field for future talent and careers.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill notes that mathematics is critical to the economic prosperity of the United States.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution aims to increase the visibility and engagement of mathematical sciences.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The resolution mentions math helps in weather prediction and disaster preparedness.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The resolution notes math applications in cybersecurity.
- 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