Todd Young (R-IN)
A resolution recognizing April 14, 2026, as "World Quantum Day", and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.
A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1827; text: CR S1826)
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, 2026, as "World Quantum Day." It aims to commemorate and support the goals of World Quantum Day, which is celebrated by scientists in over 70 countries. The resolution highlights how quantum physics contributes to 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, the resolution encourages the use of this day to promote STEM education among students.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
The bill aims to attract children to study STEM fields through engaging quantum physics activities.
- Scored +2
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution promotes engaging ways for students to learn about science and prepare for future careers.
- Scored +1
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The focus on STEM education helps prepare students for future careers in emerging technologies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promotion of Science Understanding: The resolution supports the goals of World Quantum Day to celebrate how quantum physics plays a role in daily lives, such as with GPS, semiconductors, and lasers (Preamble).
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Educational Engagement: The resolution encourages schools and educators to use the day to teach students about quantum physics, which can be an engaging way to attract children to study STEM (Resolution, Section 3; Preamble).
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Economic and Career Preparation: By reinforcing STEM education, the resolution aims to better prepare children for future careers in emerging technologies and the 21st-century economy (Preamble).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned 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 bill aims to attract children to study STEM fields through engaging quantum physics activities. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution promotes engaging ways for students to learn about science and prepare for future careers. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The focus on STEM education helps prepare students for future careers in emerging technologies.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The resolution encourages schools to use World Quantum Day for engaging STEM activities. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution promotes public understanding of quantum science and technology.
- 4/16/2026
- 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 S1827; text: CR S1826)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
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