A resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of "World Quantum Day".
SRES 640 is a non-binding Senate resolution commemorating April 14 as "World Quantum Day" each year, based on the first significant digits of the Planck constant (4.14). It supports raising public awareness about quantum science's role in everyday technologies like GPS and semiconductors. The resolution encourages schools and educators to observe the day with activities that introduce students to quantum physics and broader STEM education. It does not create new programs or requirements but formally recognizes the day to promote interest in science and technology fields.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Apr 15, 2024
Last action Apr 15, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Apr 15, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2756; text: CR S2751)
upper
Apr 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Apr 15, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Todd Young
RRepublican
Co
Margaret Wood Hassan
DDemocratic
Co
Maria Cantwell
DDemocratic
Co
Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
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