Expressing support for designation of the third Friday of every March, as "National FIRST Robotics Day".
HRES 147 is a symbolic resolution designating the third Friday of every March as "National FIRST Robotics Day." It does not create new laws or funding but expresses congressional support for recognizing this day to promote robotics education. The resolution encourages schools and educators to use existing funds under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for afterschool robotics programs and to engage students in STEM activities. It aims to highlight robotics' role in developing future STEM skills and workforce readiness, without imposing new requirements or changing current policies.
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Introduced Feb 21, 2025
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Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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