[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1248 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1248

  Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2020, as the 
                    ``National Day of 3D Printing''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            December 3, 2020

  Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Takano, Ms. Stevens, Mr. Ryan, and Mr. 
   Brooks of Alabama) submitted the following resolution; which was 
            referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2020, as the 
                    ``National Day of 3D Printing''.

Whereas additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a process by which 
        digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by 
        depositing material;
Whereas 3D printing creates an object layer by layer, greatly reducing waste and 
        increasing efficiency compared to traditional manufacturing techniques;
Whereas 3D printing has grown exponentially over the last several years;
Whereas the United States is a world leader in advanced manufacturing, and has a 
        history of design innovation;
Whereas public-private partnerships that promote advanced manufacturing, such as 
        America Makes, Manufacturing x Digital, and other Manufacturing USA 
        institutes, will develop enhanced digital capabilities to design and 
        test new products and reduce costs in manufacturing processes across a 
        variety of industries;
Whereas 3D printing has widespread applications in home construction, home goods 
        production, biotechnology, the automotive sector, aerospace, medicine, 
        consumer electronics, and defense;
Whereas 3D printing has the potential to reshape manufacturing in the United 
        States, by decreasing the cost of producing goods for small businesses 
        and local manufacturers;
Whereas innovation will be increased, as 3D printing reduces the time required 
        for product development and market launch; and
Whereas December 3, 2020, would be an appropriate date to designate as the 
        ``National Day of 3D Printing'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of the ``National Day of 3D 
        Printing'';
            (2) recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and the 
        positive implications of 3D printing for the United States 
        advanced manufacturing sector; and
            (3) encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing 
        technology.
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