[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 640 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 640

    Commemorating and supporting the goals of ``World Quantum Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 15, 2024

 Mr. Young (for himself, Ms. Hassan, Mrs. Blackburn, and Ms. Cantwell) 
 submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Commemorating and supporting the goals of ``World Quantum Day''.

Whereas quantum physics describes nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic 
        particles;
Whereas ``World Quantum Day'' is celebrated by scientists in more than 70 
        countries to promote public understanding of quantum science and 
        technology around the world;
Whereas the United States has recognized quantum information science, 
        engineering, and technology as a key technology area for economic 
        competition;
Whereas quantum physics helps us to understand and develop technologies critical 
        to everyday life, such as GPS, semiconductors, and lasers;
Whereas quantum information science is a multidisciplinary field, bridging 
        science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (referred to in this 
        preamble as ``STEM'');
Whereas STEM is a critical part of education for children, and aptitude in STEM 
        is essential for a knowledge-based society and for economic competition;
Whereas the United States needs to reinforce STEM education for all students in 
        order to better prepare children for future careers in emerging 
        technologies, including quantum, to succeed in a 21st-century economy;
Whereas STEM can be a fun and interesting part of education for children, and 
        learning about quantum principles of superposition and entanglement can 
        be an engaging way to teach children and attract the children to study 
        STEM;
Whereas the Planck constant is a fundamental constant governing quantum physics, 
        which is used to define universal measurements such as the kilogram; and
Whereas the rounded first significant digits of the Planck constant are 4.14, 
        and thus April 14 of each year is internationally recognized as ``World 
        Quantum Day'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the goals of ``World Quantum Day'' to 
        recognize and celebrate the role that quantum physics plays in 
        our daily lives; and
            (2) encourages schools and educators to observe the day 
        with appropriate activities that teach students about quantum 
        physics and engage students in the study of science, 
        technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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