[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        INTERNATIONAL CHART DAY

  (Mr. TAKANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing a resolution to 
recognize April 26 as International Chart Day, a celebration of charts, 
data visualization, and infographics of all types.
  An American public that is better equipped to understand what goes in 
a good chart will be better equipped to spot and discard fake news. In 
news reporting and academia, the use of properly sourced and formatted 
charts help explain complex issues. Charts help the brain discern 
patterns and trends that large amounts of data often hide.
  The goal of International Chart Day is to study the history of data 
visualization, celebrate innovations in infographics, and encourage 
wider adoption of their use across society. My colleagues and I in 
Congress are prolific creators of charts, many of which are archived on 
the excellent blog ``Floor Charts,'' curated by William Gray. If you 
are interested in joining in on the celebration, please share your 
favorite charts online and use #chartday.

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