[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 65 (Monday, April 15, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S2751]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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   SENATE RESOLUTION 640--COMMEMORATING AND SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF 
                         ``WORLD QUANTUM DAY''

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

                              S. Res. 640

       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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