[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 569 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 569

   Expressing support for declaring 2026 the ``Year of Math'' in the 
                             United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           December 18, 2025

Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself and Mrs. Capito) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
                           and Transportation

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing support for declaring 2026 the ``Year of Math'' in the 
                             United States.

Whereas research in the mathematical sciences is an exciting and active area of 
        intellectual pursuit;
Whereas education in the mathematical sciences is foundational and serves as a 
        connecting fabric for all advances in science and engineering;
Whereas advances in mathematical and statistical sciences enable understanding 
        of complex systems and design of new technology, with implications for 
        societal challenges in health, defense, energy, transportation, and 
        other areas;
Whereas mathematical research yields applications every day in fields such as 
        medicine, cybersecurity, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, energy, 
        biotechnology, agriculture, weather prediction and disaster 
        preparedness, and business;
Whereas the national mathematics community is working together to maintain the 
        global preeminence of the United States in the mathematics sciences;
Whereas many, if not most, people in the United States have developed a negative 
        relationship with math because math can be tough, but math is also 
        fascinating, rewarding, and incredibly useful;
Whereas the national mathematics community is working together to engage young 
        students, parents, and educators in hands-on activities that will 
        inspire future generations of talent in mathematics and all sciences;
Whereas the International Congress of Mathematicians (referred to in this 
        preamble as the ``ICM'') 2026 will be held in Philadelphia, from July 23 
        to July 30, 2026;
Whereas the first ICM was held in 1897, and since 1900, ICMs have taken place 
        every 4 years;
Whereas only twice before has the United States been chosen as the host country 
        for an ICM, the 11th in 1950 and the 20th in 1986, and hosting one is a 
        source of pride for host country mathematicians and politicians;
Whereas an ICM showcases what is going on in contemporary mathematics;
Whereas the scientific prizes awarded by the International Mathematical Union 
        are the highest distinctions in the mathematical world and are awarded 
        every 4 years at the opening ceremony of the ICM, and the most famous is 
        the Fields Medal, which was first awarded in 1936 and is considered the 
        ``Nobel Prize'' of mathematics; and
Whereas hosting the ICM 2026 provides a platform for the United States to 
        declare 2026 the ``Year of Math'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) expresses support for the declaration of a ``Year of 
        Math'' in the United States;
            (2) celebrates the United States being selected as host of 
        the International Congress of Mathematicians 2026 and using 
        this platform to increase the visibility of mathematical 
        sciences as fields of study and to communicate the myriad 
        benefits of education in mathematics and statistics;
            (3) recognizes that mathematics underpins all of the STEM 
        (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) 
        disciplines, which are critical to the national security and 
        economic prosperity of the United States; and
            (4) celebrates the role that mathematics and statistics 
        play in the everyday lives of all people of the United States, 
        including in technology, news, games, literature, and music.
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