H.Res. 1091

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1091 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1091

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

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 2, 2026

Ms. Houlahan (for herself and Mr. Obernolte) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology

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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 House of Representatives--
(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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