S.Res. 679

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 679 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 679

Recognizing April 14, 2026, as ``World Quantum Day'', and commemorating 
and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 16 (legislative day, April 14), 2026

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

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RESOLUTION

Recognizing April 14, 2026, as ``World Quantum Day'', and 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 information science, engineering, and technology can solve 
problems that current technologies and computing methods cannot;
Whereas quantum physics helps us to understand and develop technologies critical 
to everyday life, such as GPS, semiconductors, and lasers;
Whereas quantum information science, engineering, and technology may be able to 
make transformative breakthroughs in fields as varied as logistics, 
material sciences, and life sciences;
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 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) recognizes April 14, 2026, as ``World Quantum Day'';
(2) supports the goals of World Quantum Day to recognize 
and celebrate the role that quantum physics plays in our daily 
lives; and
(3) encourages schools and educators to observe World 
Quantum 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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