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Expressing support for designation of March 14, 2023, as "National Pi Day".
3/15/2024, 4:05 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 221
Bill 118 HRES 221, also known as the "National Pi Day" resolution, is a piece of legislation that expresses support for designating March 14, 2023, as "National Pi Day." The bill aims to recognize the mathematical constant pi, which is approximately equal to 3.14159, and celebrate its significance in mathematics, science, and education.
The resolution highlights the importance of pi in various fields, including engineering, physics, and technology, and acknowledges its role in advancing our understanding of the universe. It also encourages schools, universities, and other educational institutions to promote awareness of pi and its applications in the classroom.
Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the cultural significance of Pi Day, which has been celebrated by mathematicians and enthusiasts around the world for decades. By officially recognizing March 14 as "National Pi Day," the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the importance of mathematics and inspire interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields among students and the general public. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 221 aims to celebrate the mathematical constant pi and its contributions to society, while also promoting the importance of mathematics education and STEM disciplines.
The resolution highlights the importance of pi in various fields, including engineering, physics, and technology, and acknowledges its role in advancing our understanding of the universe. It also encourages schools, universities, and other educational institutions to promote awareness of pi and its applications in the classroom.
Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the cultural significance of Pi Day, which has been celebrated by mathematicians and enthusiasts around the world for decades. By officially recognizing March 14 as "National Pi Day," the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the importance of mathematics and inspire interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields among students and the general public. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 221 aims to celebrate the mathematical constant pi and its contributions to society, while also promoting the importance of mathematics education and STEM disciplines.
Congressional Summary of HRES 221
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Pi Day. (Pi is an irrational number that equals the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter; it is a fundamental mathematical constant and central in mathematics, science, and engineering.)
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Current Status of Bill HRES 221
Bill HRES 221 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2023. Bill HRES 221 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2023. Bill HRES 221's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of March 10, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 221
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
26Democrat Cosponsors
24Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 221
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 221
Expressing support for designation of March 14, 2023, as "National Pi Day".
Expressing support for designation of March 14, 2023, as "National Pi Day".
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