Expressing support for designation of the third Friday of every March, as "National FIRST Robotics Day".
Summary
This resolution supports the designation of a National FIRST Robotics Day and its celebration around the United States. The resolution also encourages states and local educational agencies to fund after-school robotics programs. Finally, the resolution encourages schools and educators to observe the day with activities that teach students about robotics and engage them with the study of mathematics and science.
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Mar 2021
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Introduced Mar 19, 2021
Last action Mar 19, 2021
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Mar 19, 2021
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Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Mar 19, 2021
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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Bill Foster
DDemocratic
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Josh Gottheimer
DDemocratic
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Lauren Underwood
DDemocratic
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Sean Casten
DDemocratic
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Steve Cohen
DDemocratic
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