Expressing support for designation of May 16, 2024, as the "National Day of Light".
This resolution expresses support for designating May 16, 2024, as "National Day of Light" to highlight the importance of light-based technologies. It recognizes these technologies' role in medicine (e.g., laser surgery), communication (internet), transportation safety, national security, and innovation like quantum computing. The resolution encourages schools, colleges, and universities to observe the day with educational activities. It is a symbolic gesture with no legal requirements or direct impact on policy.
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May 16, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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May 16, 2024
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