A resolution expressing support for declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States.
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Latest action (18 Dec 2025): Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8924-8925)
What this bill does
S.Res. 569 is a Senate resolution expressing support for designating 2026 as the "Year of Math" in the United States. As a simple expression of sentiment, it does not create programs, allocate funding, or change existing law. It states the Senate's support for such a declaration, celebrates the United States hosting the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) in Philadelphia in July 2026, and recognizes the role of mathematics as foundational to science, technology, engineering, national security, and everyday life.
The resolution does not directly regulate or fund anyone; instead, it is a statement of position by the Senate. It could be seen as affecting the mathematics and STEM education community broadly, since it highlights their work and the upcoming ICM 2026 event, and it may be used to draw public attention to math education and research, though it imposes no legal obligations on individuals, agencies, or institutions.
The resolution was introduced on December 18, 2025, by Senator John Hickenlooper of Colorado, with Senator Shelley Moore Capito as a cosponsor, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As with other simple resolutions, its next steps would involve possible committee consideration and, if reported, a vote in the full Senate; it would not go to the House or the President for signature, since it does not carry the force of law.
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Timeline
18 Dec 2025
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8924-8925)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 569 do?
- S.Res. 569 is a Senate resolution expressing support for designating 2026 as the "Year of Math" in the United States. As a simple expression of sentiment, it does not create programs, allocate funding, or change existing law. It states the Senate's support for such a declaration, celebrates the United States hosting the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) in Philadelphia in July 2026, and recognizes the role of mathematics as foundational to science, technology, engineering, national security, and everyday life. The resolution does not directly regulate or fund anyone; instead, it is a statement of position by the Senate. It could be seen as affecting the mathematics and STEM education community broadly, since it highlights their work and the upcoming ICM 2026 event, and it may be used to draw public attention to math education and research, though it imposes no legal obligations on individuals, agencies, or institutions. The resolution was introduced on December 18, 2025, by Senator John Hickenlooper of Colorado, with Senator Shelley Moore Capito as a cosponsor, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As with other simple resolutions, its next steps would involve possible committee consideration and, if reported, a vote in the full Senate; it would not go to the House or the President for signature, since it does not carry the force of law.
- Has S.Res. 569 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 569. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 569?
- S.Res. 569 was sponsored by Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 569?
- Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8924-8925) (18 Dec 2025).
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