Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2025, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".

House Resolution

H.Res. 922

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2025, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Bill Foster

D - IL

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This resolution supports designating December 3, 2025 as National Day of 3D Printing. It recognizes 3D printing (additive manufacturing) as a revolutionary technology with applications in construction, biotechnology, automotive, aerospace, medicine, and defense that reduces waste and could reshape U.S. manufacturing.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution supports designating December 3, 2025 as National Day of 3D Printing. It recognizes 3D printing (additive manufacturing) as a revolutionary technology with applications in construction, biotechnology, automotive, aerospace, medicine, and defense that reduces waste and could reshape U.S. manufacturing.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

3D printing builds objects layer by layer, reducing waste vs traditional manufacturing
Has widespread applications in construction, biotech, automotive, aerospace, medicine, defense
Public-private partnerships like America Makes advance the technology
Could decrease production costs for small businesses and local manufacturers
Reduces time for product development and market launch
U.S. is world leader in advanced manufacturing and design innovation

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Benefits small businesses and manufacturers gaining affordable production capabilities, innovation sectors from healthcare to defense, workforce needing training in additive manufacturing, and communities where manufacturing jobs could return through localized production.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

922, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2025, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-922