A resolution expressing support for declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 569

119th Congress

A resolution expressing support for declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States.

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Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Hickenlooper

D - CO

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Summary

This Senate resolution supports declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States, tied to Philadelphia hosting the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) from July 23-30, 2026. This is only the third time the U.S. has hosted an ICM (after 1950 and 1986), and the resolution aims to increase visibility of mathematics education and its role in national security and economic prosperity.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8924-8925)

Introduced12/18/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8924-8925)

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A resolution expressing support for declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States.

This Senate resolution supports declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States, tied to Philadelphia hosting the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) from July 23-30, 2026. This is only the third time the U.S. has hosted an ICM (after 1950 an

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This Senate resolution supports declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States, tied to Philadelphia hosting the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) from July 23-30, 2026. This is only the third time the U.S. has hosted an ICM (after 1950 and 1986), and the resolution aims to increase visibility of mathematics education and its role in national security and economic prosperity.

Bill Number: 569
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8924-8925)

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Title: A resolution expressing support for declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States.
Bill Number: 569
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8924-8925)
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Summary: This Senate resolution supports declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States, tied to Philadelphia hosting the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) from July 23-30, 2026. This is only the third time the U.S. has hosted an ICM (after 1950 and 1986), and the resolution aims to incr

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Senate resolution supports declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States, tied to Philadelphia hosting the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) from July 23-30, 2026. This is only the third time the U.S. has hosted an ICM (after 1950 and 1986), and the resolution aims to increase visibility of mathematics education and its role in national security and economic prosperity.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Declares support for 2026 as "Year of Math" in the United States
Celebrates U.S. hosting International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia
Only third time U.S. has hosted ICM (previously 1950, 1986)
Recognizes math as foundational to all STEM disciplines
Highlights Fields Medal (math's equivalent to Nobel Prize) awarded at ICM
Aims to improve public perception of mathematics education

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would impact students, educators, and STEM professionals by elevating awareness of mathematics education. It particularly affects young people who may develop more positive attitudes toward math, and researchers who would benefit from increased visibility of their field. Industries relying on mathematics—AI, cybersecurity, medicine, energy—would benefit from improved math education outcomes.

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

569, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution expressing support for declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-569

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