# 119-hres-147: Expressing support for designation of the third Friday of every March, as "National FIRST Robotics Day".

119-hres-147, Expressing support for designation of the third Friday of every March, as "National FIRST Robotics Day"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL); status introduced (as of 2026-09-27).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-147
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for designation of the third Friday of every March, as "National FIRST Robotics Day".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-27

## Summary

**National FIRST Robotics Day** would be observed the third Friday in March to spotlight robotics as a hands-on way to teach science, technology, engineering, and math and to inspire students toward STEM careers. The bill defines FIRST as For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology and highlights robotics as a tool for strengthening STEM literacy, creating diverse pathways into STEM jobs, and supporting America's leadership in robotics. It urges more investment in robotics research and hands-on school programs. It encourages using Title IV, Part A funds for afterschool robotics and asks schools to mark the day with student activities.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL), 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2] (D-NH), 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-147 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/147)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-147 (as of 2026-09-27).