# 119-sres-569: A resolution expressing support for declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States.

119-sres-569, A resolution expressing support for declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO); status introduced (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-569
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution expressing support for declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-18
- Sponsor: Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Would declare 2026 the 'Year of Math' and promote the mathematical sciences.** It links that designation to the United States hosting the International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia from July 23 to July 30, 2026. - Families and students: Would raise public attention to how mathematics and statistics shape everyday life, including technology, news, games, literature, and music. - Educators and researchers: Would use ICM 2026 as a platform to showcase mathematical research and celebrate prizes such as the Fields Medal. - National policy and industry: Would highlight that mathematics underpins all STEM fields and stress its importance for economic prosperity and national security.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-1462: Fix Our Forests Act
- 119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
- 119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-569 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/569)

## Related
- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-1462: Fix Our Forests Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1462)
- [119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4668)
- [119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4949)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-569 (as of 2026-09-10).