# 119-sres-679: A resolution recognizing April 14, 2026, as "World Quantum Day", and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.

119-sres-679, A resolution recognizing April 14, 2026, as "World Quantum Day", and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN); status passed_senate (as of 2026-04-23).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-679
- As of: 2026-04-23
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-679
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution recognizing April 14, 2026, as "World Quantum Day", and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-04-16
- Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: unknown
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-23

## Summary

**Recognizes April 14, 2026 as World Quantum Day and promotes public understanding of quantum science and STEM education.** The resolution explains that quantum physics describes nature at atomic and subatomic scales and supports the idea that quantum information science can solve problems current technologies cannot. It highlights quantum's role in everyday technologies like GPS, semiconductors, and lasers and its potential for breakthroughs in logistics, material sciences, and life sciences. It encourages schools and educators to observe World Quantum Day with activities that teach quantum ideas such as superposition and entanglement and engage students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-3267: ASAP Act
- 119-s-1515: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
- 119-s-1032: Major Richard Star Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-679 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/679)

## Related
- [119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-524)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-3267: ASAP Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3267)
- [119-s-1515: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1515)
- [119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1289)
- [119-s-1032: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1032)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-679 (as of 2026-04-23).