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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1174 

Supporting the goals and ideals of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness 

Month. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

APRIL 29, 2024 

Mrs. KIM of California (for herself, Mr. KEAN of New Jersey, Mr. LAWLER, 

Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. WESTERMAN, and Mr. TONKO) submitted the 

following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education 

and the Workforce 

RESOLUTION 

Supporting the goals and ideals of Mathematics and 

Statistics Awareness Month. 

Whereas mathematical and statistical research is ongoing, revealing new results and applications every day in fields 

such as medicine, cybersecurity, manufacturing, artificial 

intelligence, energy, biotechnology, and business; 

Whereas mathematics and statistics are important drivers of 

innovation in our technical world; 

Whereas education in the mathematical and statistical 

sciences is foundational and serves as a connecting fabric 

for all advances in science and engineering; 

Whereas science and engineering are becoming increasingly 

computational and data-based, extending the need for 


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quantitative, statistical, and computational skills to all 

fields; 

Whereas advances in mathematical and statistical sciences 

enable understanding of complex systems and design of 

new technology, with implications for societal challenges 

in health, defense, energy, transportation, and other 

areas; 

Whereas Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month began 

in 1986 as Mathematics Awareness Week with a proclamation by President Ronald Reagan; 

Whereas Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month is now 

held each year in April with the goal to increase public 

understanding of and appreciation for the mathematical 

and statistical sciences; 

Whereas participation by United States women, Blacks or African Americans, American Indians or Alaska natives, 

and Hispanics or Latinos, as percentages of PhD recipients in the mathematical sciences have persistently been 

out of step with national demographics of 29 percent, 1.2 

percent, 0 percent, and 2.8 percent, respectively, in 2022, 

as reported by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics; 

Whereas the sponsors of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month are working together to transform the mathematical and statistical sciences workforce through greater 

inclusion of women and underrepresented minorities; 

Whereas a more diverse mathematical sciences workforce 

would enhance the mathematical sciences and also advance the national security and economic interests of the 

country; 


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Whereas the sponsors of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month are working together to maintain the United 

States global preeminence in the mathematics and statistics; 

Whereas engaging young students, parents, and educators in 

hands-on activities inspires future generations of talent in 

the mathematical and statistical sciences; 

Whereas Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month activities are organized across the country by college and university departments, institutional public information offices, student groups, and related associations and interest groups, and include a wide variety of workshops, competitions, exhibits, festivals, lectures, and symposia; and 

Whereas April is designated as Mathematics and Statistics 

Awareness Month to celebrate mathematics and statistics 

and the diverse researchers and students in these fields 

who are contributing so much to furthering discoveries 

and solving global problems: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) supports the goals and ideals of Mathe3 matics and Statistics Awareness Month to increase 

4 the visibility of mathematics and statistics as fields 

5 of study and to communicate the myriad benefits of 

6 education in mathematics and statistics; 

7 (2) recognizes that mathematics and statistics 

8 underpin all of the STEM disciplines (science, tech9 nology, engineering, and mathematics), which are 

10 critical to the United States education system and 

11 economic prosperity; and 


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1 (3) celebrates the role that mathematics and 

2 statistics play in the everyday lives of all Americans, 

3 including in our technology, cybersecurity, news, 

4 games, literature, music, and education. 

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