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able equipment to create and make high value products 
in high-stakes industries; 
Whereas robotics is rapidly proving to be one of the most ef-
fective, compelling, and engaging means for teaching and 
reinforcing fundamental science, technology, engineering, 
and mathematics (STEM) concepts as well as inspiring 
the Nation’s youth to pursue STEM-related careers 
thereby helping to create a highly skilled, 21st-century 
American workforce; 
Whereas America’s ability to maintain its leadership position 
and be both globally competitive and cooperative in a 
wide range of rapidly emerging markets is being cur-
rently challenged by other regions, including the Euro-
pean Union, Korea, and Japan, who have committed to 
making multi-billion dollar, long-term investments in fur-
ther developing and commercializing robotics technology; 
Whereas there is a strong need to recognize America’s leader-
ship in robotics technology, educate the public on robotics 
technology’s broad potential, growing importance, and fu-
ture impact on American society, underscore the need for 
increased investment in robotics technology research and 
development, and inspire the Nation’s youth to pursue 
careers in robotics and other STEM-related fields; and 
Whereas the second week in April each year is designated as 
‘‘National Robotics Week’’, recognizing the accomplish-
ments of Isaac Asimov, who immigrated to America, 
taught science, wrote science books for children and 
adults, first used the term robotics, developed the Three 
Laws of Robotics, and died in April 1992: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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(1) supports the designation of National Robot-
ics Week (NRW) as an annual event; 
(2) encourages institutions of higher education 
and companies which utilize robotics technology to 
hold open houses during NRW to help explain the 
technology and its applications; 
(3) encourages science museums to organize 
events and demonstrations during NRW that help to 
educate and engage the public on the utility, impor-
tance, and impact of robotics technology; 
(4) encourages schools, clubs, and organizations 
to hold open houses, organize local competitions, and 
demonstrate student activities relating to the field of 
robotics technology; 
(5) encourages activities that advance the use 
of robotics to revolutionize the way fundamental 
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 
(STEM) concepts are taught in the classroom and 
that highlight the success that robotics competitions 
organized by groups such as For Inspiration and 
Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) are 
having at inspiring students to pursue STEM-re-
lated careers; and 
(6) affirms the growing importance of robotics 
technology and supports all other efforts to increase 
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national awareness of the technology and its impact 
on the future of the Nation. 
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