IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 77 
Establishing an academic competition in the fields of science, technology, 
engineering, and mathematics among students in Congressional districts. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 25, 2013 
Mrs. MILLER of Michigan (for herself, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Ms. 
ESHOO, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. GOODLATTE, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. ISSA, 
Ms. MATSUI, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. HARPER, 
Ms. KUSTER, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. 
DELANEY) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Establishing an academic competition in the fields of science, 
technology, engineering, and mathematics among stu-
dents in Congressional districts. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Academic Com-
petition Resolution of 2013’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
The House of Representatives finds as follows: 
(1) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, 
and Mathematics) fields and knowledge have been 
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integral to the development of civilization over the 
centuries. 
(2) STEM fields have been, and continue to be, 
vital to a healthy and thriving United States. 
(3) STEM fields are even more important in a 
world and nation of continuous and rapid techno-
logical advancements and needs. 
(4) STEM fields are necessary to ensure a 
qualified national workforce and growing American 
economy, and a recent study predicted that one-half 
of all STEM jobs in 2020 will be related to the field 
of computer science. 
(5) A recent study found that less than one- 
third of eighth graders in the United States showed 
proficiency in mathematics and science. 
(6) A recent study found that only 9 States al-
lowed computer science courses to count toward high 
school students’ core graduation requirements. 
(7) A recent study found that only one-third of 
the bachelor’s degrees earned in the United States 
are in a STEM field. 
(8) A recent study found that more than one- 
half of the science and engineering graduate stu-
dents in institutions of higher education in the 
United States are from outside the United States. 
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(9) Efforts to encourage students to work in 
STEM fields will enhance collaborative efforts be-
tween our secondary education systems and STEM- 
related fields and industries. 
(10) The global economy demands that the 
United States continue to lead the world in innova-
tion, creativity, and STEM-related research. 
(11) Bringing together Members of Congress 
and their younger constituents to participate in ac-
tivities that will result in a deeper appreciation for 
STEM fields will foster enthusiasm for education in 
the sciences. 
(12) The support which students will gain 
through Congressional recognition of their work on 
STEM-related projects will encourage them to pur-
sue career paths in STEM studies and research. 
(13) It is appropriate for the House of Rep-
resentatives to institute a new and worthwhile com-
petition to encourage students to participate in 
STEM studies and research. 
(14) Rapid technological change means the 
competition will evolve over time and will challenge 
students in specialized areas of science, technology, 
engineering and math to ensure maximum participa-
tion. Because of the importance of computer science 
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it would be appropriate to initially challenge stu-
dents to develop so-called ‘‘apps’’ for mobile, tablet, 
and computer platforms. 
SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL COMPETITION IN SCIENCE, TECH-
NOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT
OF COMPETITION.—There is 
hereby established an academic competition in the fields 
of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 
which shall be held each year among students in each Con-
gressional district. 
(b) REGULATIONS.—The competition under this reso-
lution shall be carried out in accordance with such regula-
tions as may be prescribed by the Committee on House 
Administration, except that the regulations shall permit 
the office of a Member to seek guidance from outside ex-
perts in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and 
mathematics for the purposes of establishing criteria for 
the selection of competition judges and for the judgment 
of competition submissions. 
Æ 
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