IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 703 
Establishing an academic competition in the field of robotics among students 
in Congressional districts. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 31, 2014 
Ms. DUCKWORTH submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Establishing an academic competition in the field of robotics 
among students in Congressional districts. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Robotics Com-
petition Resolution of 2014’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
The House of Representatives finds as follows: 
(1) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, 
and Mathematics) fields and knowledge have been 
integral to the development of civilization over the 
centuries. 
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(2) The competitiveness of the United States in 
the field of robotics in particular is vital to a strong, 
thriving economy in a world of continuous and rapid 
technological advancements and needs. 
(3) Robots serve myriad functions that humans 
cannot, including reducing exposure to toxins and 
increasing accuracy and speed on assembly lines, 
thereby reducing risk to members of the military 
and first responders, among others. 
(4) Robotics technology research and develop-
ment should be a priority of the United States, espe-
cially in encouraging students of all ages to pursue 
careers in robotics and other STEM fields. 
(5) The robotics industry is positioned to fuel 
a broad array of next-generation products and appli-
cations in fields as diverse as manufacturing, health- 
care, national defense and security, agriculture, and 
transportation. 
(6) The global economy demands that the 
United States continue to lead the world in innova-
tion, creativity, and robotics-related advancements. 
(7) Bringing together Members of Congress and 
their younger constituents to participate in activities 
that will result in a deeper appreciation for robotics 
will foster enthusiasm for education in the sciences. 
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(8) The support which students will gain 
through Congressional recognition of their work on 
robotics-related projects will encourage them to pur-
sue career paths in robotics, continuing the leader-
ship of the United States in robotics technology de-
velopment. 
(9) It is appropriate for the House of Rep-
resentatives to institute a new and worthwhile com-
petition to encourage students to participate in ro-
botics studies and research. 
(10) It would be appropriate to initially chal-
lenge students to develop robots that serve certain 
functions in everyday life. 
SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL COMPETITION IN ROBOTICS. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT
OF COMPETITION.—There is 
hereby established an academic competition in the field of 
robotics which shall be held each year among students in 
each Congressional 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 
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the selection of competition judges and for the judgment 
of competition submissions. 
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