Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2019, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".

Bill: 116-hres-740
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2019-12-03
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations

Commemorative events and holidays

Computers and information technology

Digital media

Manufacturing
Latest action: action_date: 2019-12-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-12-03
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution supports the designation of a National Day of 3D Printing.</p> <p>The resolution also recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and its positive implications for the U.S. advanced manufacturing sector. </p> <p>Finally, the resolution encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology. </p>

tv_txt: IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 740 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 3, 2019 Mr. Foster (for himself, Ms. Stevens , Mr. Takano , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Lipinski , and Mr. Brooks of Alabama ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2019, as the National Day of 3D Printing .

Whereas additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material; Whereas 3D printing creates an object layer by layer, greatly reducing waste and increasing efficiency compared to traditional manufacturing techniques; Whereas 3D printing has grown exponentially over the last several years; Whereas the United States is a world leader in advanced manufacturing, and has a history of design innovation; Whereas public-private partnerships that promote advanced manufacturing, such as America Makes, Manufacturing x Digital, and other Manufacturing USA institutes, will develop enhanced digital capabilities to design and test new products and reduce costs in manufacturing processes across a variety of industries; Whereas 3D printing has widespread applications in home construction, home goods production, biotechnology, the automotive sector, aerospace, medicine, consumer electronics, and defense; Whereas 3D printing has the potential to reshape manufacturing in the United States, by decreasing the cost of producing goods for small businesses and local manufacturers; Whereas innovation will be increased, as 3D printing reduces the time required for product development and market launch; and Whereas December 3, 2019, would be an appropriate date to designate as the National Day of 3D Printing : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of the National Day of 3D Printing ; (2) recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and the positive implications of 3D printing for the United States advanced manufacturing sector; and (3) encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology.