H. Res. 1091 (119th)Bill Overview

Expressing support for declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States.

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Cosponsors
Support
Bipartisan
Introduced
Mar 2, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Introduced
Committee
Floor
President
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Congressional Activities
01 · The brief

This House resolution expresses support for declaring 2026 the “Year of Math” in the United States.

It celebrates the U.S. hosting the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) in Philadelphia in July 2026 and highlights mathematics’ role in STEM, national security, economic prosperity, and daily life.

The resolution promotes increasing the visibility of mathematical sciences and engaging students, parents, and educators.

Passage5/100

As a House resolution it is declarative and cannot itself create law; becoming binding law is unlikely.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative House resolution that clearly states reasons for supporting a 2026 'Year of Math' (notably hosting the ICM 2026) and uses standard, non-binding language to express support and recognition.

Contention12/100

Liberal focuses on equity and concrete education funding

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Who this appears to help vs burden50% / 50%
Schools · Local governmentsFederal agencies
Likely helped
  • Targeted stakeholdersIncreases public visibility and interest in mathematical sciences and related careers.
  • SchoolsMay spur new partnerships and outreach between schools, universities, and industry.
  • Local governmentsHosting the ICM could produce a short-term local economic boost from visitors and conferences.
Likely burdened
  • Federal agenciesThe resolution is purely symbolic and does not authorize federal spending or new programs.
  • Targeted stakeholdersProvides no guarantees of funding or concrete actions to improve educational outcomes or equity.
  • Targeted stakeholdersMay draw public or institutional attention away from other academic disciplines or priorities.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberal focuses on equity and concrete education funding
Progressive85%

Likely favorable toward celebrating mathematics and using the ICM to inspire future scientists.

Would seek stronger emphasis on equity, outreach to underrepresented students, and links to public education funding.

Views the resolution as a useful symbolic tool if paired with concrete investments and inclusive programming.

Leans supportive
Centrist80%

Generally supportive of a symbolic resolution that promotes STEM and showcases the ICM.

Appreciates potential workforce and national security messages but is cautious about unfunded or purely performative initiatives.

Will look for pragmatic follow-ons like teacher support and measurable outcomes.

Leans supportive
Conservative75%

Likely supportive of honoring mathematics’ role in economic growth and national security, and of celebrating an international conference hosted in the U.S. May be skeptical of federal activism or mandates tied to the resolution, and prefers local control and private-sector involvement for education initiatives.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

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Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

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Floor

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President

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Law

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Passage likelihood5/100

As a House resolution it is declarative and cannot itself create law; becoming binding law is unlikely.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether House leadership schedules floor consideration
  • If a companion Senate resolution will be introduced
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

No vote history yet

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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Liberal focuses on equity and concrete education funding

As a House resolution it is declarative and cannot itself create law; becoming binding law is unlikely.

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Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative House resolution that clearly states reasons for supporting a 2026 'Year of Math' (notably hosting the ICM 2026) and uses standard,…

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