Bill > HRes221

This resolution expresses support for designating March 14, 2025, as "National Pi Day" while highlighting the significance of mathematics and science education. The resolution provides context about Pi (p), a mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, which is an irrational number that continues infinitely. The document references the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), which showed American students lagging behind other countries in math and science performance, with notable disparities among Black, Hispanic, and female students. The resolution emphasizes the importance of reinforcing mathematics and science education to prepare children for a 21st-century economy and recognizes the National Science Foundation's role in driving educational innovation. Ultimately, the House of Representatives supports the global celebration of Pi Day, acknowledges the National Science Foundation's educational programs, and encourages schools to engage students in activities that teach about Pi and promote interest in mathematics and science.