Bill > HRes376

This resolution supports the designation of May 4, 2025, as a "National Day of Reason" and emphasizes the critical role of reason in human progress and societal development. The resolution highlights how reason has been fundamental to scientific, technological, and social advancements, and argues that it is essential for addressing contemporary challenges such as protecting democratic institutions, combating disinformation, advancing civil liberties, and confronting climate change. Drawing on the perspectives of America's Founding Fathers like James Madison and Thomas Paine, the resolution underscores the importance of knowledge, critical thinking, and the principles of the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses in maintaining a pluralistic democracy. The resolution acknowledges concerns about current leadership potentially undermining fact-based decision-making and calls on all persons in the United States to recognize and celebrate reason, scientific methodology, and free inquiry as crucial tools for solving social problems and improving human welfare.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/376/all-info