Bill > SRes679

This resolution recognizes April 14, 2026, as "World Quantum Day" and supports its goals, which aim to promote public understanding of quantum science and technology worldwide. The resolution highlights that quantum physics, which describes nature at the atomic and subatomic level, is crucial for understanding and developing technologies like GPS, semiconductors, and lasers, and holds potential for transformative breakthroughs in various fields. It also emphasizes the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, particularly in quantum information science, for economic competition and preparing students for future careers, suggesting that learning about quantum principles can be an engaging way to foster interest in STEM. The date April 14 was chosen for World Quantum Day because the rounded first significant digits of the Planck constant, a fundamental constant in quantum physics, are 4.14.