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HRES 852 116th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Advanced technology and technological innovations Commemorative events and holidays Congressional oversight Elementary and secondary education Science and engineering education

Expressing support for the designation of the first Saturday of every January as "National FIRST Robotics Day".

Introduced: February 12, 2020 Introduced by: Foster, Bill Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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This resolution supports the designation of a National FIRST Robotics Day and its celebration around the United States.

The resolution also encourages schools and educators to observe the day with activities that teach students about robotics and engage them with the study of mathematics and science.

What's happening now February 12, 2020

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 942 Related bill Expressing support for designation of the third Friday of every March, as "National FIRST Robotics Day".
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 852: Expressing support for the designation of the first Saturday of every January as "National FIRST Robotics Day".. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-852/
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"H. Res. 852: Expressing support for the designation of the first Saturday of every January as "National FIRST Robotics Day".." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-852/.
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H. Res. 852, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-852/.
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[H. Res. 852: Expressing support for the designation of the first Saturday of every January as "National FIRST Robotics Day".](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-852/)
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