H. Res. 147 (119th)Bill Overview

Expressing support for designation of the third Friday of every March, as "National FIRST Robotics Day".

Science, Technology, Communications|Science, Technology, Communications
Cosponsors
Support
Democratic
Introduced
Feb 21, 2025
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker…

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01 · The brief

This House resolution expresses support for designating the third Friday of every March as "National FIRST Robotics Day." It recognizes robotics and NSF STEM education programs, encourages states and local education agencies to fund afterschool robotics using ESSA Title IV‑A funds, and urges schools to observe the day with robotics-related activities.

Passage85/100

Content is ceremonial, low cost, broadly popular STEM promotion; historically such designations clear their chamber(s) with little opposition.

CredibilityPartial

How solid the drafting looks.

Contention15/100

Liberals emphasize equity and funded access for underserved students

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Who this appears to help vs burden50% / 50%
Students · SchoolsFederal agencies · Schools
Likely helped
  • StudentsRaises public awareness of robotics and STEM careers, potentially increasing student interest and participation.
  • SchoolsEncourages use of Title IV‑A afterschool funds for robotics, potentially expanding program availability.
  • Targeted stakeholdersSupports diversity and inclusion goals by highlighting hands‑on STEM pathways outside four‑year degrees.
Likely burdened
  • Federal agenciesThe resolution is symbolic and does not appropriate new federal funding for robotics programs.
  • SchoolsEncouraging Title IV‑A fund use may divert limited afterschool resources from other programs.
  • Targeted stakeholdersDesignating FIRST specifically could be viewed as favoring a single nonprofit organization.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberals emphasize equity and funded access for underserved students
Progressive95%

Likely strongly supportive: the resolution emphasizes STEM education, workforce development, and increasing diversity and inclusion.

It aligns with priorities to expand hands‑on STEM access and pathways that do not require a four‑year degree.

Leans supportive
Centrist85%

Generally supportive but pragmatic: views the resolution as a nonbinding, low‑cost endorsement of STEM and workforce goals.

Sees value in promoting robotics while seeking clarity on fiscal and implementation implications.

Leans supportive
Conservative75%

Cautiously favorable: supports workforce and robotics promotion but wary of federal encouragement to reallocate education funds.

Prefers local control and limited federal influence over curricula and spending.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

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Floor

Still ahead

President

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Law

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Passage likelihood85/100

Content is ceremonial, low cost, broadly popular STEM promotion; historically such designations clear their chamber(s) with little opposition.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the House will prioritize floor time for a simple resolution
  • Possible objections to singling out the private organization FIRST
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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06 · Go deeper

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Liberals emphasize equity and funded access for underserved students

Content is ceremonial, low cost, broadly popular STEM promotion; historically such designations clear their chamber(s) with little oppositi…

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