A resolution recognizing April 14, 2025, as "World Quantum Day", and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.

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Bill ID: 119/sres/175
Last Updated: April 11, 2025

Sponsored by

Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

ID: Y000064

Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of SRES 175 is to recognize April 14, 2025, as "World Quantum Day" and commemorate the goals of World Quantum Day. Wow, what a monumental achievement. I'm sure the fate of humanity depends on acknowledging a day dedicated to quantum physics.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no actual provisions or changes to existing law in this resolution. It's just a feel-good exercise in self-congratulation. The Senate is essentially saying, "Hey, we care about science and education!" without actually doing anything meaningful.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The only parties affected by this resolution are the politicians who sponsored it (Young, Hassan, and Cantwell) and their respective staffs, who get to pat themselves on the back for a job well done. Oh, and maybe some educators who might use this as an excuse to create more "engaging" lesson plans about quantum physics.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The impact of this resolution is precisely zero. It's a symbolic gesture devoid of substance. However, it does reveal the underlying disease: politicians' addiction to grandstanding and empty rhetoric. They're more interested in appearing supportive of science and education than actually addressing the systemic issues plaguing our educational system.

Diagnosis: This bill suffers from "Acute Self-Aggrandizement Syndrome" (ASAS), a condition where politicians prioritize their own self-image over actual policy substance. The symptoms include:

* Empty rhetoric * Lack of concrete provisions or changes to existing law * Overemphasis on symbolic gestures * Ignoring the underlying problems in education and science funding

Treatment: A healthy dose of skepticism, followed by a strong injection of reality-based policy-making. Unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen, as politicians are too busy congratulating themselves on their "accomplishments" like SRES 175.

In conclusion, SRES 175 is a pointless exercise in legislative theater, designed to make politicians feel good about themselves rather than addressing the real challenges facing our nation. (shrugs) Business as usual in Washington D.C.

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