Expressing support for designation of May 16, 2023, as the "National Day of Light".

IV 118TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 408 Expressing support for designation of May 16, 2023, as the ‘‘National Day of Light’’. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY 16, 2023 Mr. MORELLE (for himself and Mr. MAST) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of May 16, 2023, as the ‘‘National Day of Light’’. Whereas the National Day of Light is aimed at raising awareness of the vital role of light in our daily lives and its importance to 21st-century technology and innovation; Whereas for centuries, light-based technologies have provided solutions to worldwide challenges in energy, agriculture, manufacturing, telecommunications, national security, and health; Whereas optics and photonics is the study of the fundamental properties of light and harnessing them for practical ap- plications; VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:25 May 16, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR408.IH HR408 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB 2 •HRES 408 IH Whereas light has revolutionized medicine through tech- nologies such as x-ray imaging, laser surgery, and cancer treatments; Whereas light has transformed communication via the inter- net, a tool we cannot imagine living without today; Whereas light has helped us improve transportation safety with sensors in vehicles and advanced infrastructure monitoring; Whereas light has greatly enhanced the ability of the United States to gather intelligence, defend the Nation, and pro- tect its troops in the field; Whereas most of what we have observed in the universe is known only through light-based technologies, first from the visible wavelengths observed by Galileo into x-ray, in- frared, and radio waves, and even gravitational waves de- tected by lasers; Whereas advanced manufacturing is possible due to light- based technologies that can provide custom, precise, and high-added value through means such as additive manu- facturing; Whereas quantum computing, sensing, and communication systems are largely enabled by light-based technologies; Whereas through the National Quantum Initiative Act (Pub- lic Law 115–368), the United States is accelerating our investment in quantum information science and the devel- opment of commercially available quantum-based tech- nologies, thereby facilitating growth in the economy of the United States and protecting our national security; and Whereas May 16 is already recognized internationally as the Day of Light: Now, therefore, be it VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:25 May 16, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR408.IH HR408 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB 3 •HRES 408 IH Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) supports the designation of a ‘‘National 2 Day of Light’’; 3 (2) recognizes the continuing importance of the 4 United States as the world leader in light-based 5 science and technologies; 6 (3) recognizes the importance of inspiring the 7 next generation of scientists, researchers, innovators, 8 technicians, and entrepreneurs; and 9 (4) encourages schools, community colleges, and 10 universities to observe the day with appropriate ac- 11 tivities. 12 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:25 May 16, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR408.IH HR408 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB