IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 903 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2023 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Takano , Ms. Ross , Ms. Stevens , and Mr. Tonko ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2023, as the National Day of 3D Printing .

Whereas additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material; Whereas 3D printing creates an object layer by layer, greatly reducing waste and increasing efficiency compared to traditional manufacturing techniques; Whereas 3D printing has grown exponentially over the last several years; Whereas the United States is a world leader in advanced manufacturing, and has a history of design innovation; Whereas public-private partnerships that promote advanced manufacturing, such as America Makes, Manufacturing x Digital, and other Manufacturing USA institutes, will develop enhanced digital capabilities to design and test new products and reduce costs in manufacturing processes across a variety of industries; Whereas 3D printing has widespread applications in home construction, home goods production, biotechnology, the automotive sector, aerospace, medicine, consumer electronics, and defense; Whereas 3D printing has the potential to reshape manufacturing in the United States, by decreasing the cost of producing goods for small businesses and local manufacturers; Whereas innovation will be increased, as 3D printing reduces the time required for product development and market launch; and Whereas December 3, 2023, would be an appropriate date to designate as the National Day of 3D Printing : Now, therefore, be it