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Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as "National Chemistry Week".
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as ``National Chemistry Week''.
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The resolution expresses support for the designation of October 19 through 25, 2025, as National Chemistry Week. The resolution supports the goals and participants of the 36th annual National Chemistry Week and recognizes the importance of promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, particularly to encourage youth from underrepresented groups to pursue careers in these areas. The resolution commends the American Chemical Society and its partners for organizing National Chemistry Week events and activities and for engaging the public in chemistry education.
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- Oct 24, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. · house
- Oct 24, 2025 Submitted in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 24, 2025
Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Carson, and Mr. Carter of Georgia) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as “National Chemistry Week”.
Whereas chemistry is the science of the basic units of matter and, consequently, plays a role in every aspect of human life; Whereas chemistry has broad applications, including food science, soil science, water quality, energy, sustainability, medicine, and electronics; Whereas the science of chemistry is vital to improving the quality of human life and plays an important role in addressing critical global challenges; Whereas innovations in chemistry continue to spur economic growth and job creation, and have applications for a wide range of industries; Whereas the practitioners of chemistry are catalysts of positive change in their communities and the world; Whereas National Chemistry Week is part of a broader vision to improve human life through chemistry and to advance the chemistry enterprise; Whereas the purpose of National Chemistry Week is to reach the public with educational messages about chemistry in order to foster greater understanding of and appreciation for the applications and benefits of chemistry; Whereas National Chemistry Week strives to stimulate the interest of young people, including women and underrepresented groups, in enthusiastically studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and in pursuing science-related careers that lead to innovations and major scientific breakthroughs; Whereas National Chemistry Week signifies the collaborative nature of science and promotes partnership between scientific societies, academia, industry, and the public; Whereas National Chemistry Week highlights many of the everyday uses of chemistry, including in food, dyes, pigments, plastics, soaps, detergents, health products, and energy technologies; Whereas the theme of the 36th annual National Chemistry Week is “The Hidden Life of Spices”; and Whereas students who participate in National Chemistry Week deserve recognition and support for their efforts: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) expresses support for the designation of “National Chemistry Week”;
(2) supports the goals and welcomes the participants of the 36th annual National Chemistry Week;
(3) recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to encourage youth, including from underrepresented groups, to pursue careers in these fields; and
(4) commends the American Chemical Society and the partners of that society for seeking opportunities to engage with the public and for organizing and convening events and activities surrounding National Chemistry Week each year. <all>
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