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A resolution designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as "National Chemistry Week".

Designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as ``National Chemistry Week''.

Introduced Oct 27, 2025

Latest action (Oct 27, 2025) Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7755-7756; text: CR S7755)

Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
Legislative subjects (2)
Congressional tributesMusic

Summary

This resolution designates the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as "National Chemistry Week." The resolution supports the goals and participants of the 36th annual National Chemistry Week, which focuses on the theme "The Hidden Life of Spices," and recognizes the importance of chemistry in addressing global challenges and fostering economic growth. The resolution encourages youth, particularly from underrepresented groups, to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The resolution also commends the American Chemical Society and related scientific organizations for their efforts in engaging the public with chemistry education and outreach.

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Sponsor (1)
2 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Christopher A. Coons’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT $24,000
  • THE CHEMOURS COMPANY $20,000
  • INVARIANT $17,500
  • BARCLAYS $16,500
  • AXXESS $15,000

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Christopher A. Coons → · Outside spending →

Actions (3)
  1. Oct 27, 2025 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7755-7756; text: CR S7755) · senate
  2. Oct 27, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  3. Oct 27, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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Text versions (1)
  • Agreed to Senate · Oct 27, 2025

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Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

October 27, 2025

Mr. Coons (for himself, Mrs. Capito, and Mr. Peters) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Designating 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 and pigments, plastics, soaps and 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 Senate—

(1) designates the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as “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—

(A) the American Chemicals Society (ACS) 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;

(B) the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) for leading collaborative engagement in National Chemistry Week;

(C) the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/ Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) for leading collaborative engagement in National Chemistry Week; and

(D) the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) for leading collaborative engagement in National Chemistry Week. <all>

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