Supporting the designation of the week of October 18 through 24, 2026, as "National Chemistry Week".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1626 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1626

Supporting the designation of the week of October 18 through 24, 2026, 
                    as ``National Chemistry Week''.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 15, 2026

  Mr. Moolenaar (for himself and Mr. Bishop) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and 
                               Technology

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Supporting the designation of the week of October 18 through 24, 2026, 
                    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 37th annual ``National Chemistry Week'' is ``Chemistry 
        Under Construction''; 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) supports the designation of ``National Chemistry 
        Week'';
            (2) supports the goals and welcomes the participants of the 
        37th 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.
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