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

John R. Moolenaar

Republican · MI · Representative

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• Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-2)Original· 2026-10-15

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

2026-10-15

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1626 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1626 Supporting the designation of the week of October 18 through 24, 2026, as ``National Chemistry Week''. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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. <all>

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