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HRES 832119th CongressIn Committee
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as "National Chemistry Week".
Introduced: Oct 24, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-Michigan)
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Standard Summary
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This resolution expresses congressional support for designating October 19-25, 2025, as National Chemistry Week, emphasizing chemistry's critical role in daily life, global challenges, and economic innovation while promoting STEM education and career opportunities for underrepresented groups through public engagement initiatives.
Key Points
- 1The resolution highlights chemistry's foundational applications across medicine, energy, sustainability, food science, and consumer products to improve human quality of life globally.
- 2It specifically targets stimulating youth interest in STEM fields, with explicit focus on encouraging women and underrepresented minorities to pursue scientific careers and breakthroughs.
- 3National Chemistry Week fosters public-private partnerships between scientific societies, academia, and industry to demonstrate chemistry's everyday relevance through educational outreach and community events.
Impact Areas
Students and youth pursuing STEM educationUnderrepresented groups in scientific careersAmerican Chemical Society and partner organizationsGeneral public's understanding of scientific applications
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