H.Res. 832

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 832 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 832

Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 19 
through 25, 2025, as ``National Chemistry Week''.

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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

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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.
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