United StatesHouse would support National Chemistry Week and encourage science careers
The House would support naming October 18 through 24, 2026, National Chemistry Week and encourage young people to consider science careers.
What it does
The House would support National Chemistry Week, welcome participants, encourage young people to pursue science careers, and commend the American Chemical Society and its partners.
Argument forHouse recognition could draw attention to chemistry outreach that helps young people, including underrepresented groups, explore science careers.
Argument againstThe resolution could offer students little practical help because its statements of support provide no funding or services.
More detail
The House would support naming the week National Chemistry Week and welcome its participants. The resolution would also encourage youth, including underrepresented groups, to pursue science careers and commend the American Chemical Society and its partners for organizing events. The proposed support concerns naming October 18 through 24, 2026, National Chemistry Week.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 15Submitted in HouseLatest
- Oct 15Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Introduced
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