Bill · H.Res. 832· House(119-HRES-832)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as "National Chemistry Week".
- Introduced
- 10/24/2025
- Last activity
- 10/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- John Moolenaar
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as National Chemistry Week. It highlights chemistry's role in human life, food science, energy, medicine, and economic growth. The text notes that National Chemistry Week aims to reach the public with educational messages and stimulate interest in science among young people. It also recognizes the collaborative nature of science and the theme of the 36th annual event, which is ``The Hidden Life of Spices''. Finally, the House of Representatives resolves to support the designation, welcome participants, promote science fields, and commend the American Chemical Society.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would students be better off under this?+3
The resolution supports students participating in National Chemistry Week and promotes educational engagement.
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution encourages youth to study STEM fields and participate in science programs.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The resolution stimulates student interest in science careers and recognizes participating students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encouraging Youth in Science: The resolution supports encouraging youth, including women and underrepresented groups, to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and pursue science-related careers, as stated in the preambles and Resolved paragraph (3). This is positive because it aims to foster greater understanding and spark career interest.
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Promoting Public Education: The text notes that the purpose of National Chemistry Week is to reach the public with educational messages to foster greater understanding of and appreciation for chemistry, according to the preambles. This benefits people by increasing awareness of everyday uses of chemistry in food, health products, and energy.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+3Good For Children+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For Women+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/24/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Sanford BishopDemocrat · Georgia
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan