Bill · S.Res. 702· Senate(119-SRES-702)
A resolution commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States.
- Introduced
- 4/29/2026
- Last activity
- 4/29/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Coons
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution commemorates the 150th anniversary of the American Chemical Society. It recognizes the organization's history of service and its role in advancing the chemical enterprise through research and publications. The Senate intends to commend the society for its contributions to the scientific, educational, and economic strength of the United States. Additionally, the resolution affirms the importance of promoting STEM education and expanding opportunities for students. Finally, it requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of the resolution to the leaders of the American Chemical Society.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would students be better off under this?+2
The resolution affirms the expansion of educational opportunities for students in STEM fields.
Would children be better off under this?+1
The resolution encourages youth from all communities to pursue careers in scientific disciplines.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+1
The bill focuses on expanding opportunities for students to pursue chemistry and related fields.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Economic and Scientific Contributions: The resolution recognizes that the American Chemical Society has contributed to the scientific, educational, and economic strength of the United States (Resolution Section 2).
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Support for STEM Education: The Senate affirms the importance of promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education (Resolution Section 3).
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Educational Opportunities for Students: The resolution aims to expand opportunities for students to pursue chemistry and related fields (Resolution Section 3).
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Inclusion of Diverse Communities: The resolution encourages youth from all communities to pursue careers in scientific disciplines (Resolution Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+2Good For Children+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Student Loan Relief+1Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Pandemic Preparedness+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 4/29/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
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