Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR421

Caption

A resolution designating the week of October 15 through 21, 2023, as "National Chemistry Week".

Impact

The resolution aims to stimulate interest in chemistry among young people, particularly targeting underrepresented groups, by encouraging their pursuit of careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). This initiative is vital in fostering a diverse workforce equipped to tackle global challenges through scientific innovation.

Summary

Senate Resolution 421 designates the week of October 15 through 21, 2023, as 'National Chemistry Week'. The resolution acknowledges the significance of chemistry and its role in various facets of human life, including food science, medicine, energy production, and environmental sustainability. It emphasizes the necessity of promoting this scientific field to expand public understanding and appreciation of chemistry's everyday applications and benefits.

Contention

While the resolution broadly supports the field of chemistry and its practitioners, it does not appear to have significant opposition or notable contentions mentioned in the discussions, as it primarily serves as a symbolic recognition rather than a legislative enactment that imposes regulations or direct changes to state laws.

Companion Bills

US HR804

Related Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 15 through 21, 2023, as "National Chemistry Week".

Previously Filed As

US HR804

Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 15 through 21, 2023, as "National Chemistry Week".

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US SR198

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US SR419

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US HR760

Expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H Week".

US SR398

A resolution designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week".

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