A resolution designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as "National Chemistry Week".
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Passed
Latest Action · October 27, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7755-7756; text: CR S7755)
This resolution designates the week of October 19-25, 2025, as "National Chemistry Week" to promote public awareness and understanding of chemistry and its applications in daily life. The designation recognizes chemistry's vital role in addressing global challenges and its contributions to economic growth, job creation, and innovations across industries like food science, medicine, energy, and electronics. The resolution particularly aims to encourage young people, especially women and underrepresented groups, to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. The Senate commends several organizations for their collaborative efforts in organizing National Chemistry Week events, including the American Chemical Society, the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, and other professional societies focused on diversity in science. This is a symbolic resolution with no funding requirements or implementation deadlines beyond the designated week in October 2025.
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