U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1626: Supporting the designation of the week of October 18 through 24, 2026, as "National Chemistry Week".
Status: In committee, October 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 15, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1626 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2026 Mr. Moolenaar (for himself and Mr. Bishop ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of the week of October 18 through 24, 2026, as National Chemistry Week . Whereas chemistry is the science of the basic units of matter and, consequently, plays a role in every aspect of human life; Whereas chemistry has broad applications, including food science, soil science, water quality, energy, sustainability, medicine, and electronics; Whereas the science of chemistry is vital to improving the quality of human life and plays an important role in addressing critical global challenges; Whereas innovations in chemistry continue to spur economic growth and job creation and have applications for a wide range of industries; Whereas the practitioners of chemistry are catalysts of positive change in their communities and the world; Whereas National Chemistry Week is part of a broader vision to improve human life through chemistry and to advance the chemistry enterprise; Whereas the purpose of National Chemistry Week is to reach the public with educational messages about chemistry in order to foster greater understanding of and appreciation for the applications and benefits of chemistry; Whereas National Chemistry Week strives to stimulate the …
Sponsors
- John Moolenaar (R, HD-002) · primary sponsor
- Sanford Bishop (D, HD-002)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications
Common questions
- What is HR1626?
- HR1626 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Supporting the designation of the week of October 18 through 24, 2026, as "National Chemistry Week".
- What is the status of HR1626?
- In committee as of October 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (October 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1626?
- John Moolenaar (R, HD-002), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR1626?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1626
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