Designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as National Chemistry Week.
Summary
Senate Resolution 469 designates the week of October 19-25, 2025, as "National Chemistry Week." The resolution highlights the importance of chemistry in various aspects of human life, including food science, medicine, and energy. It aims to promote public understanding and appreciation for chemistry, stimulate interest in STEM fields among young people, and foster collaboration between scientific societies, academia, industry, and the public.
Expected Effects
The resolution will raise awareness about the role of chemistry in everyday life and encourage students to pursue careers in STEM fields. It also formally recognizes the efforts of organizations like the American Chemical Society in promoting chemistry education. The resolution itself does not create any new programs or allocate funding.
Potential Benefits
- Increased public awareness of the importance of chemistry.
- Encouragement for students to pursue STEM careers.
- Recognition of organizations promoting chemistry education.
- Promotion of collaboration between different sectors in the scientific community.
- Highlighting the diverse applications of chemistry in everyday life.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself has no direct disadvantages, as it is a symbolic gesture.
- There are no direct financial implications or regulatory burdens associated with this resolution.
- The resolution's impact is primarily dependent on the activities and outreach efforts of the organizations involved.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare and supporting education, as outlined in the Preamble. While the Constitution does not explicitly mention science or education, the resolution's aims are consistent with the implied powers of Congress to support activities that benefit society. The resolution does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).