Sanford Bishop (D-GA)
Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
H. Res. 1157 is a resolution to commend the American Chemical Society (ACS) for its 150th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the ACS for its history of supporting American innovation, research, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. It highlights the role of chemistry in addressing public health, national security, and economic growth. The House of Representatives aims to affirm the importance of STEM education and encouraging youth to enter these fields. Finally, it requests that copies of the resolution be sent to the ACS leadership.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +2
Would students be better off under this?
The bill explicitly supports expanding STEM opportunities for students.
- Scored +1
Would children be better off under this?
The bill affirms the importance of STEM education and encouraging youth.
- Scored +1
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill encourages students to pursue careers in chemistry.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promotion of STEM Education: The resolution affirms the importance of expanding opportunities for students and encouraging youth from all communities to pursue careers in chemistry and related fields (Resolved, section 3).
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Economic Growth and Employment: The text states that chemical research and development continue to generate employment and economic growth across various industries and sectors (Whereas clause 7).
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Societal Improvements: The resolution notes that the science of chemistry can improve lives, strengthen communities, and address critical global and societal issues (Whereas clause 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts for people explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The bill explicitly supports expanding STEM opportunities for students. Would children be better off under this? — The bill affirms the importance of STEM education and encouraging youth. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill encourages students to pursue careers in chemistry.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The resolution acknowledges the role of chemical research in generating economic growth. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill recognizes that chemical research and development generate employment.
- 4/9/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan