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S.Res. 491 · 112th Congress

A resolution commending the participants in the 44th International Chemistry Olympiad and recognizing the…

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A resolution commending the participants in the 44th International Chemistry Olympiad and recognizing the importance of education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to the future of the United States.

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  1. Senate Introduced Jun 12, 2012
  2. Senate Passed Jun 12, 2012

Welcomes the 44th International Chemistry Olympiad to the United States.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jun 12, 2012

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Welcomes the 44th International Chemistry Olympiad to the United States.

Recognizes the need to encourage young people to pursue careers in the fields of science (including chemistry) technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Commends the University of Maryland, College Park for hosting, and the American Chemical Society for organizing, the 44th Olympiad.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution commending the participants in the 44th International Chemistry Olympiad and recognizing the importance of education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to the future of the United States.

Latest action (Jun 12, 2012): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4107-4108; text as passed Senate: CR S4108; text of measure as introduced: CR S3983)

Policy area: Education · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jun 12, 2012

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  1. Senate Introduced Jun 12, 2012
  2. Senate Passed Jun 12, 2012

No recorded floor vote found.