H. Res. 1157 (119th)Bill Overview

Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States.

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Cosponsors
Support
Bipartisan
Introduced
Apr 9, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Introduced
Committee
Floor
President
Law
Congressional Activities
01 · The brief

A House resolution commending the American Chemical Society (ACS) on its 150th anniversary, recognizing its contributions to science, education, and the economy, affirming the importance of STEM education, and directing the Clerk to transmit the enrolled resolution to ACS leaders.

The resolution is ceremonial and contains no funding or regulatory mandates.

Passage0/100

House simple resolutions do not become law; at best they are adopted by the House as a ceremonial statement.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward, well-constructed commemorative resolution that clearly states its purpose and contains the expected minimal operational detail (a single transmission request).

Contention10/100

Progressive wants actionable funding and equity follow-through.

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Who this appears to help vs burden50% / 50%
Students · Federal agenciesTargeted stakeholders
Likely helped
  • StudentsRaises public awareness of chemistry careers, potentially encouraging more students to pursue STEM fields.
  • Federal agenciesSymbolically reinforces federal recognition of scientific institutions, supporting broader science-policy partnerships.
  • WorkersHighlights ACS's role in innovation, which supporters say can attract private and public research collaborations.
Likely burdened
  • Targeted stakeholdersProvides only symbolic recognition and does not authorize funding or regulatory changes.
  • Targeted stakeholdersMay be perceived as preferential recognition of one private organization over other scientific societies.
  • Targeted stakeholdersUses floor or committee time for a ceremonial measure that yields limited policy outcomes.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressive wants actionable funding and equity follow-through.
Progressive95%

Generally supportive; views the resolution as a positive public affirmation of science, STEM access, and the social value of chemistry.

Sees the ACS's emphasis on environmental stewardship, public health, and education as aligned with progressive priorities but notes the measure is symbolic.

Leans supportive
Centrist90%

Generally favorable; sees the resolution as bipartisan, low-risk recognition of a longstanding scientific society.

Appreciates the focus on STEM pipeline and economic impacts but notes the text is ceremonial and lacks concrete resources.

Leans supportive
Conservative80%

Likely supportive overall because the resolution honors scientific achievement and workforce development.

May be cautious about federal imprimatur on a private organization and potential ACS policy positions on regulation.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Still ahead

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood0/100

House simple resolutions do not become law; at best they are adopted by the House as a ceremonial statement.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the House leadership will schedule floor consideration
  • Number and party balance of cosponsors
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

No vote history yet

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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Progressive wants actionable funding and equity follow-through.

House simple resolutions do not become law; at best they are adopted by the House as a ceremonial statement.

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward, well-constructed commemorative resolution that clearly states its purpose and contains the expected minimal operational detail (a single transmi…

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