Bill113th Congress
H.Res. 169
Expressing support for designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the "National Chess Capital" to enhance awareness of the educational benefits of chess and to encourage schools and community centers to engage in chess programs to promote problem solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.
Introduced
Apr 18, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Sports and Recreation
Latest Action
Apr 18, 2013
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Sponsor
Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]
Democrat·MO-1
Bioguide ID: C001049
First Name: WM.
Middle Name: LACY
Last Name: CLAY
By Request: N
34
Cosponsors
1
Committees
3
Actions
0
Amendments
1
Related Bills
4
Subjects
1
Summaries
2
Titles
1
Text Versions
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HRES
- Resolution Number
- 169
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- Apr 18, 2013
- Policy Area
- Sports and Recreation
- Is Law
- No
Apr 18, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Source: House floor actions
Apr 18, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
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Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House· Apr 18, 20130
Supports the designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the "National Chess Capital."
Honors the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis as the thought-leader in chess education in the United States.
Encourages the "National Chess Capital" to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among schoolchildren.
Education and the Workforce Committee
House· Standing
Congressional tributesElementary and secondary educationGames and hobbiesMissouri
Introduced in House
Apr 18, 2013