HRES 169 · 113th Congress · Sports and Recreation

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 2013-04-18· Sponsored by Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.(2013-04-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

12 Democrats8 Republicans