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

This Senate resolution commends the American Chemical Society (ACS) on the momentous occasion of its 150th anniversary, acknowledging its founding in 1876 and its subsequent incorporation by an Act of Congress in 1938. For a century and a half, the ACS has been a foremost scientific organization, advancing the chemical enterprise by supporting American innovation, fostering research, and disseminating scientific knowledge globally.

The resolution recognizes the ACS for its enduring contributions to the scientific, educational, and economic strength of the United States, highlighting chemistry's essential role in addressing global challenges in public health, national security, and emerging technologies. It affirms the importance of promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, expanding opportunities for students in chemistry, and inspiring the next generation of scientific leaders. Finally, it requests that an enrolled copy of the resolution be transmitted to the President, CEO, and Chair of the ACS.