Bill113th CongressFiled Apr 18, 2013Sports and Recreation
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.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 18, 2013)
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.
What just happenedApr 18, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1](D-MO)Sponsor
34 cosponsors22 D12 R
34cosponsors1committees3actions1related bills4subjects
- Introduced in HouseApr 18, 2013
- Apr 18, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Introduced in House