A resolution expressing support for the designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the "National Chess Capital" of the United States 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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• H.Res. 169Expressing 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.

  2013-04-18Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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1. 2013-04-18

   Introduced in Senate

2. 2013-04-18

   Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2805)

3. 2014-05-05

   Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2677)

4. 2014-05-05

   Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2677)

5. 2014-05-05

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2677)

6. 2014-05-05

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2677)