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H.Res. 169 (113th)

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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Introduced

18 April 2013

Last action

18 April 2013 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Sponsors

Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Enyart, William L. [D-IL-12], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Subjects

Education

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21 July 2025

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 18 April 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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  2. 18 April 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 April 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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