United States · Resolution · HRES
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.
Introduced
18 April 2013
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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21 July 2025
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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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 18 April 2013
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 18 April 2013
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 18 April 2013
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/169
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/113/hres/169