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Supporting the first Friday of May as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.

USA119th CongressHRES-1242| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Jeff Crank (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for establishing the first Friday of May as "National Space Day." The primary goal is to formally acknowledge the profound and ongoing positive impact of the entire aerospace community on the United States. This community encompasses a wide range of entities, including government agencies like NASA, federally funded research and development centers, private industry, educational institutions, and entrepreneurs. The resolution specifically recognizes the extensive contributions made to space exploration and research , highlighting historical achievements such as the Apollo program, Mars rover missions, and the James Webb Space Telescope. It also emphasizes the critical role of the aerospace sector in national security and defense, underscoring important partnerships with the Armed Forces. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges the community's efforts in promoting STEM engagement to inspire future generations and foster continued innovation and leadership in space.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1129
Supporting May 3 as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.
May 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-228
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2934; text: CR S2931)
Apr 30, 2026
Submitted in House
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1129
    Supporting May 3 as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.


  • May 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-228
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2934; text: CR S2931)


  • April 30, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-370: Supporting May 2 as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.

Supporting the first Friday of May as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.

USA119th CongressHRES-1242| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for establishing the first Friday of May as "National Space Day." The primary goal is to formally acknowledge the profound and ongoing positive impact of the entire aerospace community on the United States. This community encompasses a wide range of entities, including government agencies like NASA, federally funded research and development centers, private industry, educational institutions, and entrepreneurs. The resolution specifically recognizes the extensive contributions made to space exploration and research , highlighting historical achievements such as the Apollo program, Mars rover missions, and the James Webb Space Telescope. It also emphasizes the critical role of the aerospace sector in national security and defense, underscoring important partnerships with the Armed Forces. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges the community's efforts in promoting STEM engagement to inspire future generations and foster continued innovation and leadership in space.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1129
Supporting May 3 as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.
May 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-228
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2934; text: CR S2931)
Apr 30, 2026
Submitted in House
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1129
    Supporting May 3 as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.


  • May 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-228
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2934; text: CR S2931)


  • April 30, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Jeff Crank (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-370: Supporting May 2 as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted