Legis Daily

Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2026, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

USA119th CongressHRES-1266| House 
| Updated: 5/7/2026
Jamie Raskin

Jamie Raskin

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (6)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses support for designating May 4, 2026, as a "National Day of Reason" to highlight the fundamental role of reason in human advancement. It emphasizes that the application of reason has been essential for humanity's extraordinary scientific, medical, technological, and social progress since before the founding of the United States. The resolution asserts that reason provides the necessary framework for confronting contemporary crises, including defending the rule of law, the separation of church and state, and combating disinformation and authoritarianism. It also underscores reason's importance in advancing civil liberties, human rights, and addressing climate change, encouraging all persons to observe this day by uplifting critical thought and free inquiry.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-947
Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2020, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-344
Expressing support for the designation of May 2, 2019, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1080
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2022, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-357
Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2021, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1191
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2024, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-356
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2023, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-852
Expressing support for the designation of May 3, 2018, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-263
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2017, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.
May 7, 2026
Submitted in House
May 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-947
    Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2020, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-344
    Expressing support for the designation of May 2, 2019, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1080
    Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2022, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-357
    Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2021, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1191
    Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2024, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-356
    Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2023, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-852
    Expressing support for the designation of May 3, 2018, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-263
    Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2017, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.


  • May 7, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2026, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

USA119th CongressHRES-1266| House 
| Updated: 5/7/2026
This resolution expresses support for designating May 4, 2026, as a "National Day of Reason" to highlight the fundamental role of reason in human advancement. It emphasizes that the application of reason has been essential for humanity's extraordinary scientific, medical, technological, and social progress since before the founding of the United States. The resolution asserts that reason provides the necessary framework for confronting contemporary crises, including defending the rule of law, the separation of church and state, and combating disinformation and authoritarianism. It also underscores reason's importance in advancing civil liberties, human rights, and addressing climate change, encouraging all persons to observe this day by uplifting critical thought and free inquiry.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-947
Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2020, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-344
Expressing support for the designation of May 2, 2019, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1080
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2022, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-357
Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2021, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1191
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2024, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-356
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2023, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-852
Expressing support for the designation of May 3, 2018, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-263
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2017, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.
May 7, 2026
Submitted in House
May 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-947
    Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2020, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-344
    Expressing support for the designation of May 2, 2019, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1080
    Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2022, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-357
    Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2021, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1191
    Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2024, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-356
    Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2023, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-852
    Expressing support for the designation of May 3, 2018, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-263
    Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2017, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.


  • May 7, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jamie Raskin

Jamie Raskin

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (6)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted