This resolution expresses support for designating May 16, 2025, as the "National Day of Light" , aiming to raise awareness of light's vital role in daily life, technology, and innovation. It recognizes that light-based technologies have provided solutions across diverse fields, including energy, agriculture, manufacturing, telecommunications, national security, and health, while also revolutionizing medicine and communication. The resolution highlights light's contributions to advanced manufacturing, quantum computing, and our understanding of the universe, noting the 40-year anniversary of chirped pulse amplification, a Nobel Prize-winning technique foundational to modern high-power lasers. By supporting this designation, the House seeks to recognize the United States' continuing leadership in light-based science and technologies. It also encourages schools and universities to observe the day with appropriate activities to inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators.