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Supporting the designation of July 20, 2025, as "National Moon Landing Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-596| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2025
Andrea Salinas

Andrea Salinas

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Keith Self (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses support for designating July 20, 2025, as "National Moon Landing Day." This designation aims to commemorate the historic Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969, which marked the first crewed lunar landing and a significant turning point in human history. The resolution encourages people in the United States to observe this day by celebrating NASA's human spaceflight program astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions, as well as all individuals who contributed to these endeavors. It also calls for honoring fallen astronauts and the dedicated workers and craftspeople who design and construct space technologies, while inspiring young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Beyond commemoration, the resolution emphasizes the importance of educating the public about the value of human space exploration for the economy, society, and human health. It highlights the ongoing benefits from space activities, including research on the International Space Station and the Artemis missions, which aim to return humans to the Moon and eventually Mars, underscoring the critical role of U.S. leadership in space for national security and economic competitiveness.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1380
Supporting the designation of July 20, 2024 as "National Moon Day".
Jul 17, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1380
    Supporting the designation of July 20, 2024 as "National Moon Day".


  • July 17, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Commemorative events and holidaysSpace flight and explorationU.S. history

Supporting the designation of July 20, 2025, as "National Moon Landing Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-596| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2025
This resolution expresses support for designating July 20, 2025, as "National Moon Landing Day." This designation aims to commemorate the historic Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969, which marked the first crewed lunar landing and a significant turning point in human history. The resolution encourages people in the United States to observe this day by celebrating NASA's human spaceflight program astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions, as well as all individuals who contributed to these endeavors. It also calls for honoring fallen astronauts and the dedicated workers and craftspeople who design and construct space technologies, while inspiring young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Beyond commemoration, the resolution emphasizes the importance of educating the public about the value of human space exploration for the economy, society, and human health. It highlights the ongoing benefits from space activities, including research on the International Space Station and the Artemis missions, which aim to return humans to the Moon and eventually Mars, underscoring the critical role of U.S. leadership in space for national security and economic competitiveness.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1380
Supporting the designation of July 20, 2024 as "National Moon Day".
Jul 17, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1380
    Supporting the designation of July 20, 2024 as "National Moon Day".


  • July 17, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Andrea Salinas

Andrea Salinas

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Keith Self (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysSpace flight and explorationU.S. history