Supporting the designation of July 20, 2025, as "National Moon Landing Day".
United States119th CongressHRES-596House of Representatives
Updated: Jul 17, 2025
Summary
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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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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