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Expressing support for the designation of November 19, 2025, as "National GIS Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-890| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2025
Pete Aguilar

Pete Aguilar

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Jay Obernolte (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses support for designating November 19, 2025, as "National GIS Day." It recognizes that Geographic Information System (GIS) technology is essential for operations and decision-making across federal agencies, private enterprise, and various levels of government. GIS facilitates the sharing of geospatial data and fosters collaboration in advancing the National Spatial Data Infrastructure. The resolution emphasizes GIS's role in investigating societal and cultural issues, engaging students in STEM learning , and serving as an interdisciplinary tool for professionals and researchers. It also acknowledges that GIS fosters competition within the high-growth geospatial technologies sector, encouraging users to continue employing this technology to learn, explore, address societal challenges, and drive economic growth.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-1229
Expressing support for the designation of November 18, 2020, as "National GIS Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1473
Expressing support for the designation of November 16, 2022, as "National GIS Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1583
Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2024, as "National GIS Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-868
Expressing support for the designation of November 15, 2023, as "National GIS Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-797
Expressing support for the designation of November 17, 2021, as "National GIS Day".
Nov 18, 2025
Submitted in House
Nov 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-1229
    Expressing support for the designation of November 18, 2020, as "National GIS Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1473
    Expressing support for the designation of November 16, 2022, as "National GIS Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1583
    Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2024, as "National GIS Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-868
    Expressing support for the designation of November 15, 2023, as "National GIS Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-797
    Expressing support for the designation of November 17, 2021, as "National GIS Day".


  • November 18, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • November 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Expressing support for the designation of November 19, 2025, as "National GIS Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-890| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2025
This resolution expresses support for designating November 19, 2025, as "National GIS Day." It recognizes that Geographic Information System (GIS) technology is essential for operations and decision-making across federal agencies, private enterprise, and various levels of government. GIS facilitates the sharing of geospatial data and fosters collaboration in advancing the National Spatial Data Infrastructure. The resolution emphasizes GIS's role in investigating societal and cultural issues, engaging students in STEM learning , and serving as an interdisciplinary tool for professionals and researchers. It also acknowledges that GIS fosters competition within the high-growth geospatial technologies sector, encouraging users to continue employing this technology to learn, explore, address societal challenges, and drive economic growth.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-1229
Expressing support for the designation of November 18, 2020, as "National GIS Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1473
Expressing support for the designation of November 16, 2022, as "National GIS Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1583
Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2024, as "National GIS Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-868
Expressing support for the designation of November 15, 2023, as "National GIS Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-797
Expressing support for the designation of November 17, 2021, as "National GIS Day".
Nov 18, 2025
Submitted in House
Nov 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-1229
    Expressing support for the designation of November 18, 2020, as "National GIS Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1473
    Expressing support for the designation of November 16, 2022, as "National GIS Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1583
    Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2024, as "National GIS Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-868
    Expressing support for the designation of November 15, 2023, as "National GIS Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-797
    Expressing support for the designation of November 17, 2021, as "National GIS Day".


  • November 18, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • November 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Pete Aguilar

Pete Aguilar

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Jay Obernolte (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

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