Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument during the period beginning on December 31, 2025, and ending on January 5, 2026.

Key Points

• Congress asks the Interior Department to allow special displays on the National Mall, including videos on the Washington Monument, for five nights from Dec 31, 2025 to Jan 5, 2026.
• The displays would feature artifacts, films, and sound tied to America’s 250th birthday, like the Apollo 11 show that drew large crowds in 2019.
• This is a request, not an order. The Interior Department must still approve and set rules for permits, security, and hours.
• If approved, expect big crowds, possible road closures, busy Metro stations, and tight security around the Mall on those nights.
• The resolution does not add new funding or taxes. Costs would likely be covered by federal agencies and partner groups running the event.

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