Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1242

Supporting the first Friday of May as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.

National Space Day: Recognizing Aerospace Contributions

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This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and was sent to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the House Committee on Armed Services on April 29, 2026. These committees must review the bill before it can move forward, but no action has been taken since it was introduced. It is currently stalled because most bills do not receive a committee vote.

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Very likely to pass

Ceremonial resolutions like this are rarely controversial and typically pass with broad support from both parties.

Key Points

This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially support the first Friday of May as National Space Day. It aims to recognize the hard work of scientists, engineers, and astronauts who help the United States lead in space exploration.
The proposal highlights the importance of groups like NASA and the U.S. Space Force. It also honors private companies and universities that create new technology, like the GPS systems we use every day on our phones and in our cars.
A big part of this day is encouraging students to get involved in science, technology, engineering, and math. By celebrating space, leaders hope to inspire the next generation of workers to pursue careers in these important fields.
This is a ceremonial action, which means it does not create new laws or spend any taxpayer money. Instead, it serves as a formal way for the government to say thank you to the people and organizations that keep America competitive in space.

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Apr 30, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Apr 30, 2026

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Supporting the first Friday of May as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.

Bill NumberHRES 1242

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.