Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1296

Expressing support for the designation of May 16, 2026, as the "National Day of Light".

National Day of Light Recognition

May 15·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.

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While this is a friendly, bipartisan idea, many commemorative resolutions are introduced but never actually voted on by the full House.

Key Points

This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize May 16, 2026, as the National Day of Light. It highlights how light-based technologies like lasers and fiber optics help us in our daily lives.
The proposal points out that light technology is used for many things we rely on. This includes internet cables, medical tools like X-rays and laser eye surgery, and sensors that make cars safer to drive.
It also celebrates American inventions like the energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulb. The goal is to inspire students to become the next generation of scientists and engineers who work with light and technology.

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Milestones

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May 15, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

May 15, 2026

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing support for the designation of May 16, 2026, as the "National Day of Light".

Bill NumberHRES 1296

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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