Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 370

Supporting May 2 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 currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to two House committees for review. No further actions or votes have been scheduled at this time. It is considered active but is not currently moving forward.

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This is a bipartisan, feel-good resolution that does not cost money, making it very easy for Congress to approve.

Key Points

This resolution officially supports May 2 as National Space Day. It honors the work of scientists, engineers, and astronauts who help the United States lead in space exploration and research.
It recognizes the impact of government agencies like NASA and the Space Force, as well as private companies. These groups help with national security, farming, and everyday tools like GPS.
The goal is to celebrate the history of space travel, from the Moon landing to the Mars rovers. It also aims to inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.

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May 1, 2025House

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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May 1, 2025

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

Supporting May 2 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 370

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.