Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 785

Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2025, through October 10, 2025, as "World Space Week".

World Space Week: National Recognition

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Key Points

This resolution officially recognizes October 4 through October 10, 2025, as World Space Week. It aims to celebrate how space science and technology help people on Earth.
The theme for 2025 is Living in Space. It focuses on how humans can live sustainably in space using new life support systems and habitats.
The plan encourages students in kindergarten through 12th grade to get involved in space science. It highlights how space research leads to new jobs and better technology for things like medicine and transportation.
It also honors the work of government agencies like NASA and the National Science Foundation. These groups help the United States stay a leader in global innovation and discovery.

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Oct 3, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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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Oct 3, 2025

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Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2025, through October 10, 2025, as "World Space Week".

Bill NumberHRES 785

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.