Supporting the designation of July 20, 2026, as “National Moon Landing Day”.
Latest action (20 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.Res. 1442 is a symbolic resolution expressing House support for designating July 20, 2026 as "National Moon Landing Day," commemorating the anniversary of the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar landing. The resolution recounts the history of the Apollo, Gemini, and Mercury space programs, the ongoing Artemis missions (including the recent Artemis II flight around the Moon), the economic and scientific benefits of the U.S. space program, and the United Nations' 2021 designation of July 20 as "InterNational Moon Day."
The resolution does not create any new law, program, or funding; it does not impose obligations on any individual, business, or government agency. Instead, it calls on people in the United States to mark the day by honoring astronauts and workers involved in space exploration, educating others about the value of human spaceflight, and encouraging young people to pursue STEM careers. It is largely commemorative and has no direct regulatory or budgetary effect.
The resolution was introduced on July 20, 2026, by Rep. Andrea Salinas with bipartisan cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a simple House resolution, it would need to be considered and passed by the House to take effect, but it does not require Senate action or the President's signature, since it does not carry the force of law.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 20, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1442 do?
- H.Res. 1442 is a symbolic resolution expressing House support for designating July 20, 2026 as "National Moon Landing Day," commemorating the anniversary of the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar landing. The resolution recounts the history of the Apollo, Gemini, and Mercury space programs, the ongoing Artemis missions (including the recent Artemis II flight around the Moon), the economic and scientific benefits of the U.S. space program, and the United Nations' 2021 designation of July 20 as "InterNational Moon Day." The resolution does not create any new law, program, or funding; it does not impose obligations on any individual, business, or government agency. Instead, it calls on people in the United States to mark the day by honoring astronauts and workers involved in space exploration, educating others about the value of human spaceflight, and encouraging young people to pursue STEM careers. It is largely commemorative and has no direct regulatory or budgetary effect. The resolution was introduced on July 20, 2026, by Rep. Andrea Salinas with bipartisan cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a simple House resolution, it would need to be considered and passed by the House to take effect, but it does not require Senate action or the President's signature, since it does not carry the force of law.
- Has H.Res. 1442 become law?
- Not yet. As of 20 Jul 2026, H.Res. 1442 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1442?
- H.Res. 1442 was sponsored by Rep. Andrea Salinas [D-OR6] (Democrat-OR), with 18 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1442?
- Introduced (20 Jul 2026).
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