Lunar Landing Day Act
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
**S. 5123 — Lunar Landing Day Act**
This bill would amend federal law (title 36 of the United States Code) to officially designate July 20 as "Lunar Landing Day," commemorating the first successful human landing on the Moon on July 20, 1969. The designation would join a list of similar federal observances already codified in law, such as Flag Day, Mother's Day, and Wright Brothers Day. To make room for the new entry, the bill also reorders and renumbers many existing sections in that part of the code and updates the corresponding table of contents. The law would encourage—but not require—private citizens, organizations, and federal, state, and local government and legislative bodies to recognize the day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts highlighting the Moon landing and promoting continued U.S. leadership in space exploration and science.
The designation would be largely symbolic and would not create new funding, mandates, or regulatory requirements. It would primarily affect how the day may be publicly recognized, giving official federal sanction to observances, ceremonies, or educational programs tied to the anniversary.
The bill was introduced by Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) on July 23, 2026, and passed the Senate that same day by unanimous consent without amendment. It next goes to the House of Representatives for consideration; it would need to pass the House and be signed by the President before becoming law.
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Official summary
This bill passed in the Senate on July 23, 2026 and goes to the House next for consideration.
Timeline
23 Jul 2026
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does S. 5123 do?
- **S. 5123 — Lunar Landing Day Act** This bill would amend federal law (title 36 of the United States Code) to officially designate July 20 as "Lunar Landing Day," commemorating the first successful human landing on the Moon on July 20, 1969. The designation would join a list of similar federal observances already codified in law, such as Flag Day, Mother's Day, and Wright Brothers Day. To make room for the new entry, the bill also reorders and renumbers many existing sections in that part of the code and updates the corresponding table of contents. The law would encourage—but not require—private citizens, organizations, and federal, state, and local government and legislative bodies to recognize the day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts highlighting the Moon landing and promoting continued U.S. leadership in space exploration and science. The designation would be largely symbolic and would not create new funding, mandates, or regulatory requirements. It would primarily affect how the day may be publicly recognized, giving official federal sanction to observances, ceremonies, or educational programs tied to the anniversary. The bill was introduced by Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) on July 23, 2026, and passed the Senate that same day by unanimous consent without amendment. It next goes to the House of Representatives for consideration; it would need to pass the House and be signed by the President before becoming law.
- Has S. 5123 become law?
- Not yet. As of 23 Jul 2026, S. 5123 is passed senate (house next).
- Who sponsored S. 5123?
- S. 5123 was sponsored by Sen. Tim Sheehy [R-MT] (Republican-MT), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5123?
- Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (23 Jul 2026).
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