Lunar Landing Day Act
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Latest action (20 Aug 2026): Held at the desk.
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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Timeline
20 Aug 2026
Held at the desk.
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?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5123. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5123?
- S. 5123 was sponsored by Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5123?
- Held at the desk. (20 Aug 2026).
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