Robert Aderholt (R-AL)
Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument during the period beginning on December 31, 2025, and ending on January 5, 2026.
A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Became Public Law No: 119-46.
Became law
Passed both chambers and was signed by the President, or became law without a signature.
Nothing more in Congress: it is law. When it takes effect depends on the dates written into it — some parts start at once, others a year or more later.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House unanimous consent
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- To President
- Became Law
No one's position on it was recorded: the House by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote), and the Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote).
What this bill would do
This joint resolution requests that the Secretary of the Interior authorize unique, one-time arrangements for displays to celebrate the United States semiquincentennial. These displays would include significant artifacts, digital content, and film footage placed in and around the National Mall. The plan includes projecting imagery onto the surface of the Washington Monument for five nights. This period of celebration begins on December 31, 2025, and concludes on January 5, 2026. The resolution serves to initiate the 250th anniversary celebrations of the founding of the United States.
Yes· 3 of 21
- Scored +1
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall.
- Scored +1
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall.
- Scored +1
Would high-income households be better off under this?
The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary: The bill allows for the initiation of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States (Section 1).
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Public Display of Significant Items: People can view United States semiquincentennial materials, significant artifacts, and digital content in the vicinity of the National Mall (Section 1).
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Visual/Audio Experiences: The authorization includes projected film footage and associated audio and imagery, which can be displayed on the surface of the Washington Monument (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would gun owners be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would high-income households be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would men be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would students be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill provides cultural and commemorative events within the city of Washington, DC. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would white Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall. Would women be better off under this? — The bill provides free public access to cultural and historical displays on the National Mall.
- Public Law (12/3/2025)
The text as it became law
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
- 12/2/2025
- Signed by President.
- Became Public Law No: 119-46.
- 11/21/2025
- Presented to President.
- 11/20/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8399)
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 11/19/2025
- Received in the Senate, read twice.
- 11/18/2025
- Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H4758-4759)
- On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H4758-4759)
- Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4757-4758)
- Mr. Gosar asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
- 11/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey