A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Awaiting House
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "Lunar Landing Day Act," seeks to amend title 36 of the United States Code. The primary purpose of the bill is to designate July 20 as Lunar Landing Day. This designation commemorates the first successful human landing on the Moon on July 20, 1969. The bill also includes several technical and conforming amendments to reorganize existing sections within the code. These changes ensure that the new designation is properly integrated into the established table of sections.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +1
Would students be better off under this?
The bill encourages educational efforts related to space exploration which may benefit students.
- Scored +1
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill's emphasis on space exploration and science via the new holiday aims to inspire future scientific leadership.
- Scored +1
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
The bill's focus on space exploration and science through the Lunar Landing Day designation encourages continued leadership in space-related science.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Commemoration and Inspiration: Section 2(a)(2) encourages private citizens, organizations, and various levels of government to recognize the day through activities and educational efforts. This is intended to commemorate the first successful human landing on the Moon and inspire continued leadership in space exploration and science.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts or burdens identified within 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 students be better off under this? — The bill encourages educational efforts related to space exploration which may benefit students.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill's emphasis on space exploration and science via the new holiday aims to inspire future scientific leadership.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill's focus on space exploration and science through the Lunar Landing Day designation encourages continued leadership in space-related science.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill encourages educational efforts to inspire continued leadership in science and space exploration.
- 8/20/2026
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 7/30/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 7/23/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4273-4274; text: CR S4273-4274)
- Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4273-4274; text: CR S4273-4274)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Maria CantwellDemocrat · Washington
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Jerry MoranRepublican · Kansas