U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1442: Supporting the designation of July 20, 2026, as "National Moon Landing Day".
Status: In committee, July 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, July 20, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1442 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2026 Ms. Salinas (for herself, Mr. Self , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Frost , Mr. Fleischmann , Ms. Gillen , Mr. Weber of Texas , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Baird , Mr. Whitesides , Mr. Haridopolos , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Van Epps , and Mr. McDowell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of July 20, 2026, as National Moon Landing Day . Whereas, on July 20, 1969, Michael Collins orbited the Moon while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the Lunar Module Eagle on the Moon, making the Apollo 11 mission the first crewed lunar landing in human history; Whereas the first crewed lunar landing marked a turning point in human history; Whereas the first crewed lunar landing inspired a generation of children in the United States to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics ( STEM ) fields; Whereas the Apollo missions and subsequent space activities, including research and development aboard the International Space Station, have yielded technological advancements benefitting all of society; Whereas science aboard the International Space Station continues to provide societal benefits, including by providing a unique microgravity environment for studies seeking …
Sponsors
- Andrea Salinas (D) · primary sponsor
- Keith Self (R, HD-003)
- Marc Veasey (D, HD-033)
- August Pfluger (R, HD-011)
- Maxwell Frost (D, HD-FL-10)
- Charles Fleischmann (R, HD-003)
- Laura Gillen (D, HD-004)
- Randy Weber (R, HD-014)
- Zoe Lofgren (D)
- James Baird (R, HD-004)
- George Whitesides (D)
- Mike Haridopolos (R, HD-FL-8)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications
Common questions
- What is HR1442?
- HR1442 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Supporting the designation of July 20, 2026, as "National Moon Landing Day".
- What is the status of HR1442?
- In committee as of July 20, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (July 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1442?
- Andrea Salinas (D), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1442?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1442
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