HR1608: Expressing support for the designation of October 5, 2026, as the "National Beyond the Milky Way Day" and celebrating a transformative achievement in American science.
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- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
Expressing support for the designation of October 5, 2026, as the "National Beyond the Milky Way Day" and celebrating a transformative achievement in American science.
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This bill expresses support for designating October 5, 2026, as 'National Beyond the Milky Way Day' to celebrate an achievement in American science. The bill recognizes a transformative scientific accomplishment related to exploration or understanding beyond our galaxy. The measure is a resolution, which means it expresses the sense of Congress rather than creating new law. It was recently introduced in Congress by representatives from California.
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Judy Chu
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Zoe Lofgren
Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Ted Lieu