Supporting the first Friday of May as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1242

H.Res. 1242 of the 119th Congress, introduced on April 30, 2026, supports designating the first Friday of May as "National Space Day" to recognize the positive impact of the aerospace community on the United States of America.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1242

Bill HRES 1242 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2026. Bill HRES 1242 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 30, 2026. Bill HRES 1242's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 30, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1242

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1242

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1242

Supporting the first Friday of May as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.