United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HRES 1296 — Expressing support for designation of May 16, 2026, as the "National Day of Light".

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill expresses support for May 16, 2026, as the National Day of Light.

This resolution supports designating May 16, 2026, as the National Day of Light to raise awareness of light's role in technology and science. It recognizes the significance of light-based innovations and encourages educational institutions to commemorate the day.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Submitted in House

  2. Submitted in House

  3. Submitted in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HRES 1296?
HRES 1296 is sponsored by Mast, Brian J. (Republican) and Morelle, Joseph D. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HRES 1296?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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