Bills · HRES 1296
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1296Science, Technology, Communications
Expressing support for the designation of May 16, 2026, as the "National Day of Light".
The resolution expresses the House’s support for May 16, 2026, as the National Day of Light and encourages educational institutions to observe it, without requiring them to do so.AI-written
INTRO MAY 15· LAST ACTION MAY 15
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tl;dr
AI-writtenThe House is being asked to recognize a National Day of Light and encourage schools to mark it. The proposed date has passed, and the resolution would not create a legal requirement.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe resolution highlights uses of light-based technologies in fields including health, communications, energy, transportation, manufacturing, and national security. Its practical effect is limited: it expresses the House’s support and encourages educational activities, but does not create a legal requirement or provide funding.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expresses the House’s support for designating May 16, 2026, as the “National Day of Light.”
This is the resolution’s central purpose; the date has already passed.
PROVISION 02
Recognizes the importance of the United States as a world leader in light-based science and technology.
It states the House’s view of the field’s importance and the country’s role in it.
PROVISION 03
Recognizes the value of inspiring future scientists, researchers, innovators, technicians, and entrepreneurs.
It highlights developing future talent as one reason to recognize the field.
PROVISION 04
Encourages schools, community colleges, and universities to observe the day with appropriate activities.
It invites educational institutions to participate but does not require them to do so.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 15
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
MAY 15
Submitted in House
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1296
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 15, 2026
Last actionMay 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2026
House Res.HRES 1296Science, Technology, Communications
Expressing support for the designation of May 16, 2026, as the "National Day of Light".
The resolution expresses the House’s support for May 16, 2026, as the National Day of Light and encourages educational institutions to observe it, without requiring them to do so.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2026· LAST ACTION MAY 15, 2026
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READING
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