Bill · S. 5123· Senate(119-S-5123)
Lunar Landing Day Act
- Introduced
- 7/23/2026
- Last activity
- 8/20/2026 — Held at the desk.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Sheehy
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Awaiting House
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "Lunar Landing Day Act," seeks to amend title 36 of the United States Code. The primary purpose of the bill is to designate July 20 as Lunar Landing Day. This designation commemorates the first successful human landing on the Moon on July 20, 1969. The bill also includes several technical and conforming amendments to reorganize existing sections within the code. These changes ensure that the new designation is properly integrated into the established table of sections.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would students be better off under this?+1
The bill encourages educational efforts related to space exploration which may benefit students.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+1
The bill's emphasis on space exploration and science via the new holiday aims to inspire future scientific leadership.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+1
The bill's focus on space exploration and science through the Lunar Landing Day designation encourages continued leadership in space-related science.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Commemoration and Inspiration: Section 2(a)(2) encourages private citizens, organizations, and various levels of government to recognize the day through activities and educational efforts. This is intended to commemorate the first successful human landing on the Moon and inspire continued leadership in space exploration and science.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts or burdens identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+1
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+1
- 8/20/2026
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 7/30/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 7/23/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4273-4274; text: CR S4273-4274)
- Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4273-4274; text: CR S4273-4274)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Maria CantwellDemocrat · Washington
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Jerry MoranRepublican · Kansas