Bill · S.J.Res. 96· Senate(119-SJRES-96)
A joint resolution requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument during the period beginning on December 31, 2025, and ending on January 5, 2026.
- Introduced
- 11/19/2025
- Last activity
- 11/19/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Shelley Capito
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution requests that the Secretary of the Interior authorize unique, one-time arrangements for displays. These displays would feature United States semiquincentennial materials, artifacts, digital content, and film footage. The activities would take place in and around the National Mall, including projections onto the Washington Monument. The requested period for these festivities begins on December 31, 2025, and ends on January 5, 2026. This effort aims to initiate celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Yes· 3 of 22
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
The bill authorizes unique public displays and festivities in the Washington, DC area.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill promotes the public display of significant historical artifacts and digital content on national monuments.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The public displays on the National Mall provide free access to cultural and historical commemorations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary: The resolution seeks to mark the transition between the 249th and 250th year of the United States, which is described as a fitting date to initiate celebrations (Resolution text).
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Public Display of Historical Materials: The Secretary of the Interior is requested to authorize the display of significant artifacts, digital content, and film footage in the vicinity of the National Mall (Section 1).
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Visual Presentations on National Landmarks: The proposal includes projecting content onto the surface of the Washington Monument for five nights of public display (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in 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 Urban Residents+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Farmers+2Good For Gun Owners+2Good For High Income Households+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Immigrants+2Good For L G B T Q Community+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Men+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Students+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For Veterans+2Good For White Americans+2Good For Women+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 11/19/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire