Bill · S.Res. 228· Senate(119-SRES-228)
A resolution supporting May 2, 2025, 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.
- Introduced
- 5/14/2025
- Last activity
- 5/14/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2934; text: CR S2931)
- Sponsored by
- Jerry Moran
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the designation of May 2, 2025, as "National Space Day." It recognizes the significant positive impact that the aerospace community has had and will continue to have on the United States. The text highlights the leadership of NASA and the Armed Forces in space applications, exploration, and security. It also notes the role of Congress in founding agencies like NASA and the Space Force. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the importance of STEM engagement and the growth of the commercial space sector.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this put more into space exploration?+5
The entire purpose of the resolution is to recognize and support the continued advancement of space exploration.
Would students be better off under this?+4
The resolution explicitly mentions inspiring and engaging students through STEM and space exploration.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The resolution supports the growth of the commercial space sector and its entrepreneurs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic and Technological Benefits: The text notes that space-related technologies have a life-changing impact on our way of life, specifically citing the global positioning system (Preamble).
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Educational Opportunities: The resolution mentions that the growth in space exploration encourages the promotion of educational initiatives to inspire young minds in STEM fields (Preamble).
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Workforce Development: There is a focus on building the workforce of the future through STEM engagement by NASA, commercial space companies, and various space museums (Preamble).
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Scientific Discovery: The bill recognizes contributions to scientific research, such as the James Webb Space Telescope, which aims to unlock insights into our cosmic origins and our future (Preamble).
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National Security: The resolution recognizes the important partnerships between the aerospace industry and the Armed Forces for protecting and defending the United States (Resolution, Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly 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 Students+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Children+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Farmers+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Space Exploration+5Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+1
- 5/14/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2934; text: CR S2931)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado