Bill · S.Res. 792· Senate(119-SRES-792)
A resolution designating June 30, 2026, as "Asteroid Day".
- Introduced
- 6/24/2026
- Last activity
- 6/24/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3194; text: CR S3217-3218)
- Sponsored by
- Mark Kelly
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- 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 designates June 30, 2026, as "Asteroid Day." It seeks to raise public awareness regarding the risks posed by near-Earth objects. The measure also emphasizes the importance of asteroid research, detection, tracking, and planetary defense. Additionally, the resolution encourages increased public awareness of these potential threats. Finally, it supports ongoing efforts to improve our ability to identify and respond to such threats.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3
The resolution highlights the importance of international coordination and data sharing for planetary defense.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+2
The resolution supports continued efforts in asteroid research, detection, and planetary defense.
Would students be better off under this?+2
The bill suggests asteroid exploration provides real-world educational opportunities for students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Safety and Planetary Defense: The bill encourages awareness and improved capabilities to identify and respond to threats from near-Earth objects, which could prevent damage, injury, and loss of life (Resolution clauses 2 and 3).
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Scientific Discovery and Education: Asteroids are described as a valuable resource for scientific exploration into the origins of our solar system, and asteroid detection and exploration provide real-world educational opportunities (Whereas clauses 2 and 10).
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Economic and Career Interest: The field of asteroid resource utilization may inspire interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (Whereas clause 10).
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Global Stability and Security: The timely sharing of asteroid detection data helps with emergency preparedness and allows governments to distinguish a near-Earth object event from other potential threats (Whereas clause 23).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+3Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2Improves College Affordability+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- 6/24/2026
- 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 S3194; text: CR S3217-3218)
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
John CornynRepublican · Texas
Jerry MoranRepublican · Kansas