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HRES1296Referred to Committee

Expressing support for designation of May 16, 2026, as the "National Day of Light".

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-15
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HRES
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Sponsor

Joseph D. Morelle
Joseph D. Morelle
Democrat · NY · Representative

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

2026-05-15

Source: Congress.gov

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  • House Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyReferred To · 2026-05-15

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