SRES792Introduced

A resolution designating June 30, 2026, as "Asteroid Day".

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-24
Introduced
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Cosponsors
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Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly
Democrat · AZ · Senator
Votes with party: 77.5% (803 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Veterans$4,000k

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

2026-06-24

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

The Senate has approved a resolution to officially recognize June 30, 2026, as "Asteroid Day" in the United States. This designation honors the anniversary of a major asteroid impact in Siberia in 1908 and aims to raise public awareness about asteroids and the importance of planetary defense efforts. The resolution does not create any new laws or programs, but rather serves as a symbolic recognition of the day.

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