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House resolution · H.Res. 1296 (119th Congress)

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

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 15, 2026

Sponsor: Joseph D. Morelle (U.S. Representative, NY-25, Democratic)

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Summary

A non-binding commemorative House resolution expressing support for designating May 16, 2026, as "National Day of Light," which the resolution describes as raising awareness of light-based technologies in fields such as medicine, communications, and manufacturing.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology · U.S. House of Representatives

Cosponsors

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Full history

  1. May 15, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

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  2. May 15, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

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  3. May 15, 2026

    Submitted in House

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