A resolution designating the week of April 20 through 26, 2026, as "National Dark Sky Week".
This resolution designates the week of April 20 through 26, 2026, as National Dark Sky Week to highlight the importance of preserving the natural night sky. It encourages federal agencies, communities, and educators to promote awareness of dark sky preservation and its benefits for recreation, science, and wildlife. The bill also calls on individuals and organizations to adopt responsible lighting practices that reduce light pollution.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Apr 29, 2026
Last action Apr 29, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Apr 29, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2134-2135)
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Catherine Cortez Masto
DDemocratic
Co
Jacky Rosen
DDemocratic
Co
John R. Curtis
RRepublican
Co
Mark Kelly
DDemocratic
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