S.Res. 695 · 119th Congress · Senate

A resolution commemorating April 6, 2026, as the day the Artemis II crew surpassed the record for the farthest distance traveled by astronauts into deep space and celebrating the success of the Artemis II mission.

In Congress· Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077…
Introduced
Apr 28, 26
Passed Senate
Apr 28, 26
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
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119TH CONGRESS2D SESSION

S. Res. 695


AN ACT

A resolution commemorating April 6, 2026, as the day the Artemis II crew surpassed the record for the farthest distance traveled by astronauts into deep space and celebrating the success of the Artemis II mission.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION

That the Senate— (1) commemorates April 6, 2026, as the day the Artemis II crew surpassed the record set by Apollo 13 for the farthest distance traveled by astronauts into deep space; (2) celebrates the successful completion of the Artemis II mission, including its launch, historic journey, and safe return to Earth; (3) honors the achievements and service of Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen; (4) celebrates technological and manufacturing excellence led by the United States as showcased by the successful Artemis II mission; (5) recognizes the critical contributions of the flight controllers, engineers, contractors, and support personnel, particularly those at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, who ensured mission success; (6) commends the employees of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Canadian Space Agency, and all industry and international partners whose efforts made the Artemis II mission possible; and (7) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to maintaining leadership in space exploration and advancing the peaceful use of space for the benefit of all humanity.