S.Res. 701 · 119th Congress · Senate

A resolution designating the week of April 20 through 26, 2026, as "National Dark Sky Week".

In Congress· Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; tex…
Introduced
Apr 29, 26
Passed Senate
Apr 29, 26
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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119TH CONGRESS2D SESSION

S. Res. 701


AN ACT

A resolution designating the week of April 20 through 26, 2026, as "National Dark Sky Week".

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

SECTION

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of April 20 through 26, 2026, as National Dark Sky Week ; (2) encourages Federal agencies to coordinate among themselves to expand safe and informative dark skies opportunities to support local communities and all people of the United States; (3) encourages communities, educators, scientists, and local governments to raise awareness of the value of preserving dark skies; and (4) encourages individuals and organizations to adopt responsible outdoor lighting practices that protect the natural night sky.