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SRES 836

A resolution designating August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day".

119th Congress Introduced by Richard Blumenthal and 12 co-sponsors

Designates August 16, 2026 as National Airborne Day to honor airborne forces and urge observances, with no new programs or funding.

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4524)
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Bill Summary · SRES 836

Summary of Bill: S. Res. 836 (119th Congress) – National Airborne Day

Purpose and intent

  • Designates August 16, 2026, as “National Airborne Day.”
  • Honors the history, valor, and ongoing contributions of the United States airborne forces and related special operations units.
  • Encourages Americans to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

Key provisions and changes

  • Section 1: Designation
    • The Senate designates August 16, 2026, as National Airborne Day.
  • Section 2: Observance
    • The Senate calls on the people of the United States to observe National Airborne Day with suitable programs, ceremonies, and activities.
  • The resolution does not establish new programs, funding, or regulatory requirements; it serves as a ceremonial designation and exhortation.

Who or what would be affected

  • Primarily symbolic impact involving recognition by federal lawmakers.
  • Historical and military communities, veterans, active-duty airborne forces, and their supporters may reference the day for commemorations.
  • No direct regulatory changes, enforcement provisions, or budgetary allocations are included.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and considered in the 119th Congress, 2nd Session.
  • Date of action: August 6, 2026.
  • The measure was agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by unanimous consent in the Senate.
  • Sponsors/co-sponsors include a bipartisan group of Senate members (list includes, for example, Senators Sullivan, King, Cortez Masto, Blumenthal, Hirono, Rosen, Whitehouse, Duckworth, Shaheen, Murkowski, Ossoff, Kelly, Warner, and Sullivan).

Context and significance

  • Builds on the longstanding tradition of recognizing the airborne forces’ role in U.S. military history, from the first Army parachute jumps on August 16, 1940 to modern-day airborne operations.
  • Highlights the evolution of airborne capabilities, including heritage units (e.g., 11th, 82nd, 101st Airborne Divisions) and associated elite forces.
  • Aims to promote national remembrance and appreciation for servicemembers who have served in airborne, air assault, and related special operations roles.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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