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SRES 792

A resolution designating June 30, 2026, as "Asteroid Day".

119th Congress Introduced by John Cornyn and 2 co-sponsors

Designates June 30, 2026 as Asteroid Day to raise public awareness and education about asteroids, NEOs, and planetary defense (no new funding or mandates).

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Bill Summary · SRES 792

Overview

  • Bill: S. Res. 792
  • Session: 119
  • Jurisdiction: United States
  • Title: A resolution designating June 30, 2026, as "Asteroid Day"
  • Status: Passed by the Senate and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent on June 24, 2026
  • Sponsors: Co-sponsors include Senators Jerry Moran, Mark Kelly, and John Cornyn

Purpose and Intent

  • Establishes June 30, 2026, as Asteroid Day in the United States.
  • Recognizes the importance of asteroids to science, planetary defense, and public awareness.
  • Aims to promote education about asteroids, Near-Earth Objects (NEOs), and related planetary defense efforts.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution designates a specific day (June 30, 2026) as Asteroid Day within the United States.
  • May incorporate a statement of recognition and a call for awareness activities, science outreach, and educational engagement related to asteroids and space science.
  • As a resolution, it expresses the sense of the Senate rather than establishing new law or mandates.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primarily affects public awareness and educational outreach rather than policy or funding mechanisms.
  • May encourage schools, museums, science organizations, and government agencies to observe and promote Asteroid Day activities.
  • No new federal programs, funding authorization, or regulatory requirements appear to be created by the resolution itself.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and consideration occurred in June 2026.
  • The Senate considered and approved the resolution by Unanimous Consent, without amendment, including a preamble.
  • The action history notes: "Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent" on June 24, 2026 (CR S3194; text CR S3217-3218).

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic and educational impact: elevates public awareness of asteroid science and planetary defense.
  • May spur related educational events, lectures, and outreach activities aligned with Asteroid Day themes.
  • No operational or financial impacts beyond potential collaboration with educational and scientific communities, as the measure does not authorize funding or mandate actions.

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

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