A resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the contributions of hotel employees and supporting the goals and ideals of National Hotel Employee Day.

119th Congress Introduced by Ashley Moody

The bill ceremonially recognizes hotel employees, supports National Hotel Employee Day, and urges public thanks, without imposing duties, funding, or rules.

Submitted in Senate

Summary of S.Res. 842 (119th Congress, 2nd Session)

What this bill is

A Senate resolution recognizing and appreciating the contributions of hotel employees and supporting the goals and ideals of National Hotel Employee Day.

Introduced in the Senate on August 7, 2026 by Senator Ashley Moody (co-sponsor) and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Purpose and intent

A formal expression of appreciation for the service, professionalism, hard work, and dedication of hotel employees across the United States.

Endorses and supports the goals and ideals of National Hotel Employee Day, established by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and National Day Calendar (observed September 1 each year).

Encourages the American public to observe National Hotel Employee Day by thanking hotel employees and recognizing their contributions to the nation.

Key provisions (provisions of the resolution)

Section 1: Recognition of hotel employees’ service and professionalism.

Section 2: Explicit support for the goals and ideals of National Hotel Employee Day.

Section 3: Acknowledgment of hotel employees’ contributions to:

the travel and tourism industry,
the U.S. economy,
local communities nationwide.

Section 4: Encouragement for Americans to observe National Hotel Employee Day by thanking hotel staff and recognizing their contributions.

Who/what is affected

Hotel employees nationwide are the primary beneficiaries of public recognition.

The broader travel and tourism industry, and communities that rely on hotels for events (family vacations, business travel, weddings, conferences, etc.), are acknowledged in the resolution.

There is no new regulatory or funding provision; the bill is ceremonial and symbolic in nature.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions as of August 7, 2026.

No accompanying fiscal impact, regulatory changes, or enforcement mechanisms are included in the text.

Observance: National Hotel Employee Day is noted to occur annually on September 1 (as established by prior entities).

Practical impact

Provides formal congressional acknowledgment that can be cited in advocacy, public relations, and industry discussions.

Raises awareness of the hotel workforce and may bolster recognition and appreciation efforts at hotels and by the public on National Hotel Employee Day.

Largely symbolic; does not impose new duties, funding, or regulatory requirements on employers or employees.