Passed on 2026-08-07
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 820
A resolution designating August 7, 2026, as "National Lighthouse Day".
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Introduced 2026-07-30Topic: governance ethics · infrastructure utilities · transportationSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution names August 7, 2026, as "National Lighthouse Day." The date marks 237 years since the Lighthouse Act of 1789 was signed. The resolution encourages lighthouse grounds to be opened to the public where feasible. It asks people to observe the day with ceremonies and activities, such as visiting lighthouse sites and supporting preservation groups. It also restates the Senate's commitment to preserving and restoring historic lighthouses.
Sponsors
- Gary C. Peters Democrat sponsor
- 2 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | Senate | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553) | |
| 2026-08-07 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | floor pass | |
| 2026-08-07 | Senate | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. | report |
| 2026-08-07 | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. | report | |
| 2026-07-30 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4390-4391) | refer |
| 2026-07-30 | Submitted in Senate | introduce |