Passed on 2026-08-06
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 837
A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
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Introduced 2026-08-06Topic: environmentSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution designates the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week." It notes the founding of Yellowstone National Park in 1872 and the National Park Service in 1916, along with 2025 visitor numbers and 2024 economic output figures for national parks. It encourages people in the United States and around the world to responsibly visit, experience, recreate in, and support national parks. The resolution does not create new laws or spending.
Sponsors
- Steve Daines Republican sponsor
- 64 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | |
| 2026-08-06 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | floor pass |