Supporting the designation of July 20, 2025, as "National Moon Landing Day".

This House resolution (H. Res. 596) expresses support for designating July 20, 2025, as National Moon Landing Day. It commemorates the July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 milestone when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the Moon, with Michael Collins orbiting above. The resolution frames the Moon landing as a watershed moment that inspired generations in the United States to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and highlights the broader benefits of NASA’s space programs and related research—both scientific and economic. It also ties the designation to ongoing national space initiatives, such as NASA’s Artemis program and the Moon-to-Mars vision, and to the idea that leadership in space supports national security and economic competitiveness. Importantly, the resolution is a non-binding expression of Congress. It invites Americans to observe the day by honoring astronauts and space workers, educating others about the value of space exploration, inspiring future STEM careers, and celebrating U.S. leadership in space through current programs like Artemis. It also notes related policy context, including prior space guidance and international recognition of July 20 as a Moon-related day, but it does not authorize spending or create new statutory duties.