A resolution designating October 4, 2025, as "National Energy Appreciation Day" to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy of the United States and to build awareness of the important role that the energy producers of the United States play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improving the quality of life for people around the world.
This is a Senate resolution that designates October 4, 2025, as National Energy Appreciation Day. The measure celebrates the people who work to power the United States and aims to build awareness of the important role energy producers play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improving quality of life globally. It emphasizes an all-of-the-above approach to energy, highlights the broader societal and economic benefits of energy production, and urges various government entities, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and the public to observe the day with events and educational activities. As a resolution, it is ceremonial and does not create new law or authorize funding. The text frames energy as central to daily life and economic growth, citing multiple statistics about jobs, GDP, revenue from leases, and the role of diverse energy sources (coal, oil and natural gas, hydro, nuclear, and renewables). It also underscores the benefits of energy access for life expectancy and global poverty reduction, and it advocates continued innovation in energy technology to reduce emissions while supporting growth.
Key Points
- 1Designates October 4, 2025, as “National Energy Appreciation Day.”
- 2Recognizes energy workers and energy producers for their role in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improving global quality of life.
- 3Affirms an all-of-the-above energy approach as important for affordable, reliable, and efficient energy.
- 4Encourages the federal government, states, localities, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and the public to observe the day with events that promote education about modern energy systems.
- 5Includes several recitals (Whereas clauses) detailing the energy sector’s contributions, such as job numbers, GDP, federal lease revenue, and the roles of coal, oil and natural gas, hydro, nuclear, and renewables in the U.S. energy mix.