# 119-hres-1036: Expressing support for the annual designation of the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as ''National Day of Play''.

119-hres-1036, Expressing support for the annual designation of the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as ''National Day of Play''., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1036
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the annual designation of the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as ''National Day of Play''.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-04
- Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Would designate the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as a National Day of Play to promote social connection and physical activity.** The resolution would cite the U.S. Surgeon General's declaration of an epidemic of loneliness and link social isolation and excessive device use to higher risks for anxiety, depression, heart disease, dementia, and shorter life spans. It would define play as self-chosen, active, and low-stress. It would encourage communities, schools, parks, workplaces, and places of worship to host events that get people to put down electronics and play.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1] (R-NE), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-10061: Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

## Sources
- [119-hres-1036 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1036)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-10061: Wildfire Response and Readiness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10061)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1036 (as of 2026-04-21).