# 119-hres-1141: Expressing support for the designation of March 26, 2026, as "National Science Appreciation Day".

119-hres-1141, Expressing support for the designation of March 26, 2026, as "National Science Appreciation Day"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1141
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of March 26, 2026, as "National Science Appreciation Day".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-26
- Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC)
- Cosponsors: 8
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

This resolution would support designating March 26, 2026 as **National Science Appreciation Day** to recognize American scientific achievements and inspire the next generation. It cites Dr. Jonas Salk's 1953 polio vaccine announcement, notes that STEM jobs make up 24 percent of the U.S. economy and employ about 36.8 million people, and highlights science's role across many federal agencies and everyday life.

## Cosponsors (8)

- Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] (D-RI), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18] (D-TX), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI), 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-1993: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
- 119-hr-5089: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1141 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1141)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-1993: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1993)
- [119-hr-5089: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5089)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1141 (as of 2026-09-21).