# 119-hres-1266: Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2026, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

119-hres-1266, Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2026, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-MD); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1266
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2026, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-07
- Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-MD)
- Cosponsors: 8
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**National Day of Reason.** This resolution would designate May 4, 2026 as a National Day of Reason and urge Americans to observe it. It frames **reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry** as key to progress in science, medicine, technology, and society. The text links reason to defending the rule of law, the separation of church and state, civil liberties, and resisting disinformation and authoritarianism. It also highlights reason as central to confronting climate change and cites founders and thinkers who tied knowledge to liberty and self-government.

## Cosponsors (8)

- Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6] (D-WA), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] (D-WI), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z

## 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-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1266 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1266)

## 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-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5361)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1266 (as of 2026-09-21).