# 119-hres-1296: Expressing support for the designation of May 16, 2026, as the "National Day of Light".

119-hres-1296, Expressing support for the designation of May 16, 2026, as the "National Day of Light"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1296
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of May 16, 2026, as the "National Day of Light".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**This bill would designate May 16, 2026 as a National Day of Light** to celebrate how light and light-based technologies drive advances in medicine, communications, manufacturing, energy, national security, and scientific discovery. It recognizes U.S. leadership in optics and photonics, highlights breakthroughs such as lasers and quantum technologies, encourages inspiring the next generation of scientists and technicians, and asks schools and colleges to observe the day with appropriate activities.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] (R-FL), 2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-5300: Department of State Policy Provisions Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-6766: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1227: Alternatives to PAIN Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1296 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1296)

## Related
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-5300: Department of State Policy Provisions Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5300)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-6766: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6766)
- [119-hr-1227: Alternatives to PAIN Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1227)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1296 (as of 2026-09-21).