# 119-hres-1597: Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2026, through October 10, 2026, as "World Space Week".

119-hres-1597, Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2026, through October 10, 2026, as "World Space Week"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI); status introduced (as of 2026-10-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1597
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2026, through October 10, 2026, as "World Space Week".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-01
- Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-11

## Summary

**Would designate World Space Week (October 4–10, 2026) to spotlight the "Rocket Revolution" and celebrate advances in rocket and launch technologies.** The resolution would express strong support for the week’s goals to increase public and student interest in space science and technology, recognize the importance of international cooperation for missions and outreach, and encourage K-12 participation and local events. It would note that space and Earth sciences drive innovations that benefit the United States economy and quality of life in areas such as health, transportation, public safety, information technology, energy, and resource discovery. It would highlight contributions from federal agencies including NASA, the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Park Service, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL), 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1597 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1597)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1065)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1597 (as of 2026-10-11).