# 119-hres-1608: Expressing support for the designation of October 5, 2026, as the "National Beyond the Milky Way Day" and celebrating a transformative achievement in American science.

119-hres-1608, Expressing support for the designation of October 5, 2026, as the "National Beyond the Milky Way Day" and celebrating a transformative achievement in American science., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1608
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of October 5, 2026, as the "National Beyond the Milky Way Day" and celebrating a transformative achievement in American science.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-05
- Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-17

## Summary

**National Beyond the Milky Way Day** would designate October 5, 2026 to mark the anniversary of the discovery of the universe beyond the Milky Way and to celebrate a landmark astronomical achievement. It would honor Edwin Hubble's 1923 Mount Wilson observation and recognize Henrietta Swan Leavitt and the Carnegie Science Observatories, while encouraging schools, scientific organizations, museums, observatories, and communities to commemorate the milestone with STEM education and public science engagement that highlights discovery and innovation.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1608 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1608)

## 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-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [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-3069: Medicare for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3069)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1608 (as of 2026-10-17).