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119-sres-655119th Congress

A resolution expressing support for the annual designation of the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as "National Day of Play".

Sponsored By: Senator Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

Passed Senate

Summary

National Day of Play designates March 21, 2026 as National Day of Play and supports making the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox an annual observance to promote play and social connection. The resolution cites Surgeon General findings about an epidemic of loneliness, notes declines in free outdoor play and rising screen time, links play to better mental and physical health, and encourages people to put down electronics and join community play events to strengthen relationships and social skills.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

NE • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 3/22/2026

  • Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 3/22/2026

  • Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

    ND • R

    Sponsored 3/22/2026

  • Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/22/2026

  • Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

    WY • R

    Sponsored 3/22/2026

  • Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

    MT • R

    Sponsored 3/22/2026

  • Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

    ID • R

    Sponsored 3/22/2026

  • Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 3/22/2026

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