# 119-sres-655: A resolution expressing support for the annual designation of the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as "National Day of Play".

119-sres-655, A resolution expressing support for the annual designation of the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as "National Day of Play"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE); status passed_senate (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-655
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution expressing support for the annual designation of the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as "National Day of Play".
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-03-22
- Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE)
- Cosponsors: 8
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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.

## Cosponsors (8)

- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA), 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND), 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX), 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY), 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT), 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID), 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL), 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- 119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.

## Sources
- [119-sres-655 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/655)

## Related
- [119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1071)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
- [119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham,…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-801)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-655 (as of 2026-04-21).