# 119-sres-701: A resolution designating the week of April 20 through 26, 2026, as "National Dark Sky Week".

119-sres-701, A resolution designating the week of April 20 through 26, 2026, as "National Dark Sky Week"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV); status passed_senate (as of 2026-05-08).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-701
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution designating the week of April 20 through 26, 2026, as "National Dark Sky Week".
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-04-29
- Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Environmental Protection
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-08

## Summary

**National Dark Sky Week** designates April 20–26, 2026 as a week to highlight and protect natural night skies. The resolution urges Federal agencies to coordinate to expand safe and informative dark-sky opportunities, asks communities, educators, scientists, and local governments to raise awareness of dark-sky benefits, and encourages individuals and organizations to adopt outdoor lighting practices that shield and direct light away from the sky.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT), 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-sres-701 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/701)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-701 (as of 2026-05-08).