# 119-sres-792: A resolution designating June 30, 2026, as "Asteroid Day".

119-sres-792, A resolution designating June 30, 2026, as "Asteroid Day"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ); status passed_senate (as of 2026-07-08).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-792
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution designating June 30, 2026, as "Asteroid Day".
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-06-24
- Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-08

## Summary

**Asteroid awareness and planetary defense** are spotlighted by designating June 30, 2026, as Asteroid Day. The resolution urges public education, better detection and tracking, and international sharing of asteroid data. - Families will see clearer public messaging about near-Earth object risks, which can help preparedness and reduce confusion during unusual events. - Scientists and observatories gain visibility and support for detection and research, with attention to efforts like the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office, the DART impact test, and the Near-Earth Object Surveyor mission. - Educators and citizen scientists get a boost for outreach, linking asteroid study to classroom learning, amateur astronomy, and informal science programs. - Emergency planners and international partners are encouraged to improve capabilities to identify threats and share timely, accurate, and secure detection data to aid response and distinguish natural events from other threats.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-792 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/792)

## Related
- [119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1071)
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-410)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-792 (as of 2026-07-08).