{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.sheehy.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sheehys-lunar-landing-day-act-passes-senate-unanimously/", "Sheehy\u2019s Lunar Landing Day Act Passes Senate Unanimously", "2026-07-24", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "Senate", "MT", "Tim Sheehy", "S001232", "www.sheehy.senate.gov", "sheehy", "https://www.sheehy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/", "scraper", "U.S. SENATE \u2013 This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed Senator Sheehy\u2019s Lunar Landing Day Act, which designates July 20th as Lunar Landing Day to recognize America\u2019s leadership in space exploration and science. This legislation was co-led by Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.).\n\n\u201cThe history of the United States is made up of remarkable feats that expand the boundaries of what is believed to be possible. One such feat occurred on July 20, 1969, when American astronauts became the first humans to set foot on the Moon,\u201d said Senator Sheehy. \u201cAs we continue to strengthen America\u2019s space superiority with further innovation and new missions, we remember this incredible moment as one of the greatest achievements of human discovery in history. It is only right that July 20th be designated Lunar Landing Day in observance of America\u2019s space superiority, leadership in exploration, and the individuals who made it possible. I\u2019m grateful to my colleagues for supporting this effort to recognize American greatness and inspire our next generation.\u201d\n\n\u201cOn July 20th, 1969, American astronauts landed on the Moon for the first time. It\u2019s one of our country\u2019s greatest achievements,\u201d said Senator Kelly. \u201cAs NASA\u2019s Artemis program prepares to take us back to the Moon, there\u2019s no better time to make sure that legacy is never forgotten. Designating Lunar Landing Day will honor the courage and ingenuity that made Apollo 11 possible, inspire the next generation of explorers, and remind us what we can do as a nation when we all work together.\u201d\n\n\u201cOn July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 moon landing demonstrated what America can accomplish through innovation, determination and leadership,\u201d said Senator Moran. \u201cDesignating July 20 as Lunar Landing Day honors one of our nation\u2019s greatest achievements and the individuals who made it possible. As chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds NASA, I look forward to continuing to invest in America\u2019s space program as we work to return Americans to the surface of the Moon once again, building on the legacy of the Apollo program and bolstering U.S. leadership in space exploration.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nOn July 20, 1969, American astronauts, scientists, and engineers accomplished the impossible when the Apollo 11 spaceflight landed humans on the Moon for the first time.\n\nTo recognize this incredible moment in history, the Lunar Landing Day Act designates July 20th as Lunar Landing Day by adding it to the list of patriotic and national observances codified in Title 36 of the U.S. Code. Patriotic and national observances are permanent observances established by Congress in law that set aside specific time periods to recognize, commemorate, and reflect on individuals, events, and moments of national significance.\n\nThis legislation would also encourage proclamations, activities, and educational efforts to commemorate the first successful landing of humans on the Moon on July 20, 1969, and inspire the continued leadership of the United States in space exploration and science.\n\nIf enacted, Lunar Landing Day would become the 49th patriotic and national observance. Existing observances include Constitution Day, Mother\u2019s Day and Father\u2019s Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Wright Brothers Day, and Police Week. This legislation is supported by the Lunar Landing Day coalition.", 1, "2026-07-25T07:13:44Z", "2026-07-25T07:15:09Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.sheehy.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sheehys-lunar-landing-day-act-passes-senate-unanimously/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8907918818295002, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}