Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2025, through October 10, 2025, as "World Space Week".

House Resolution

H.Res. 785

119th Congress

Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2025, through October 10, 2025, as "World Space Week".

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Dingell

D - MI

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This resolution supports designating October 4-10, 2025 as World Space Week, marking the 26th annual international celebration declared by the UN General Assembly in 1999. The 2025 theme "Living in Space" highlights advancements in sustainable space living, including life support systems, space habitats, and research on human adaptability in extraterrestrial environments.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution supports designating October 4-10, 2025 as World Space Week, marking the 26th annual international celebration declared by the UN General Assembly in 1999. The 2025 theme "Living in Space" highlights advancements in sustainable space living, including life support systems, space habitats, and research on human adaptability in extraterrestrial environments.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

World Space Week 2025 marks the 26th annual celebration declared by UN General Assembly resolution 54/68 in December 1999
The 2025 theme "Living in Space" focuses on sustainable living advancements, life support systems, and space habitats
Space research leads to innovative technologies in health, medicine, transportation, public safety, energy, and information technology
Federal agencies involved include NASA, NOAA, USGS, National Science Foundation, National Park Service, and Department of Energy
The resolution encourages K-12 students to participate in space science education and outreach events

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution affects students, educators, and the general public by encouraging participation in World Space Week activities. It supports researchers and scientists at universities, federal agencies, and private companies working on space science and technology. The resolution promotes international cooperation in space exploration and education.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

785, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2025, through October 10, 2025, as "World Space Week".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-785