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HRES 1380118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Supporting the designation of July 20, 2024 as "National Moon Day".

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Feb 4, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jul 23, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1380 from the 118th Congress proposes the designation of July 20, 2024, as "National Moon Day." The resolution aims to recognize and commemorate the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, a significant event in the history of space exploration. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. No additional legislative text or detailed provisions are available for this resolution.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1380 sought to establish July 20, 2024, as National Moon Day to honor the Apollo 11 moon landing anniversary but did not pass beyond committee referral.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution designates July 20, 2024, as National Moon Day.
  • It commemorates the Apollo 11 moon landing, a milestone in space exploration.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not progress further.
Who Benefits?

['Space exploration and science communities', 'Educational institutions and organizations promoting space history', 'General public with interest in space achievements']

Potential Concerns

['No specific implementation or funding mechanisms are detailed in the available text.', 'The resolution does not establish any enforcement or regulatory authority.', 'Lack of detailed provisions limits clarity on how the designation would be observed or promoted.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. It falls within the policy area of Science, Technology, and Communications. The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and is currently classified as failed or expired, indicating limited legislative momentum.

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Funding Implications
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Indirect Effects

['May increase public awareness and educational activities related to space exploration history.', 'Could encourage commemorative events by educational and scientific organizations.', 'Potentially supports broader interest in STEM fields through symbolic recognition.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution lacks detailed legislative text and does not specify implementation or funding mechanisms, limiting transparency about how National Moon Day would be observed or supported. Its failure to advance beyond committee referral suggests limited legislative priority or consensus. Monitoring similar future resolutions may provide insight into evolving congressional interest in space-related commemorations.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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