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Download official Senate Record PDFReturn to issue contextSENATE RESOLUTION 701—DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 20 THROUGH 26,
2026, AS “NATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK”
Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for herself, Mr. Curtis, Ms. Rosen, and Mr. Kelly) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 701
Whereas the people of the United States are increasingly
seeking opportunities for outdoor recreation, stargazing, and
unique nighttime experiences;
Whereas national parks, rural communities, and protected
landscapes with dark skies attract visitors interested in
stargazing, recreation, and nature tourism;
Whereas the night sky has significantly impacted cultural
traditions and human history;
Whereas the ability to observe the stars, planets, and
other celestial bodies is an important part of the shared
natural heritage of all people and should be preserved for
future generations;
Whereas dark sky tourism provides economic opportunities
for communities located near parks, observatories, and open
landscapes;
Whereas preserving dark skies supports scientific
discovery, astronomic research, and educational opportunities
for students and communities;
Whereas astronomy education and public stargazing programs
inspire interest in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics;
Whereas artificial lighting can obscure visibility of the
night sky and may limit opportunities for the people of the
United States to observe stars, planets, and other celestial
phenomena;
Whereas excessive artificial light can disrupt wildlife
behavior and ecosystems;
Whereas many species rely on natural cycles of light and
darkness to regulate biological process and ecosystem
balance;
Whereas reducing brightness at night can save energy,
reduce consumption, and lower costs;
Whereas artificial lighting has increased significantly in
recent decades, contributing to light pollution across the
United States; and
Whereas efforts to reduce light pollution can be achieved
through simple measures such as shielding lights, directing
lighting downward, and limiting unnecessary illumination:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) designates the week of April 20 through 26, 2026, as
“National Dark Sky Week”;
(2) encourages Federal agencies to coordinate among
themselves to expand safe and informative dark skies
opportunities to support local communities and all people of
the United States;
(3) encourages communities, educators, scientists, and
local governments to raise awareness of the value of
preserving dark skies; and
(4) encourages individuals and organizations to adopt
responsible outdoor lighting practices that protect the
natural night sky.