Designates August 7, 2026, as National Lighthouse Day and encourages the public to visit lighthouses and support their preservation.

Official title: A resolution designating August 7, 2026, as "National Lighthouse Day".

Outcome Agreed to by the Senate

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Senate

Referred 30-JUL-2026

Passed 07-AUG-2026

Key points

Commemorates the 237th anniversary of the Lighthouse Act of 1789, the first public works legislation of the United States
Encourages lighthouse grounds to be opened to the general public to the extent feasible
Calls on the people of the United States to observe the day with ceremonies, visits to historic lighthouse sites, and support for preservation efforts
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to preserving and restoring historic lighthouses

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Sponsor Gary C. Peters (D-MI) Cosponsors · 2

■ 1 R■ 1 I

1 Independent

1 Republican

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