H. Res. 1036 (119th)Bill Overview

Expressing support for the annual designation of the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as ''National Day of Play''.

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Support
Bipartisan
Introduced
Feb 4, 2026
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Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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01 · The brief

This House resolution designates the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as an annual “National Day of Play.” It states findings about loneliness, social isolation, physical inactivity, and harms of excessive device use, and encourages people to put down electronics and participate in play and community activities.

The resolution is honorary and contains no funding or regulatory mandates.

Passage2/100

As a simple House resolution it is nonbinding and cannot become law on its own, making statutory enactment effectively negligible.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a well-documented commemorative resolution: it provides detailed findings and a clear symbolic designation while appropriately omitting programmatic, fiscal, and enforcement elements that are not typical for this type of measure.

Contention15/100

Liberals seek funding and equity measures; conservatives prefer symbolic designation only.

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Who this appears to help vs burden50% / 50%
Communities · Local governmentsLocal governments
Likely helped
  • CommunitiesRaises public awareness of physical inactivity and social isolation, potentially increasing community participation.
  • Targeted stakeholdersPromotes short-term increases in outdoor play, exercise, and social interaction, potentially improving health outcomes.
  • Local governmentsEncourages local community organizations to host events, possibly creating temporary event-related jobs or volunteer op…
Likely burdened
  • Targeted stakeholdersResolution is symbolic and may have limited measurable impact on long-term behavior change.
  • Targeted stakeholdersCould shift attention from funding or policy solutions addressing loneliness, mental health, and infrastructure.
  • Local governmentsLocal governments and nonprofits may face modest costs hosting events without federal funding.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberals seek funding and equity measures; conservatives prefer symbolic designation only.
Progressive80%

Likely supportive of the resolution’s focus on social connection, mental health, and community well-being.

Views it as a useful awareness tool but insufficient without investments in equitable access to safe play spaces, public health programs, and supports for underserved communities.

Leans supportive
Centrist80%

Generally favorable as a low-cost, bipartisan awareness resolution encouraging healthier habits and community engagement.

Sees it as benign but would prefer measurable goals or local partnerships to translate awareness into durable public-health benefits.

Leans supportive
Conservative75%

Likely supportive because it promotes family, community, and personal responsibility without new regulations or spending.

Some may see it as unnecessary symbolic government messaging, but overall it's a minimal-intervention resolution consistent with conservative values around community and healthy habits.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

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Passage likelihood2/100

As a simple House resolution it is nonbinding and cannot become law on its own, making statutory enactment effectively negligible.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether a companion Senate resolution will be introduced
  • Whether House leadership will schedule it for floor consideration
05 · Recent votes

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06 · Go deeper

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Liberals seek funding and equity measures; conservatives prefer symbolic designation only.

As a simple House resolution it is nonbinding and cannot become law on its own, making statutory enactment effectively negligible.

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Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a well-documented commemorative resolution: it provides detailed findings and a clear symbolic designation while appropriately omitting programmatic, fis…

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