Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
This resolution designates the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026 as "National Park Week" and encourages people to visit and support national parks. It is a Senate-only, ceremonial statement that does not create law or change federal policy. It expresses the Senate's view and purpose but does not require action by the House or the President.
This is a simple Senate resolution that was agreed to by the Senate; it does not go to the House or the President and has no legal force beyond expressing the Senate's view.
This Senate resolution designates August 22–30, 2026, as National Park Week.
It recounts the National Park Service’s history and role, cites recent visitation and economic figures, and encourages people to responsibly visit and support national parks.
This is a chamber-specific, nonbinding Senate resolution intended as a declaration, not an instrument that creates law.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed commemorative resolution: it clearly states the designation, supplies historical context, and includes the exact dates and an expression of encouragement without attempting substantive legal or fiscal changes.
Liberal wants linkage to funding and climate/maintenance action
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Liberal wants linkage to funding and climate/maintenance action
Generally supportive; views the designation as a positive recognition of conservation and public lands.
Would likely welcome the awareness this week brings, while noting the resolution is symbolic and does not fund parks or address maintenance or climate threats.
Supportive but pragmatic; sees this as a low-cost, bipartisan acknowledgement of national parks.
Appreciates tourism and economic benefits, while noting the resolution’s limited policy effect and preferring measurable follow-ups.
Generally favorable; views designation as a patriotic, tourism-friendly recognition of public lands.
Likely appreciates economic benefits and local job support, while stressing it should not imply new federal mandates or spending.
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This is a chamber-specific, nonbinding Senate resolution intended as a declaration, not an instrument that creates law.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberal wants linkage to funding and climate/maintenance action
This is a chamber-specific, nonbinding Senate resolution intended as a declaration, not an instrument that creates law.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed commemorative resolution: it clearly states the designation, supplies historical context, and includes the exact dates and an expression of enco…
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