Congress resolution seeks light show on Washington Monument for New Year's 2026
In committeeS.J.Res. 96Latest action
Sponsor: Shelley Moore Capito · Senator · WV
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Official title: A joint resolution requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument during the period beginning on December 31, 2025, and ending on January 5, 2026.
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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Congress asks Interior to allow a five-night light display and exhibits at the National Mall, Dec 31, 2025-Jan 5, 2026.
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What does this do?
This resolution asks the Secretary of the Interior to permit special one-time displays on and around the National Mall between December 31, 2025, and January 5, 2026. It requests permission to project images and film onto the Washington Monument for five nights, plus exhibits of artifacts related to America's upcoming 250th anniversary of independence, marked July 4, 2026.
Who does it affect?
Visitors to Washington, D.C. during the New Year's period, the Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, which is planning the 250th anniversary events.
Why does it matter?
The request creates no new laws or spending, but if approved could draw large crowds to the National Mall similar to the 2019 Apollo 11 anniversary display, requiring coordination between Interior and the Semiquincentennial Commission.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedNov 19, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · Nov 19, 2025
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.