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S.J.Res. 96·119th Congress·Introduced Nov 19, 2025

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.

IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesNarrow
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Sponsor
Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
Committees
Energy and Natural Resources Committee (primary)
Last action
Nov 19, 2025

Bottom line

Congress is formally requesting the Secretary of the Interior to permit specific commemorative displays on the National Mall and Washington Monument for the 250th anniversary of the United States.

What it actually does

This joint resolution formally requests the Secretary of the Interior to authorize special, one-time displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument. These displays, which would include artifacts, digital content, film footage, and associated audio and imagery, are intended to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) from December 31, 2025, to January 5, 2026. It also requests that an enrolled copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Secretary of the Interior and the Chair of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress--(1)

Authorization of Semiquincentennial Displays

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This provision requests the Secretary of the Interior to grant authorization for unique and one-time displays to be set up on the National Mall and projected onto the Washington Monument. These displays are intended to feature United States semiquincentennial materials, significant artifacts, digital content, film footage, and associated audio and imagery. The authorization would cover a five-night period, beginning on December 31, 2025, and concluding on January 5, 2026, to initiate celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress--(2)

Transmission of Resolution

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This provision directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an official, enrolled copy of this joint resolution. The recipients of this transmission are the Secretary of the Interior and the Chair of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission. This ensures that the key individuals responsible for implementing or coordinating the requested displays are formally notified of Congress's intent and request.

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