Nonpartisan civic infrastructure
AllCiv·Legis1
·

S.Res. 903

ResolutionFederalSenatePassed
A resolution designating October 30, 2026, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
About This Bill
Passed
Latest Action · September 24, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Introduced
September 24, 2026
Cosponsors (7)
5D 2R
View PDF ↗

Summary

Highlight any text to annotate
This Senate resolution designates October 30, 2026, as a national day of remembrance honoring the workers who built and supported the United States nuclear weapons program since World War II. It specifically recognizes uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and workers who participated onsite at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, many of whom developed serious or fatal illnesses due to their service. The resolution notes that the Senate has passed similar commemorative measures nearly every year since 2009, continuing a tradition of acknowledging these workers' sacrifices for national defense. It does not create new programs, benefits, or funding, but simply calls on the American public to support and participate in ceremonies and activities marking the day. The measure primarily affects former and current nuclear weapons program workers and their families by providing formal national recognition of their contributions and health risks.

Take Action

Your position
Add a comment
to comment on this bill.
Annotate the text
Highlight any passage on the Summary or Full Text tab to attach a note. Annotations appear on the Annotations tab.