H.J. Res. 133, Public Law 119-46

The special authorization would allow historic and digital content to be displayed around the National Mall, including projections on the Washington Monument for five nights.

What the law does ​

• Asks the Secretary of the Interior to approve special semiquincentennial displays on and around the National Mall.
• Allows displays featuring historic artifacts, digital content, film footage, audio, and images.
• Permits projections on the Washington Monument from December 31, 2025, through January 5, 2026.
• Requires a copy of the resolution to be sent to the Secretary of the Interior and the Chair of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission.

Who it affects ​

• The Department of the Interior and the United States Semiquincentennial Commission.
• Visitors to the National Mall and Washington Monument during the display period.

Breakdown ​

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. ​

This joint resolution asks the Secretary of the Interior to approve a special, one-time public display on and around the National Mall to begin celebrations of the United States’ 250th anniversary. The display may include projections on the Washington Monument and would run for five nights between December 31, 2025, and January 5, 2026.

Key takeaways

• The resolution requests special authorization for semiquincentennial displays on and around the National Mall.
• The displays may include historic artifacts, digital content, film footage, audio, and images.
• Content may be projected onto the Washington Monument for five nights.
• The authorized period would begin on December 31, 2025, and end on January 5, 2026.
• A copy of the resolution must be sent to the Secretary of the Interior and the Chair of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission.