The House supports designating November 19, 2025, as National GIS Day — recognizing the growing role that Geographic Information System technology plays in government operations, private enterprise, emergency response, and education. GIS underpins everything from mapping and urban planning to environmental monitoring and disaster relief. The resolution encourages students, educators, and innovators to keep using GIS to address societal challenges and drive economic growth. The geospatial technology sector is considered a high-growth industry by the Department of Labor.
Congressional Summary
This resolution supports the designation of National GIS Day and encourages the continued use of geographic information system (GIS) technology to learn, address societal challenges, and drive economic growth.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Action Date
- Date Added
- 2026-04-02