Recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week".
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This House Resolution designates June 15 through June 22, 2025, as National Pollinator Week. It formally recognizes the critical importance of pollinators—such as bees, butterflies, and other insects—to both agricultural production and natural ecosystem health in the United States.
Who Benefits and How
Environmental and conservation organizations benefit from increased public awareness and congressional acknowledgment of pollinator conservation as a policy priority. The agricultural industry benefits as the resolution highlights the essential role pollinators play in crop production, potentially building support for pollinator-friendly farming practices and habitat preservation.
Who Bears the Burden and How
As a non-binding House Resolution, this bill creates no new requirements, costs, or restrictions on any party. It is purely symbolic and expresses the sense of the House of Representatives.
Key Provisions
- Expresses congressional support for designating the third week of June 2025 as National Pollinator Week
- Acknowledges that pollinators are essential for sustaining agriculture, promoting biodiversity, and maintaining healthy ecosystems
- Encourages Americans to observe the week with ceremonies, conservation activities, and educational programs
- Signals Congress's intent to continue working on native pollinator conservation and habitat protection
- Aims to improve public understanding of why native pollinators matter
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill aims to recognize the vital role of pollinators in maintaining ecosystem health and agriculture, designating a specific week for awareness and conservation efforts.
Key Policy Areas
Environment, Agriculture
Primary Purpose
This bill aims to recognize the vital role of pollinators in maintaining ecosystem health and agriculture, designating a specific week for awareness and conservation efforts.
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Panetta (for himself and Mr. Yakym) submitted the following …
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Submitted in House
Stakeholder Effects
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Public awareness campaigns and conservation projects focused on pollinators
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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