Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2023, to October 31, 2023, as BatWeek.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides that the Senate— expresses support for the designation of BatWeek; encourages the observance of BatWeek with appropriate events and activities; acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest. It relies on appropriations and trade restrictions. The main policy areas are Agriculture and Foreign Policy.
Who Benefits and How
Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Provides that the Senate— expresses support for the designation of BatWeek; encourages the observance of BatWeek with appropriate events and activities; acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides that the Senate— expresses support for the designation of BatWeek; encourages the observance of BatWeek with appropriate events and activities; acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Foreign Policy
Primary Purpose
The bill provides that the Senate— expresses support for the designation of BatWeek; encourages the observance of BatWeek with appropriate events and activities; acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Peter Welch
D-VT | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
No timeline data available
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