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US HR363

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marcy Kaptur

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Designates May 9–18, 2025 as "National American Birding Week" to recognize the approximately 3.5 billion migratory birds of over 350 species that pass through the U.S. each spring

  • Highlights the economic impact of birdwatching: 96 million American birders spend nearly $107 billion annually, supporting 1.4 million jobs

  • Acknowledges threats to migratory bird populations including habitat loss, predation, and collisions with buildings, utility infrastructure, and vehicles

  • Recognizes events like the "Biggest Week in American Birding" hosted by Black Swamp Bird Observatory in Oak Harbor, Ohio, in partnership with Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and Magee Marsh State Wildlife Area

  • Encourages public participation in birding events and supports coordinated conservation efforts by federal, state, and local governments, conservation organizations, and businesses

Legislative Description

Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 9 through May 18, 2025, as "National American Birding Week".

Environmental protection

Last Action

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1926)

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources4/30/2025

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