Supporting the designation of April 2023 as "National Native Plant Month".

HRES 293 is a symbolic resolution supporting the designation of April 2023 as "National Native Plant Month" in the United States. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group directly; instead, it formally recognizes the environmental and ecological benefits of native plants. The resolution highlights that native plants prevent flooding/erosion, support wildlife (like pollinators and birds), and are vital to resilient ecosystems, while noting that over 200 native species have been lost since the 1800s. This is purely a ceremonial gesture to raise public awareness, with no binding policy changes or funding implications.